Director of General Education & Health Sciences
Jeri List, M.S.
PH 402.552.6286 
[email protected]

Admission Policies

Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available from: the Enrollment and Advising office, the College website, or in the Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).

Program Specific Competency Goals

Upon completion of the Associate of Science in General Studies degree, graduates will:

  • Secure and apply a strong foundational knowledge in a variety of subject areas, including English, mathematics, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences (Critical Thinking)**
  • Demonstrate effective communication and critical thinking to solve problems. (Communication and Critical Thinking)**
  • Gain exposure to and interact with different professional fields of study and diverse populations. (Professionalism and Diversity)**
  • Be equipped with essential technological skills to explore future professional and educational opportunities. (Technology)**

** Categories denoted in the parentheses represent relationship to Clarkson College’s student success skills, which are our institutional student learning outcomes, and include Communication, Technology, Critical Thinking, Diversity, and Professionalism.

Service Requirements

Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.

All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊

Required Courses for Associate of Science in General Studies

General Courses

(51 Semester Hours)

Courses Semester Hours
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education 0
GEN 101 - Strategies for Success 1
GEN 251 - Wellness for the Healthcare Professional 1
◊ CHL 244 - Vulnerable Populations 3
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3
MAT 130 - College Algebra 3
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3
MAT 310 - Statistics 3
BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab 4
BIO 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab 4
Electives 18


*GEN 251 is a variable credit course.  A.S. in General Studies students will take the course as a 3 credit course.

Core Courses

(9 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
HCC Core - Healthcare Communication 3
HUM Core - Humanities 3
EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy 3
Total Semester Hours 9
Last updated: 06/30/2025