General Studies

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Program Statement

The General Studies program is intended for students who want to explore various fields of study and/or career options.   It is also applicable to students who wish to create their own interdisciplinary program which is not available at the college.

Program Information

  • This program is intended for students to explore a variety of fields before committing to an academic program.  It is not designed for transfer.  
  • Students who fulfill all of their General Education competency requirements will gain practical skills for employment, such as critical thinking, communication, and more.   
  • Students who wish to tailor their degree to specific interests should speak with an Advisor or relevant faculty member.   

After Bristol

This program is not designed for transfer.  Students who intend to transfer should speak with an Advisor.  

Degree Requirements

General Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Elective Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Elective  +
3
Information Literacy Elective  +
0 - 3
Sub-Total Credits
9-13

Program Electives

Course #
Title
Credits
General Studies Program Electives  +
31 - 36
Sub-Total Credits
31-36
Total credits:
60

Course Sequencing

Item #
Title
Credits
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Item #
Title
Credits
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Item #
Title
Credits
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Item #
Title
Credits
Information Literacy Elective  +
0 - 3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Program Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
12-15

Overview

Academic Area

Business and Experiential Education

Degree Offered

Associate in Science in General Studies

Program

General Studies

Program Code

GS

Program Contact

Carol Martin
Program Coordinator
Carol.Martin@BristolCC.edu

Vidyanidhi Rege
Dean of Business and Experiential Education
Vidyanidhi.Rege@BristolCC.edu

CIP Code

24.0102