General Studies, A.S.
Go From Here to Anywhere
Explore your options — and yourself. With a General Studies degree from DCC, a breadth of courses and topics will guide you toward your passion.
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transferable General Education course credits
What You'll Study in the General Studies Program
If you're ready to embark on your academic journey but unsure which path to choose, a General Studies degree from DCC can help you refine your intellectual interests and develop an area of concentration.
The 64-credit General Studies degree is designed to facilitate your transfer to a baccalaureate program. To that end, the degree includes 30 SUNY General Education credits, giving you more freedom to focus on your chosen area of study for the remainder of your college career.
Sample Courses
ENG 101: Composition I
Address the major principles of college writing, including expository and argumentative
writing
WFE 101: Wellness and Fitness Education
Learn to make well-informed decisions about lifetime wellness, fitness and behavior
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BHS 103: Social Problems in Today's World
Examine the underlying shared values, ethics, and perspectives that contribute to
social problems
Where Do General Studies Grads Go?
Transform your associate degree into a bachelor’s degree. DCC grads have successfully gone on to four-year programs at:
- CUNY Hunter
- Marist College
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY Canton
- SUNY New Paltz
- SUNY Oswego
- Excelsior College
- Vassar College
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