The General Studies Curriculum is designed to meet academic needs not answered by more specific program offerings. Students interested in interdisciplinary study, specially designed programs of study not available in regular programs, or who are undecided as to career or transfer plans often enroll in the General Studies curriculum to gain a broad academic background in preparation for future transfer or specific study. The program provides a degree of flexibility not available in other programs, but requires a more careful planning process to ensure that transfer or career needs are met. Students must select courses in the Humanities and Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Mathematics, Natural and Physical Sciences, Diversity, and Physical Education and Wellness, in addition to the College's requirement in written and spoken communication.
Those who enroll in the General Studies curriculum should select their courses in consultation with a counselor to ensure that courses will apply to transfer requirements or meet career program requirements. Students who wish to graduate in this curriculum are encouraged to enter the curriculum as soon as possible and no later than prior to the scheduling of the last fifteen credits of study at the college. Many students enrolled in the General Studies curriculum are first advised by counseling staff at the regional campuses, but as students discover areas of interest they are advised by faculty in the discipline of interest.
Electives in the Core areas are listed under the general degree requirements for the college. Program electives may be selected from any College course number 100 or above. No "0"level courses are accepted for graduation.
The program may be pursued full-time or part-time during the day or evening. The complete program is available at the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, Gettysburg, York and Virtual Campuses. |
