NDSCS College Catalog |
The General Studies transfer curriculum plan is designed to allow students the flexibility to complete a course of study which fits with his or her interests and goals in life. The General Studies plan serves students who wish to develop unique courses of study at NDSCS and is available to students who begin their studies at NDSCS as undeclared/undecided, pre-allied health, high school and dual-credit students, and part-time students not pursuing a liberal arts transfer degree.
The General Studies transfer curriculum plan meets the Liberal Arts Program Purposes list.
NOTE: This plan is not intended to substitute for a Liberal Arts transfer curriculum plan.
For students who are undecided on their career plans, career counseling services are available to help identify realistic career and education goals.
Faculty and staff will serve as student advisors to aid students in planning their programs, setting up schedules, registration and ultimately deciding on a major.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II or | 3 |
| ENGL 125 | Introduction to Professional Writing (3) | |
| Wellness elective(s) | 2 | |
| Humanities/History electives | 6 | |
| From two different prefixes within the categories marked ND:HUM or ND:HIST | ||
| Math, Science and Computer Information Systems electives | 13 | |
| All students must complete one lab science course, one mathematics course and one computer science course. | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences electives | 8 | |
| From two or more prefixes within the category marked ND:SS | ||
| Electives* | 26 | |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 64 | |
| *Must be 100 level or higher. Consult academic advisor for appropriate course selection. | ||
| This curriculum meets the North Dakota University System general education requirements as indicated in the NDSCS Catalog under the heading: NDUS General Education Transfer Agreement. | ||
The applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent. Applicants who are unable to meet the high school graduation requirement may apply for consideration as a “special student” and may be admitted on a probational basis. Applicants may be required to complete a basic skills evaluation during the admission process.
Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Associate in Science degree in Liberal Arts.
