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General Studies Certificate

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This certificate program provides an integrated option for students seeking an introduction to various academic disciplines.

This program is designed for students who are uncertain of their academic goals but wish to take general education courses to prepare for future course work.

Program Location: Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens County, McCormick, Newberry, Saluda

Schedule Options: Day, Evening, Online.

Contact Information: Donna Foster

 

Required Courses

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Day Program  
FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours
ENG 101 English Composition (Required) 3.0
  Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement 3.0
  Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement 3.0
  Social Science Requirement 3.0
  Transfer Math/Science Requirement 3.0
   
SECOND SEMESTER Credit Hours
ENG 102 English Composition II (Required) 3.0
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3.0
  or COL 103 College Skills (Recommended)  
  Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement 3.0
  Social Science Requirement 3.0
  Transfer Math/Science Requirement 3.0
Total Credit Hours: 30.0
 
Evening Program  
FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours
ENG 101 English Composition I (Required) 3.0
  Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement 3.0
  Social Science Requirement 3.0
     
SECOND SEMESTER Credit Hours
ENG 102 English Composition II (Required) 3.0
  Social Science Requirement 3.0
  Transfer Math/Science Requirement 3.0
     
THIRD SEMESTER  
  Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement 3.0
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3.0
  or COL 103 College Skills (Recommended)  
     
FOURTH SEME STER Credit Hours
  Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement 3.0
  Transfer Math/Science Requirement 3.0
Total Credit Hours: 30.0
     
 

Updated 4/18/2012

Advisement Information

  • The generic model below is for students seeking 30 hours of transfer credit. Courses may be substituted according to majors and college to which student is transferring but should come from the CHE approved list of 86 courses.

  • Students planning to transfer to USC, the College of Charleston, Lander University, Newberry College, or Erskine College with a General Studies Certificate can join the appropriate Bridge program to secure benefits that vary by institution. To enroll in a Bridge program, contact Evelyn Beck, transfer coordinator for AA, AS & GST, who should be listed as the primary advisor for these students. Students participating in the Bridge programs are encouraged to enroll in COL 105, which is offered each fall.

  • GST is designed for students who are uncertain of their academic goals but wish to take general education courses to prepare for future course work or for students planning to transfer with 30 or fewer hours rather than with an associate degree.

  • If student is not ready to take college-level courses, use the Developmental and Pre-College Advising Guide.

  • Every student must take ENG 101 and ENG 102.

  • Additional costs may include, but are not limited to a graphing calculator, scantron sheets, and folders for papers.

  • Note to enrollment advisors: please send AA/AS/GST academic advisor electronic notification of student's enrollment.

Advisement Information updated 9/8/2011