General Studies Degree—Human and Social Services Concentration (GSHS)

This program is for those whose career and educational goals are not yet firmly defined, allowing students to explore many different disciplines while concentrating in human and social services. You can select 15 credits among courses in: American Sign Language & Deaf studies, anthropology, criminal justice, early childhood education, history, human services, psychology, and sociology.

Campus/format: This degree can be completed during the day or evening at the Gardner or Leominster Campus. Ninety-five percent of this program can be completed online.

Helpful hints: General Studies is a good alternative if you have not decided on a career or transfer program of study. 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. Articulation agreements exist with Charter Oak State College and the University of Phoenix. 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 adviser for more information.

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

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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:

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