Program

General Studies - Associates in Arts - GS

Quinsigamond Community College

For Credit? Yes

Credential(s): Associate's Degree

Program Description:

To provide a comprehensive, responsive, directed academic experience which helps students identify educational and care er 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. Locate, evaluate and apply reliable and appropriate information. Apply the concepts and methods of mathematics to solve problems. Relate scientific methods of inquiry to the acquisition of knowledge. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the relative historical and cultural perspectives of society. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of the behavioral sciences. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles and practices of sound critical thinking and problem solving.