Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate of Science Degree in General Studies

Associate of Science
Germanna Community College

The General Studies program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Transfer Degree
Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The General Studies program is intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university. This curriculum provides students the opportunity to customize their courses to align with the requirements of their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to select appropriate courses that support their goals. This curriculum is also beneficial for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a baccalaureate degree but have not determined their intended major. It allows these students to explore potential academic interests while completing general education requirements accepted in a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Germanna Community College within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
Credential
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
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Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
60
Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
60
General Studies Curriculum Degree Requirements (699) (2025-2026)
60
SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement: ENG 111 & ENG 112
3
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 112
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Art & Humanities (6 cr)
6
Art & Humanities (6 cr)
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Social and Behavioral Science (UCGS) (3cr)
3
Social Sci (UCGS) (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
History Requirement (UCGS) 3cr
3
History Requirement (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Natural Science (8cr); Any two or any two-semester sequence of UCGS Nat Science
8
Natural Science (8cr)
8
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Mathematics (3 cr)
3
Mathematics (3 cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Communication (3cr): CST 100 or CST 110
3
Communication (3cr)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 152 & Required General Education Electives (12 cr)
9
ITE 152
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Any Lit (ENG 225-279)
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Second Math Course
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Electives (15 cr)
15
Electives (15 cr)
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Germanna offers students at two area high school a competitive admission into a program that allows them to complete their General Studies AA&S while still in high school. https://www.germanna.edu/germanna-scholars-program/ and https://www.germanna.edu/gladys-todd-academy/
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Germanna Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Communication MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEngineering, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeGeneral Studies, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Sciences in General Studies AssociateAssociate of Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in General Studies DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Social Science Degree Communications MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAS in General StudiesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 60 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Associate of Science Degree in General Studies at Germanna Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $180 Per Credit $10,800 $0 $10,800 The In-state rate also applies to for active duty members, veterans and dependents stationed AND residing in Virginia. (170.95 tuition + 9.25 fees)
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.