General Studies (GSP)

The General Studies program, which leads to an A.S. degree, allows students substantial flexibility in course selection. In so doing, it provides them the opportunity to explore and refine their intellectual interests and permits students to develop an area of academic concentration.

The General Studies program is geared to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions of higher learning. Those students transferring to SUNY baccalaureate-granting schools will have completed a minimum of 30 SUNY General Education credits and satisfied 10 out of 10 General Education requirements from the Appendices in the current catalog. Students intending to transfer should make certain that their course selections meet the requirements of their chosen transfer institutions. To maximize transferability of courses and ensure their overall progress, students in the General Studies program must select courses and develop their plans of study in consultation with academic advisors.

Students who successfully complete the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in General Studies (GSP) will be able to:

• Formulate or evaluate arguments, problems or opinions and arrive at a solution, position, or hypothesis based on carefully considered evidence;
• Produce writing that is well-organized, well developed, and clear;
• Demonstrate the ability to use technology and software applications to produce an output or perform analyses appropriate to their academic program/discipline;
• Work with graphical, numerical or symbolic models to solve problems and interpret results;
• Apply the scientific method, develop hypotheses, analyze results and draw conclusions;
• Demonstrate oral communication skills in a clear and organized manner using appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques with regard to subject, purpose, and audience.

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.