General Studies, Associate of Science
General Studies students earn degrees by studying a broad, interdisciplinary series of courses rather than a defined departmental curriculum. The design of the general studies degree programs allows students to assemble their own interdisciplinary academic program, which may be narrowly focused or contain a wide spectrum of curricular elements. The curriculum is designed to provide maximum flexibility and meet the particular educational objectives of each student. These degrees give a unique opportunity to develop a multi-disciplinary and carefully focused course of study, which fulfills traditional university requirements while meeting each student’s specific goals for a college degree.
The Associate of Science in General Studies is a flexible, two-year program that introduces students to a given field and prepares them for entry-level positions or seamless continuation to a Bachelor’s degree program at City University of Seattle. No prior post-secondary study is necessary to enroll in the program, and it is wholly compatible with, and transferable to, further undergraduate study at City University of Seattle and elsewhere.
A substantial exposure to general education is required. Students with prior college credits or formal non-collegiate training are provided the opportunity to transfer up to 65 lower-division credits.
Program Outcomes
The Associate of Science in General Studies will prepare students to:
Integrate resources and evidence to develop to communicate concise and consistent messages
Apply principles of critical thinking to identify, categorize, and analyze issues to develop sound and logical conclusions.
Identify and integrate ethical issues, based on individual and organizational values and apply principles in decision-making.
Synthesize diverse perspectives within a global context to develop an appreciation for and explain differences in behaviors and practices of individuals, organizations, and communities.
Connect academic learning with professional experience to expand professional identity.
Admission Requirements
City University of Seattle's undergraduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, apply to this program.
Total Required Credits (90 Credits)
General Education (30 Credits)
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General Education Requirements
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Total Credits
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| College Composition I** & II |
10 Credits |
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Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (CM/QSR)
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5 Credits
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Social Sciences (SS)
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5 Credits
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Natural Sciences (NS)
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5 Credits
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| General Education Elective (HU, SS, NS) |
5 Credits |
**If College Composition I is waived , students must take an additional 5 quarter credits from a humanities discipline.
Program Courses (35 Credits)
Courses are selected by the student (in consultation with their advisor) or may be transferred into the program.
General Studies Core (25 Credits)
| SSC 107 | Introduction to International Studies (SS) | 5 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (SS) | 5 |
| HUM 105 | Introduction to Critical Thinking (HU) | 5 |
| MATH 110 | Introduction to Data and Statistics (NS) | 5 |
| GS 295 | Associate Degree Capstone * | 5 |
General Studies: Military Only, Associate of Science
In addition to City University of Seattle's undergraduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, students in this program must also meet the requirements listed below:
- Must be active duty military.
Additional program information:
- Students may transfer up to 85 of the required 90 credits for this program.
- Students must take GS 295 as a required capstone with City University of Seattle.
Capstone Course (5 Credits)
| GS 295 | Associate Degree Capstone * | 5 |