General Studies - Naugatuck Valley Community College

General Studies from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Associate Liberal Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The General Studies Program encourages students to explore, examine, and analyze a wide range of human knowledge. The program sets the foundation for lifelong learning. The following are the requirements of the General Studies Program. The student must: Complete coursework totaling not less than sixty (60) credit hours. Complete the following twenty-four to twenty-six (24-26) credits from the College\\\'s Common Core listing. The student is urged to take these courses before those in section ?C? because they are a foundation upon which to build the program. Choose thirty-six (36) additional credit hours from at least three (3) of the following academic areas: Arts and Humanities, Business, Mathematics/Science, and Behavioral and Social Sciences. The courses chosen must be available within the present capabilities and resources of the faculty and the College. Courses restricted to students in particular programs or credit courses which do not apply to a degree may not be chosen. A degree program may not total more than sixty-eight (68) credits. Students in other programs of the College may transfer into the General Studies Program, but they must be able to apply previous coursework or new courses in at least three (3) areas. Design a coherent program from the courses chosen in close consultation with a counselor. Seek formal written approval of the total General Studies Program by a counselor prior to the completion of thirty (30) total credit hours. Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: The outcomes of general education courses are listed in each course syllabus which are distributed to students each semester. The specific outcomes of the General Education categories are listed as follows: Group I - Communication Skills English - After successful completion of ENG*H101, students will be able to write clear, coherent, focused, well-developed, error-free essays, and a documented research paper. Communications - After successful completion of Com*H100, students will be able to express themselves orally in interpersonal, small groups and large-group situations, and demonstrate an awareness of communication barriers and breakdowns. Group II - Mathematics and Science Mathematics - After successful completion of mathematics courses, students will be able to solve problems and make reasoned decisions in their personal and professional lives. Science - After successful completion of science courses, students will be able to appreciate and apply the scientific method in describing, creating, and understanding natural phenomena. Group III - Behavioral and Social Sciences Behavioral Sciences - After successful completion of a behavioral sciences elective, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of the major theories in the behavioral sciences, understand and apply the scientific methodology used for behavioral science research; demonstrate an understanding of basic psychological processes, such as memory and learning; critically analyze the effects of social forces on the perceptions, roles and behaviors of individuals and groups; and, evaluate the causes and consequences of perceived inequality among groups of people. Also, demonstrate an understanding of the range of psychological and social functioning among different people, across the lifespan and across situations; demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the development and range of social structures such as marriage and the family, the arts, political organization, and religion across cultures; and, develop a conceptual framework for the origin of man and the development of culture. Social Sciences - After successful completion of a social science elective, students will be able conduct an inquiry in the social sciences using a variety of resources to gather and evaluate information; evaluate the interdependence of local, national, and global communities; appreciate the relevance of the social sciences to social, political, and economic institutions and behaviors; critically analyze the reciprocal influence of Western and non-Western institutions and ideas in the developing global community; demonstrate competence in accessing, ordering, interpreting, and evaluating new information; demonstrate knowledge of both the strengths and weaknesses of the types of research employed in the social sciences; and, develop an appropriate conceptual framework for analyzing current world issues. Group IV - Arts & Humanities English - Literature - After successful completion of ENG*H102, students will be able to demonstrate awareness of relationships between literature and society, as well as understand social and multicultural perspectives in literature. Students will also be able to form and express logical opinions about literature both in discussion and writing. Arts - After successful completion of an arts elective, students will have developed an aesthetic knowledge of the arts through classroom activities, practical application, and related cultural experiences. Humanities - After successful completion of a humanities elective, students will have critically examined the development of values, the roles of creativity, spontaneity and discipline in human life, and the essential spirit of communication. Special Note on Computer Literacy- Word processing skills are expected of all incoming students. Computer technology is integrated into most courses at the College. Students are urged to master basic computer skills prior to enrolling at the College, or to take computer courses during the first semester of the College experience View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Liberal Studies courses.