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2023-2024 Catalog 
  
2023-2024 Catalog

General Studies, AA


Award: Associate of Arts

Degree Code: GSAA

Number of Credits: 60

Program Description

The General Studies Program is designed for students who want maximum flexibility in their choice of courses. The program provides a core foundation in the humanities, mathematics, computer science, science, and social sciences. Beyond meeting general education state requirements, the program offers students numerous selections for areas of concentration as well as the opportunity to design, in cooperation with an academic advisor, a series of courses for exploring career opportunities, achieving personal goals, or meeting transfer requirements.

Transfer Information

Cecil College has the following transfer agreements:  https://www.cecil.edu/student-resources/advising-transfer/transfer-agreements.  Additionally, transfer information is available at the ARTSYS website (The Articulation System of Maryland). Contact your advisor for detailed information.

Required Courses


General Education Requirement Electives - Select 28 Credits


Please see Academic Advisor for elective selection.

  • ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Electives (H) - 6 Credits 1
  • HST - History Elective (H) - 3 Credits
  • MAT - Math Elective (M) - 3 Credits
  • SCI - Science Electives (One with Lab) (S/SL) - 7 Credits 3
  • SOC SCI - Social Science Electives (SS) - 6 Credits 4
  • HEA - Health Elective - 3 Credits

Program Requirements - Select 17 Credits


The additional required courses for this program are selected in consultation with an academic advisor and total 17 credits.

Recommended Sequence


This degree can be completed both online and on campus. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their degree audit at MyCecil or an academic advisor for individual degree planning.

Online


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program online as a part-time or full-time student.

Four Years (Part-Time)


Summer II (3 Credits)

Fall III (3 Credits)

Summer III (3 Credits)

Summer IV (3 Credits)

Two Years (Full-Time)


On Campus


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program as a full- time student.

Fall I (16 Credits)


Spring I (17 Credits)


Fall II (15 Credits)


  • ELECT - Program Elective - 3 Credits
  • ELECT - Program Elective - 3 Credits
  • ELECT - Program Elective - 3 Credits
  • SCI - Science Elective/Science Elective with Lab - 3 Credits
  • ARTS/HUM - Arts and Humanities Elective - 3 Credits

Spring II (12 Credits)


  • ELECT - Program Elective - 3 Credits
  • ELECT - Program Elective - 3 Credits
  • ELECT - Program Elective - 3 Credits
  • HST - History Elective - 3 Credits

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this program, students will meet the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and be able to: 

  • Apply critical thinking skills to explain theoretical and concrete issues, evaluate evidence, recognize and incorporate divergent perspectives, explore the assumptions of self and others, propose problem-solving strategies, and support a position using evidence.
  • Analyze the aesthetic, historical and cultural values of artistic works across genres and disciplines.
  • Identify cultural norms and biases, and how they shape experience.
  • Develop, organize and present ideas orally and in writing.
  • Select and ethically use current and emerging technologies effectively to acquire, organize, analyze, produce and share information.
  • Construct objective investigations using the scientific method.
  • Apply mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning to solve problems.

Note


If taken during the fall or spring, may substitute HEA 136 , HEA 173 , or HEA 174 .

1 One course must have an ARTS designation; the other course must be from a humanities discipline other than ARTS.

2 Early College Academy (ECA) students, or students who transfer 12 or more college credits from another institution, may substitute PHI 101  or an ethics course.

3 Courses must have two different designations from any of the following: AST, BIO, CHM, ENV, PSC, or PHY. At least one of the courses must include a lab.

4 Courses must be from two different disciplines.