General Studies
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
HST 111, 112, 113 or 114
+
3
SOC 101, 212 or 252
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Elective Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
MassTransfer Natural or Physical 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
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning Elective
+
3
HST 111, 112, 113 or 114
+
3
Program Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
MassTransfer Natural or Physical Science Elective
+
3
-
4
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective
+
3
SOC 101, 212 or 252
+
3
Program Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
Program Elective
+
3
Program Elective
+
3
Program Elective
+
3
Program Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
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