General Studies Degree (GS)

If your career and educational goals are not yet firmly defined, the General Studies Degree program provides a flexible curriculum allowing you to explore many different disciplines. You can select a concentration in business, computer technology, or human and social sciences and take a minimum of 15 credits in one of these career clusters.

Campus/format: This degree can be completed online or during the day or evening at the Gardner or Leominster Campus.

Helpful hints: General Studies is a good alternative if you have not decided on a career or transfer program. However, once you have decided, it is suggested that you change your program of study as soon as possible.

Transfer options: Students interested in transferring should consult with their adviser about taking courses that meet the Commonwealth Transfer Compact (see pages 45 – 46). Articulation agreements exist with Charter Oak State College, Hesser College, and the University of Phoenix. This program qualifies for the Franklin University Community College Alliance program. Visit MWCC’s transfer services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu

General Studies students interested in transferring should consider changing their program of study to one of the Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) Degree programs. LAS allows students to explore different disciplines while taking courses that transfer. Consult with your advisor for more information.

Special requirements: Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.

Number	Suggested Course Order	Cr.
ENG101	English Composition I	3
	Behavioral Social Sciences Elective	3
MAT121 or MAT124 or MAT126	Introduction to Mathematics II or Accelerated Introductory Algebra or Topics in Mathematics	3
	Science Elective	3/4
	General Elective	3

ENG102	English Composition II	3
	Behavioral Social Sciences Elective	3
PER126/130	Health, Fitness, and Wellness Elective*	2/3
	Humanities Elective	3
	Science Elective	3/4
	General Elective	3

	Business Elective	3
CIS127	Computer Technologies	3
	Literature Elective	3
	Non-behavioral Social Sciences Elective	3
	General Elective	3

	Health Science Elective	3
	Non-behavioral Social Sciences Elective	3
THE113	Speech	3
	General Elective	3
	General Elective	3
	Total: 62/65

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*Note: PER130 is recommended for transfer

Elective courses by abbreviation

Program Competencies

Program Competencies are those outcomes outlined in the Institutional Effectiveness and Learning Outcomes section of the college catalog.

Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation

Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data