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General Studies AS Degree (AIG3)

The Associate of Science Degree in General Studies provides an opportunity for students to earn specific occupational and general education credits in math, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences that can transfer toward a four year degree. This two-year degree program includes a specialization in biology, criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology, or economics. The degree requires completion of 62 semester credit hours (41 hours of general education requirements and a minimum of 21 hours of specific occupational courses).

NOTE: This degree will transfer to specific institutions within the University System of Georgia with which WGTC has articulation agreements. For further information about the terms of this agreement, as well as transferability of general education courses and occupational programs to other Georgia colleges and universities, please refer to the WGTC web page, Articulation Agreements, https://www.westgatech.edu/admissions/registrars-office/articulation-agreements/. Please consult an academic advisor for requirements specific to each institution.

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates may pursue additional education opportunities at senior institutions or pursue entry-level positions related to biology, criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology, or economics.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 62 credit hours

Curriculum

The Associate of Science in General Studies degree requires a minimum of 41 credit hours of general education courses as specified below (all course prerequisites must be met).

Area I Language Arts/Communication Requirement (minimum 9 hours)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3
 
SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3
-or-
SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3
-or-
SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirement (minimum 12 hours)

HIST 1111World History I (to 1500)

3
-or-
HIST 1112World History II (since 1500)

3
 
HIST 2111U.S. History I (to 1877)

3
-or-
HIST 2112U.S. History II (since 1865)

3
 
POLS 1101American Government

3
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics Requirement (minimum 14 hours)

CHEM Sequence (Non-Science majors).

PHYS Sequence (Required for BIOL specialization).

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3
-or-
MATH 1111College Algebra

3
MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

3
-or-
MATH 1131Calculus I

4

and

one of the three lab science sequences below (4 courses, 8 credits, total):

BIOL 1111Biology I

3
BIOL 1111LBiology Lab I

1
BIOL 1112Biology II

3
BIOL 1112LBiology Lab II

1
OR
CHEM 1151Survey of Inorganic Chemistry

3
CHEM 1151LSurvey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1
CHEM 1152Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

3
CHEM 1152LSurvey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab

1
OR
PHYS 1111Introductory Physics I

3
PHYS 1111LIntroductory Physics Lab I

1
PHYS 1112Introductory Physics II

3
PHYS 1112LIntroductory Physics Lab II

1

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement (minimum 6 hours)

ENGL 2130American Literature

3
-or-
HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

and

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3
-or-
MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3
-or-
THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

Occupational Courses (minimum of 21 credit hours)

Choose the of the following specializations.

Specific Occupational Courses (Biology Specialization – 22 credits)

BIOL 2107Biological Principles I

3
BIOL 2107LBiological Principles I Lab

1
BIOL 2108Biological Principles II

3
BIOL 2108LBiological Principles II Lab

1
CHEM 1211Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1211LChemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 1212Chemistry II

3
CHEM 1212LChemistry Lab II

1
MATH 1113Precalculus

3
and
Choose 3 or 4 hour science class/lab sequence listed below.
BIOL 2113Anatomy and Physiology I

3
BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology Lab I

1
-or-
BIOL 2114Anatomy and Physiology II

3
BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology Lab II

1
-or-
BIOL 2117Introductory Microbiology

3
BIOL 2117LIntroductory Microbiology Lab

1
-or-
BIOL 2120Research Methods in Biology

3
BIOL 2300Biological Research

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Criminal Justice Specialization – 21 credits)

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3
CRJU 2060Criminology

3
CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
 
CRJU 1030Corrections

3
-or-
CRJU 1065Community-Oriented Policing

3
-or-
CRJU 2201Criminal Courts

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Economics Specialization - 23 credits)

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4
ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4
ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3
ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2106Microeconomics

3
POLS 2401Global Issues

3
and
Occupational Electives (select 3 credits from the list below)
CISM 2201Foundations of Computer Applications

3
HIST 1111World History I (to 1500)

3
HIST 1112World History II (since 1500)

3
MGMT 2160Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
SOCI 2600Introduction to Social Problems

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Political Science Specialization - 21 hours)

POLS 2401Global Issues

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
and
Choose 9 hours from the courses below
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3
CRJU 2060Criminology

3
CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3
ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3
ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2106Microeconomics

3
and
Choose 6 hours from the courses below
HIST 2111U.S. History I (to 1877)

3
HIST 2112U.S. History II (since 1865)

3
MGMT 1105Organizational Behavior

3
MGMT 1115Leadership

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Psychology Specialization - 21 credits)

CISM 2201Foundations of Computer Applications

3
CRJU 2060Criminology

3
PSYC 1150Industrial/Organizational Psychology

3
PSYC 2103Human Development

3
PSYC 2250Abnormal Psychology

3
SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
and
Choose 3 hours from the courses below
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3
CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3
SOCI 2600Introduction to Social Problems

3
SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture I

3
SPAN 1102Introduction to Spanish Language and Culture II

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Sociology Specialization - 21 credits)

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3
SOCI 2600Introduction to Social Problems

3
and
Choose 6 hours from the courses below
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3
CRJU 2060Criminology

3
CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3
PSYC 1150Industrial/Organizational Psychology

3
PSYC 2103Human Development

3
PSYC 2250Abnormal Psychology

3
and
Choose 6 hours from the courses below
ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3
ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2106Microeconomics

3
and
Choose 3 hours from the courses below
CRJU 1065Community-Oriented Policing

3
ECCE 2202Social Issues and Family Involvement

3
POLS 2401Global Issues

3