General Studies (AA)
The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire basic principles and skills in the general education area while pursuing specific interests. It prepares students to enter into the Bachelor of Science General Studies degree or to transfer to another bachelor’s program.
- The student will express ideas effectively through writing and speaking.
- The student will demonstrate use of technology.
- The student will develop their knowledge of various cultures with an emphasis on the Ochethi Sakowin culture.
- The student will demonstrate sound critical thinking skills and reflective processing of information to enhance problem solving.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 110 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PSYC 100 | First Year Learning Experience | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Transitions-Graduation & Beyond | 2 |
| NAS 101 | Ochethi Sakowin Language for Beginners | 3 |
| or NAS 103 | Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History | |
| CSCI 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Native American Studies Elective | ||
| Select one course from Native American Studies | 3 | |
| Health/Physical Education | ||
| Select two one-hour courses or any one two-hour course | 2 | |
| Laboratory Science | ||
| Select two four-hour laboratory science courses | 8 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| HUM 297 | General Studies Captsone | 1 |
| MATH 210 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Technology Course | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |