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Code: 697

General Studies- Arts and Sciences (AA&S) Degree

Arts and Sciences (AA&S) Degree
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Program Description

 The General Studies program is the first two years of many four-year college or university majors. Core requirements include English, mathematics, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

 General Information

 This is an excellent program for those seeking a solid general educational background. It is also recommended for students who have not identified a specific major and/or specific institution to which to transfer.

Program Requirements

General Studies - AA&S- Program Information Sheet

Additional Information

For additional information regarding this degree please contact Student Services, 540-863-2820 or Tina Dressler, Program Head at tdressler@mgcc.edu

Resources

For additional information on some of the numerous four-year colleges and universities that are available to you, please visit their Admission Office:

  • Bluefield College
  • Bridgewater College
  • Christopher Newport University
  • College of William and Mary
  • Eastern Kentucky University
  • ECPI College of Technology
  • Emory and Henry College
  • Ferrum College
  • Hollins University
  • James Madison University
  • Jefferson College of Health Sciences
  • Liberty University
  • Longwood University
  • Lynchburg College
  • Mary Baldwin College
  • Mountain State University
  • Norfolk State University
  • Old Dominion University
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Radford University
  • Randolph College
  • Regent University
  • Regis University
  • Roanoke College
  • Shenandoah University
  • Strayer University
  • Sweet Briar College
  • Troy University
  • University of Mary Washington
  • University of Phoenix
  • University of Virginia
  • University of Virginia’s College at Wise
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virginia State University*
  • Virginia Tech
  • Virginia Union University
  • Virginia Wesleyan College
  • West Virginia University
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This initiative is 100% supported by a federal U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award made to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College by the pass-through entity, Virginia Community College System. The total program cost for this initiative is $47,000.