General Studies (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Arts, Comm., and Humanities
- Business Admin. and Management
- Healthcare
- Science, Tech., Engr. and Math
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
This program provides students with a highly adaptable framework for completion of a transfer degree to serve their diverse educational and career interests, including the general core requirements at all Idaho public universities. Course selection made with the support of advisors can be tailored to prepare students for successful transfer to a wide variety of bachelor degree programs and institutions, as well as prepare for further study or various career pursuits. This program is also well-suited for students interested in a degree that explores multiple fields of learning.
Contact Information:
Office of Instruction
Molstead Library, Room 252
Phone: (208) 769-3400
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Electives Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 22-24 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Express themselves effectively, in both written and oral forms, to varied audiences to serve diverse purposes.
- Use appropriate mathematical principles and practices to interpret mathematical concepts, execute and explain appropriate strategies, and draw conclusions.
- Apply scientific reasoning to various discipline-related questions and use laboratory practices appropriately for study, analysis, and replication of key principles.
- Use social science reasoning to inquire, collect relevant information, and develop insights on individual, social, community, regional, national, and/or global issues.
- Describe and interpret how a variety of humanistic and artistic forms, reflect, shape, and influence the human condition.
- Demonstrate self-awareness, apply integrative learning, and develop commitment toward educational and life goals.
- Design program coursework to achieve their intended future educational or career goal.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| MATH-123 | Math in Modern Society Gateway course (or higher based on placement) | 3 |
| Any combo of student transition/success/co-requisite based on placement | 3 | |
| Any two selected courses related to program of interest | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Gateway course related to program of interest if not already completed Gateway course | 3 | |
| Any one GEM 4, 5, or 6 course (Select courses related to program of interest) | 3-4 | |
| Course 100 level or higher related or required for program of interest | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Any two GEM 4, 5, or 6 courses (Select courses related to program of interest) | 6-7 | |
| GEM 7, Wellness, 1-3 or other course if GEM 7 elsewhere | 1-3 | |
| Any two courses 100 level or higher related or required for program of interest | 6 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Selected course related to program of interest, as needed to complete GEM | 3 | |
| Any three courses 100 level or higher related or required for program of interest | 9 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-64 | |
Additional Note: This map has considerable flexibility for credits per semester to manage the best sequence for ensuring 60 credit minimum completed for the degree program by semester 4.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| Any combo of student transition/success/co-requisite based on placement | 3 | |
| Course 100 level or higher related or required for program of interest | 3 | |
| 100 level course or higher in area of interest or math pre-requisite if needed | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| MATH-123 | Math in Modern Society Gateway course (or higher based on placement) | 3 |
| GEM 7W - Wellness | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Any two GEM 4, 5, or 6 courses (Select courses related to program of interest) | 6-7 | |
| Elective course 100 level or higher that is designated as milestone for area of interest Milestone course | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Any one GEM 4, 5, or 6 course (Select courses related to program of interest) | 3-4 | |
| Any two Elective courses 100 level or higher, related or required for program of interest | 6 | |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| Any one GEM 4, 5, or 6 course (Select courses related to program of interest) | 3-4 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Course 100 level or higher, selected based on general interest | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Total Credits | 51-54 | |
Additional Note: This map has considerable flexibility for credits per semester to manage the best sequence for ensuring 60 credit minimum completed for the degree program by semester 6.
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone