General Studies Degree (GS) If your career and educational goals are not yet firmly defined, the General Studies program provides a flexible curriculum allowing you to explore many different disciplines. Number ENG101 MAT126
FYE 101 ENG102
Suggested Course Order English Composition I Behavioral Social Science Elective Topics in Mathematics (or higher) General Elective First Year Seminar English Composition II General Elective
PER126/130 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Elective Humanities Elective Science Elective General Elective Business Elective CIS127
Computer Technologies Literature Elective
Non-behavioral Social Science Elective General Elective Health Elective
SPC113 ISC220
Cr Semester Grade Prerequisites/Notes 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Electives: ANT, PSY, SOC, SSC 3 3 MAT096 or placement Electives: Any course (see page 67 for 3 exceptions) 3 ENG096, RDG096, or placement 3 ENG101 Electives: Any course (see page 67 for 3 exceptions) Prerequisites: FYE101, MAT092, RDG098, 2/3 or placement Note: PER130 is recommended for transfer Electives: ART, ASL, DAN, ENG, FRE, HUM, 3 MUS, PHL, SPA, SPC, THE Note: See above Science Electives 3/4 Electives: Any course (see page 67 for 3 exceptions) Electives: ACC, BUS, CIS, ECO, FIN, MAS, 3 MGT, MKT, PLS 3 ENG098, FYE101, RDG098, or placement Electives: ENG201, 203, 205, 210, 213, 214, 3 221, 224, 227, 228, 233, 235, 236, 237, 259, 260, 261, 265 Electives: ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, SSC 3
General Elective Speech General Elective Service Learning Initiative Capstone
3 3
3 3 3 3
Note: See above General Electives Electives: BIO101, BIO103, BIO112, BIO230, CHC101, CHC102, CHC108, CHC220, EXS102, EXS201, PER126, PER127, PER130 Note: See above General Electives ENG101 Note: See above General Electives Prerequisites: ENG102, one behavioral social science, completion of 45 credits Note: Capstone Course
Campus/format: A majority of this degree can be completed online, or during the day or evening at the Gardner, Leominster, or Devens Campuses. Helpful hints: General Studies is a good alternative if you have not decided on a career or transfer program. However, once you have decided, it is suggested that you change your program of study as soon as possible. Transfer options: For a complete list of transfer agreement options visit MWCC‘s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu and www.mwcc.edu/3plusone. General Studies students interested in transferring should consider changing their program of study to one of the Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Degree programs. LAS allows students to explore different disciplines while taking courses that transfer. Consult with your advisor for more information. Special requirements: Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations. Earning potential: Varies according to industry.
Total: 62/64 credits See page 134 of the college catalog for program competencies and technical standards.
133 MWCC 2013-2014 College Catalog & Student Handbook