General Studies
Associate Degree
General Studies Associate Degree Program
- Flexible curriculum
- All current college transfer credits considered
- Excellent foundation for a bachelor's degree
The Associate of Science Degree in General Studies curriculum provides a broad base of knowledge, with a well-rounded combination of general education courses and fascinating electives for those looking for a foundation business program. The flexible curriculum makes it easy to transfer credits into the program. Once you are accepted, the maximum number of previously earned college credits will be considered.
You may also choose courses from various disciplines, based on your interests and needs, to create a customized general studies degree plan.
Each course is developed with the input of industry professionals, ensuring that you receive an online education with practical career applications. Successful completion of the online program in general studies prepares you for a variety of career settings. You also have the option of continuing your education in an Ashworth bachelor's degree program.
Associate of Science in General Studies Curriculum
Semester 1
EN110 - Achieving Academic Excellence
Sharpen skills that will help you achieve maximum learning as you complete your degree program. Taking this course will unlock your undiscovered potential. You will discover your multiple intelligences and your best way to learn. This course will also help you uncover your strengths and build from them, as well as explore the areas where you might change behaviors to ensure your college success.
Credit Hours: 3
SP180 - Principles of Public Speaking
This course teaches the students fundamental principles while emphasizing skills development in the practice of public speaking. It covers purposes, methods and steps in preparing speeches, develops communication skills in listening, speech criticism, audience analysis and writing, and provides effective delivery techniques to present a variety of speeches.
Credit Hours: 3
EN120 - English Composition I
This course offers an introduction to basic writing skills that is especially relevant to academic assignments. It focuses on paragraph development and organization in conjunction with a review of basic grammar and mechanics. The course also covers the construction of multi-paragraph essays, the development of writing style and tone, and techniques for critically editing and revising one',s work.
Credit Hours: 3
C10 - Introduction to Computers
This course is designed to assure a basic level of computer applications literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and the Internet. The course also covers various types of computer hardware and networking methods. (This course has been designed so that access to a computer is helpful, but not required.)
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Elective (Math/Computer Science 100-200 Level)
Semester 2
EN130 - English Composition II
This course offers an introduction to written composition especially relevant to academic assignments. It begins with an emphasis on composing stronger expressions at the sentence level and then covers development of multi-paragraph essays, development of writing style and tone, and how to revise and edit one',s work critically. An introduction to academic research is included.
Prerequisite for C02
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Elective (Science 100-200 Level)
General Education Elective (Behavioral/Social Science 100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Semester 3
SO245 - Social Impact of Technology
This course examines the broad implications of technological innovation on social organization in terms of personal, political, economic, and environmental issues. Topics covered include technological progress within society, issues of energy use and creation, positive and negative environmental impacts of technology, the use of technology in war and politics, social responsibility, personal health, and economic development.
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Elective (Humanities/Fine Arts 100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Semester 4
MA240 - College Algebra
This course introduces the major concepts of college-level algebra. The course begins with basic concepts such as sets and numbers but quickly moves into intermediate algebra topics, emphasizing concepts most often used in computer science. The student will gain extensive experience in evaluating and manipulating expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions.
Credit Hours: 3
Elective (100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Elective (100-200 Level)
Ready to get started on your General Studies degree? Enroll online or call 1-800-957-5412 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.
