General Studies

The General Studies curriculum is designed for those students intending to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree. Emphasis is placed on obtaining both range and depth in the traditional Liberal Arts.

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Program Outcomes

Express knowledge pertaining to customized program of cross-discipline discovery
Apply behavioral principles to factual situations and reason to a sound conclusion based on practicality solutions.
Prepare students for career objectives and life-long learning through academic participation which promotes
student progression and persistence.

Course Requirements

Degree: Associate of Arts (AA)


Credit Hours Required: 61

    Required Professional Courses 9 Credits
    ENG 212 English Composition II – 3 credits


    MATH 130 College Algebra – 3 credits


    Natural Science – 4 credits


    General Education Requirements 42 Credits
    English/Communications – 6 credits


    Math/Science – One Math course & One Science course – 7 credits


    Humanities – 3 credits


    Social Sciences – 6 credits


    Dakota Studies – 7 credits


    Computer Science – 3 credits


    General Education – 4 credits


    General Education Electives – 6 credits


    Degree Requirements 64 Credits
    Professional Requirements – 10 credits


    Professional Electives – 12 credits


    General Education Requirements – 42 credits


Tuition & Fees

Students that come into the program prepared to take 100 level classes can complete the program in two years (4 semesters) and one summer if taking 15 credits each semester. If a student takes 12 credits, minimum for full-time, the program can be completed in 2.5 years (5 semesters) and one summer.

Cost to complete the program within normal time (based on 15 credits per semester for five semesters)

Tuition – $7,875


Registration Fee – $235


Lab Fee $50 (per lab class) – $300


Library Usage/Email Account Fee – $150


Building Usage Fee – $125


Technical Fee – $450


Books and Supplies (estimate) – $2,400


Graduation Fee – $40


Activity Fee – $180


Total – $11,755

Course Catalog

The course catalog provides course schedule and detailed descriptions.

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