General Studies

Program Code:

Degree:

Associate in Arts

This program may be completed at QCC Worcester (Main Campus) and at QCC Southbridge.
This program may be completed face-to-face.
This program may be completed 100% online.

Program Contact Email:

generalstudies@qcc.mass.edu

Additional Information

Goals

Program Goals:

The QCC General Studies associate degree program includes the following program goals:

To provide a comprehensive, responsive, directed academic experience which helps students identify educational and career choices, develop individualized career plans, and implement career pathways leading to further education or careers.
To meet the academic needs of QCC career programs, four-year institutions, and area employers.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

Identify and explore their educational and career choices.
Write and speak effectively.
Engage in a reflective process of information discovery, articulate the value of information and its cycle of development, and participate responsibly in communities of learning.
Apply the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems.
Relate scientific methods of inquiry to the acquisition of knowledge.
Utilize computer and emerging technologies effectively.
Appreciate the variety of human experiences as expressed through the arts.
Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Assess their own ethical values and recognize ethical issues in a variety of contexts.
Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the behavioral sciences.
Reflect on the impact of technological advances on the individual, society, and the environment.
Demonstrate awareness of self and others and responsibilities of local, national, and international citizenship.

Classes

Curriculum:

Course Title	Course #	Semester Offered	Credits	Prerequisites
Semester 1 Apply and get accepted to this program (Program Code: GS). Register for and successfully complete all courses to graduate in four semesters. Complete ENG 101, HUM 101, and MAT 100, MAT 121, or MAT 122. Complete FYE 101.
Composition I	ENG 101	F/S/SU	3	ENG 091 with a grade of "C" or higher, ENG 096 with a grade of "C" or higher; or approp place score
First Year Experience	FYE 101	F/S/SU	3
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	HUM 101	F/S/SU	3	ENG 091 with a grade of "C" or higher, ENG 096 with a grade of "C" or higher; or approp place score
College Algebra or	MAT 100	F/S/SU	3	MAT 099 with a grade of "C" or higher; or approp place score
Topics in Mathematics or	MAT 121			MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher; or approp place score
Statistics	MAT 122
Behavioral Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
		Total	15
Semester 2 Meet with Academic Advisor to choose Electives consistent with academic and career plan. Meet with a QCC Career Services Representative and attend Workshops. See www.QCC.edu/career-services. If considering transfer, meet with a QCC Transfer Services Advisor. See www.QCC.edu/transfer. Complete ENG 102.
Composition II	ENG 102	F/S/SU	3	ENG 101
Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
History Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
		Total	15
Semester 3 If considering transfer, meet with representatives of four-year schools to discuss/begin the transfer application process. Meet with a Career Services Representative for Job Search Assistance services. Confirm that MassTransfer 34-credit general education transfer block can be completed.
Speech Communication Skills	SPH 101	F/S/SU	3	ENG 091 with a grade of "C" or higher, ENG 096 with a grade of "C" or higher; or approp place score
Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
Humanities Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
Lab Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	4
Social Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
		Total	16
Semester 4 Continue with/complete the transfer application process. Submit an Intent to Graduate Form, located on The Q.
Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
Elective (200-level)	---	F/S/SU	3
Humanities Elective (200-level)	---	F/S/SU	3
Lab Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	4
Social Science Elective	---	F/S/SU	3
		Total	16
Total Credits Required:			62

Elective Information

Cost & Requirements

Program Admissions Requirements:

Students should note that some first semester courses carry minimum prerequisites. Refer to the program grid.

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.

Admissions Process:

Admissions inquiries should be directed to admissions [at] qcc.mass.edu. Prospective students may apply to the program of their choice by following the enrollment steps at www.QCC.edu/enrollment-steps.

Technical Performance Standards:

See the Technical Performance Standards page. (Note: Not all programs have technical performance standards).

Credit for Prior Learning:

Students enrolled in this program may be able to earn academic credit for prior learning. Please contact Career Services & Credit for Prior Learning (Room 272A) at careerservices [at] qcc.mass.edu or 508.854.4439.

CORI, SORI, Finger Printing & Drug Testing:

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) checks are not required. Finger printing and drug testing are not required.

Additional Cost:

See the Program Fees page.

Career

Career Outlook:

Please consult the Massachusetts Career Information System at https://masscis.intocareers.org/ or the Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/ooh/ for specific occupational information.

Transfer Articulations & Opportunities:

Prospective students may learn more about transfer articulation agreements at www.QCC.edu/agreements. More information regarding transfer opportunities is available at www.QCC.edu/transfer.

General Studies

The General Studies Program is unique in that it attempts to meet the academic needs of QCC career programs, four-year transfer institutions, and area employers. It has been designed to develop broad-based academic and employability skills. It provides a comprehensive, responsive, directed academic experience in which students identify educational and career choices, develop individualized career plans (CAPS), and implement career pathways leading to further education or careers. In addition, the QCC General Studies Program has articulation and transfer agreements with numerous colleges and universities. The General Studies Program allows students to tailor the selection or courses to meet the requirements of a transfer institution. It also provides students with the opportunity to tailor a program of study to meet specific professional/ career competencies.

Apply for Admission Request Information

Contact QCC Admissions at 508.854.4262 for more information.

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