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General Studies offers maximum flexibility for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree upon graduation from CCBC or for whom a general studies degree best meets their academic goals. This program is especially appealing to students who wish to design their own course of study or who have accumulated a significant number of credits from other programs or colleges. Students acquire well-rounded skills to pursue a variety of academic disciplines and careers. They also learn to navigate and function within the diversity of our contemporary world.
Students in the General Studies program are required to declare a Pathway which best aligns to their interests. Each Pathway has recommended Area of Engagement Courses. Additional information regarding Pathways is available on the CCBC website. Area of Engagement Courses can be found within Program Requirements and Electives.
♦ Essential courses for your program and specific requirements
► Milestones and additional reminders
When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses.
This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.
Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective
3 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
ANTH 101, HIST 101 or PSYC 101Mathematics General Education Elective
3-4 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
MATH 125Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 105, DANC 135, MUSC 101 or THTR 101►You're making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
Information Technology General Education Elective
3 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
MUSC 110Arts and Humanities General Education Elective
3 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
PHIL 101, PHIL 103 or PHIL 240 (Diversity-approved)Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective
3 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
HIST 102, HIST 116 (Diversity-approved) or HUSC 104 (Diversity-approved)Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 106, DANC 137, MUSC 102 or THTR 111►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.
Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab General Education Elective
4 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
BIOL 108, ENVS 101 and ENVS 102, or ERSC 101Wellness and Health General Education Elective
3 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
HLTH 101 or PEFT 101Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 109, DANC 114-115, DANC 120-121, DANC 214-217, DANC 220-223, MUSC 113 or THTR 112Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 110, DANC 201, MUSC 114, or THTR 131Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
ARTD 111, DANC 202, MUSC 111, MUSA 101-291, or THTR 133►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective
3-4 Credit(s).Recommended elective course(s):
BIOL 100, CHEM 100 or PHYS 105Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 112, DANC 237, MUSC 112 and MUSA 101-291 or THTR 141Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 113, DANC 114-115, DANC 120-121, DANC 214-217, DANC 220-223, MUSC 112 and MUSA 101-291, or THTR 146Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 116, DANC 147, or MUSC 213Area of Engagement Course
3 Credit(s).Recommended AOE courses(s):
ARTD 205, DANC 114-115, DANC 120-121, DANC 214-217, DANC 220-223, or MUSC 214*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101. This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.
Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.
Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.
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