Program:
General Studies

Degree Awarded:
Associate of Science in General Studies

Length of Program:
4-10 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions
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Degree Overview

Our Associate of Science in General Studies program consists of General Education and Healthcare Core courses that provide students with a strong foundation in the sciences and health care studies. The curriculum also provides the opportunity to choose electives from a variety of health science disciplines so that your degree plan can be tailored to meet your educational and professional goals.

Following completion of your Associate’s degree, students are encouraged to apply to one of the eight other health care programs at Clarkson College. All applicable credit will be transferred to allow you to complete your degree in a timely manner and begin your professional career.

How we prepare
the best

  • Take courses that allow you to explore the multiple health care program options Clarkson College offers.
  • Choose elective courses that will need your needs and prepare you for your chosen career path.
  • Transfer credit from your Associate’s degree to one of our other program options.
  • Complete courses online and on campus with flexible part- or full-time options.
  • Enroll during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Required Courses for Associate of Science in General Studies

General Courses

(47 Semester Hours)

Courses Semester Hours
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education 0
GEN 251 - Wellness for the Healthcare Professional 1
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
◊ ICC Core - Intercultural Communication 3
HUM Core - Humanities 3
EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy 3
Total Semester Hours 9

Tuition and Fees

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Undergraduate Tuition

Cost per Credit Hour
$671


Cost per Semester
$8,202 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$4,101 - Part-time (6 hrs)

Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition$671 / credit-hour
Fees - Included in cost per semester
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150/ each
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester
Interprofessional education – IPE Course Fee IPE 301 $140/ student
IDI Cultural Assessment Fee $40/ student
Lab Fee - General Education $40/ class