General Studies – Associate of Science (AS)

Program: General Studies
Award: Associate of Sciences
Plan Code: 699
CIP Code: 24.0102
Length: 61 credit hours. Program is designed for both full-time and part-time students. Time to completion may vary. All program courses can be completed by distance learning.
Locations: Franklin, Suffolk, Smithfield, Online
Lead Faculty: Julie Eng, Ronette Jacobs, Wendy Miller-Edwards

Purpose

This program leads to the Associate of Science Degree (AS) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program at a four-year college or university upon completion of the associate degree. The AS in General Studies is recognized as a transfer degree by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

Students are encouraged to complete the AS degree before transferring. Because certain majors have specialized requirements, students should become familiar with the particular requirements of the college or university to which they intend to transfer, and discuss these requirements with their advisors in order to select the correct courses at Camp Community College. Electives should be chosen carefully to meet requirements of the transfer institution. The responsibility for proper course selection rests with the student.

Student Learning Outcomes

The General Studies degree provides a coherent, shared experience for students to develop the general education core competencies expected of them as college-educated individuals. Upon completion of the associate degree, graduates demonstrate competency in 1) civic engagement, 2) critical thinking, 3) professional readiness, 4) quantitative literacy, 5) scientific literacy, and 6) written communication, defined as follows:

Civic Engagement is the ability to contribute to the civic life and well-being of local, national, and global communities as both as social responsibility and a life-long learning process. Degree graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society.

Critical Thinking is the ability to use information, ideas and arguments from relevant perspectives to make sense of complex issues and solve problems. Degree graduates will locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions.

Professional Readiness is the ability to work well with others and display situationally and culturally appropriate demeanor and behavior. Degree graduates will demonstrate skills important for successful transition into the workplace and pursuit of further education.

Quantitative Literacy is the ability to perform accurate calculations, interpret quantitative information, apply and analyze relevant numerical data, and use results to support conclusions. Degree graduates will calculate, interpret, and use numerical and quantitative information in a variety of settings.

Scientific Literacy is the ability to apply the scientific method and related concepts and principles to make informed decisions and engage with issues related to the natural, physical, and social world. Degree graduates will recognize and know how to us the scientific method, and to evaluate empirical information.

Written Communication is the ability to develop, convey, and exchange ideas in writing, as appropriate to a given context and audience. Degree graduates will express themselves effectively in a variety of written forms.

Admission Requirements: General Admission to the College is required.