Are you undecided about your major? We have that field of study at Sheridan College and Gillette College – it’s called General Studies! Many students are unsure of their major. The average college student changes his/her major three times before graduating. A major in General Studies allows you to choose from a wide variety of subjects allowing you to explore different areas of study. In addition, we offer career assessments to assist you in individual career and major selection.

The General Studies program is designed for students who wish to gain basic knowledge and/or wish to transfer to a university. All transfer students must to fulfill general degree requirements which are included in a General Studies major.

Our student transfer record is excellent, with students transferring to colleges and universities nation-wide. Recent studies from the University of Wyoming show that our transfer students outperform other community college transfers and students who start at the University of Wyoming.

In addition to a variety of academic programs, we offer a number of opportunities outside the classroom including clubs and activities which provide a well-rounded educational experience.

General Studies Program Outcomes

• Communicate effectivety in multiple areas using appropriate medium.
• Apply mathematical techniques to real-world and theoretical problems.
• Differentiate among diverse human systems.
• Explain the impact of the arts and philosophy on the human condition.
• Apply the basic scientific method to real-world and theoritical problems.
• Analyze lifestyle components of personal wellness.
• Analyze lifestyle components of personal wellness.  Catogerize geographical and cultural elements that produce a particular human culture.

Required Course of Study for AS Degree