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)
*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 |