General Studies
General Studies at NC
Name of Department: General Studies
Name of Department Chair/Program Director:
The General Studies degree prepares students for transfer to a four year college or university. Students study a balanced program of humanities, mathematics, science, and social science courses as a foundation for further learning. Students are urged to consult with an academic advisor or counselor to ensure that the courses selected meet Navarro College requirements and those of the four year college or university to which transfer is intended.
LIST OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT |
CREDIT HOURS |
| English | 6 |
| Government | 6 |
| American History | 6 |
| Computer Science | 6 |
| Speech | 6 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| Life / Physical Science | 8 |
| Mathematics (Associate of Arts Degree) | 3 |
| Mathematics (Associate of Sciences Degree) | 6 |
| Social Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Language / Philosophy / Culture | 3 |
| Foreign Language (Associate of Arts Degree) | 4 - 8 |
| Courses from Major Area / Electives (Associate of Arts Degree) | 7 - 12 |
| Courses from Major Area / Electives (Associate of Science Degree) | 13 |
Career Destination
General Studies (Associate of Arts)
General Studies (Associate of Science)
Career Opportunities
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Radio and Television Announcers
Social and Community Service Managers
Social Science Research Assistants
Marketable Skills
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Competency
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Leadership
- Logical Reasoning
- Negotiating
- Persuasion
- Problem Solving
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Written Communication
Transfer Opportunities
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Tarleton State University
Sam Houston State University
University of North Texas
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dean’s Office
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7496
