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General Studies

General Studies

Associate of General Studies Degree

This flexible program is available for those who wish to tailor an associate degree to their own specific educational needs. The program will provide a variety of educational experiences and career opportunities. The program offers students a choice of general education core and electives. It is important for the student to use care in course selection. If the primary goal is to transfer, the student must learn in advance of the particular requirements of the intended university. If the primary goal involves occupational skills or personal growth, the student should consult with an LCC advisor before selecting courses.

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Degree Requirements - Minimum of 60 Credit Hours Print Requirements

General Education Core       (22 hours)
Area I.    (Communications       (6 hours)

ENG111 Freshman Composition I 3 credits
SPCH111 Public Speaking 3 credits
SPCH112 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits
Area II. Mathematics        (4 hours)
MATH095 Algebra with Applications 4 credits
Area III.     Laboratory Science       
Area IV.    Humanities and Fine Arts       
Area V.     Social and Behavioral Sciences        (9 hours)
Program Requirements       (3 hours)
HD250General Studies Capstone 3 credits
Approved Electives       (38 hours)

Approved electives can be selected from the following prefixed courses: ACCT, AH, ANTH, ART, CRT, AUTO, BAKE, BARB, BIO, BT, BUS, CHEM, CJ, CS, CSA, CSMT, CUL, DENT, DTEC, ECME, ECON, EDUC, ELEC, ENG, ENVS, EQU, EWRG, FCMK, FS, GEOL, HD, HIST, HPS, HRTC, LAW, MATH, MGMT, MKT, MMC, MUS, NRSG, PE, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, QUIL, STEM, SOC, SPAN, SPCH, THEO, THTR and VGD, WLDG.

Requirements for the General Studies Associate Degree
  • A student who has previously earned an associate degree from LCC is ineligible to receive the General Studies degree.
  • The Associate of General Studies degree will not be awarded concurrently with any other associate degree offered by LCC.
  • A student earning the Associate of General Studies degree from LCC is ineligible to receive the Vocational/Technical Studies degree.
  • 21 credit hours in Approved Electives must be completed at LCC and all courses must be completed within 5 years of term of graduation.
  • Courses may only be used once to satisfy any general education core and approved elective requirements.
  • Proficiency courses cannot be used to satisfy the 38 credit hour approved elective requirements.

General Studies Curriculum Profile 2012-2015

Program Resources

Program Director: Anita Roybal
Phone: (505)-454-2565
Email: aroybal@luna.edu

Student Success Center Personnel

Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355
Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546
Email: jmedrano@luna.edu

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