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Associate of Science
Germanna Community College
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Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
Associate of ScienceAssociate of Science Degree in General Studies
Germanna Community College
The General Studies program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Transfer Degree
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The General Studies program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. This curriculum provides students the opportunity to customize their courses to align with the requirements of their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses that support their goals. This curriculum is also beneficial for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a baccalaureate degree but have not determined their intended major. It allows these students to explore potential academic interests while completing general education requirements accepted in a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs. |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. |
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Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
60
Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
60
General Studies Curriculum Degree Requirements (699) (2025-2026)
60
SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement: ENG 111 & ENG 112
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Art & Humanities (6 cr)
6
Art & Humanities (6 cr)
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social and Behavioral Science (UCGS) (3cr)
3
Social Sci (UCGS) (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
History Requirement (UCGS) 3cr
3
History Requirement (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Natural Science (8cr); Any two or any two-semester sequence of UCGS Nat Science
8
Natural Science (8cr)
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics (3 cr)
3
Mathematics (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Communication (3cr): CST 100 or CST 110
3
Communication (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152 & Required General Education Electives (12 cr)
9
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Any Lit (ENG 225-279)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Second Math Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Electives (15 cr)
15
Electives (15 cr)
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Germanna offers students at two area high school a competitive admission into a program that allows them to complete their General Studies AA&S while still in high school. https://www.germanna.edu/germanna-scholars-program/ and https://www.germanna.edu/gladys-todd-academy/ |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning |
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College Level Information
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate in Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Engineering, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | General Studies, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Sciences in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science in General Studies Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Associate of Arts General Studies | Associate | Associate of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online, In-Person |
| George Mason University | Computer Game Design, BFA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Fine Arts | 4-Year | Hybrid, Online |
| George Mason University | Recreation Management, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| George Mason University | Sport Management, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person |
| George Mason University | Tourism and Events Management, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person |
| George Mason University | Health Informatics, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Criminology, Law and Society, BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| George Mason University | Applied Science, BAS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Applied Science | 4-Year | Hybrid, In-Person, Online |
| Shenandoah University | Bachelor of Science Exploratory Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bluefield University | Associate of Science in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 4-Year | Online |
| Emory & Henry University | Individualized Area of Concentration (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Individualized Area of Concentration (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Undecided (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Undecided Nursing (BSN) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science Nursing | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | BS in Apprl, Hsing, & Res Mgt in Consumer Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Central Virginia Community College | AS in General Studies | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1199.00 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | All postsecondary teachers not listed separately. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
Cost To Complete