General Studies (Self-Designed) AA/AS (Offered online)
The AA/AS in General Studies degree is designed for students who would like to earn a foundation of general education and transfer to a baccalaureate program. Students complete 31 credits of General Education and can choose courses from each category in the menu below. In consultation with an advisor, students choose 29 credits of elective courses that will help them to prepare for the bachelor’s degree of their choice.
General Education Courses
More information on General Education Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Global Academic Skills | ||
| A. Mathematics | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Mathematics | ||
| Extended Technical Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| College Trigonometry | ||
| Math for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| College Math for Healthcare | ||
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Survey of Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Intro to Statistical Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| B. English | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| College Writing I | ||
| Intro to Technical Writing | ||
| Intro to Business Writing | ||
| C. Information Literacy | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Cyber Security & Electronic Co | ||
| Intro to Public Speaking | ||
| Intro to Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Communication in Small Groups | ||
| Honors Inquiry and Research | ||
| Research in the Info Age | ||
| 2. Natural Sciences | ||
| Regarding Natural Sciences, students are required to take one course from Life Sciences and one course from Physical Sciences. At least one course must include a corresponding laboratory. | 7 | |
| Select three credits from the following with a corresponding laboratory courses if not taken in Physical Sciences: | ||
| Discover Biology | ||
| Discover Biology Lab | ||
| Fund of Bio for Allied Health | ||
| Fund Bio: Nature of Nutrition | ||
| Principles of Living Systems | ||
| Principles Living Systems Lab | ||
| Select three credits from the following with a corresponding laboratory courses if not taken in Life Sciences: | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lab | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to Gen Chem Lab | ||
| College Chemistry I | ||
| College Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Spatial Sciences Tech and Appl | ||
| Spatial Sciences & Tech Lab | ||
| Our Physical World | ||
| Our Physical World Lab | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics I Lab | ||
| Students can satisfy Natural Sciences by taking the following: | ||
| Integrated Sciences I | ||
| Integrated Sciences II | ||
| Integrated Sciences Lab I | ||
or SCIN 104 | Integrated Science Lab II | |
| Social Sciences and History | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Comm in a Dynamic Workplace | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Education and Democracy | ||
| Personal Health and Wellness | ||
| Intro to American Government | ||
| Intro to Comparative Govt | ||
| Intro to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| History | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| World History to 1500 CE | ||
| Modern World History | ||
| Intro to International Rel | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Culture & Society | ||
| Global Visual Culture | ||
| Intro to Intercultural Comm | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| Global Health Issues | ||
| World Lit Survey | ||
| World Music | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Native Americans in Contmp Soc | ||
| Intro to Diversity in Counslng | ||
| The Religious Quest | ||
| The Hispanic Tradition | ||
| Women, Culture & Society | ||
| Arts and Humanities | ||
| Fine Arts | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Visual Language-Drawing | ||
| Visual Language-2-D Fndtns | ||
| Visual Language-3-D Fndtns | ||
| Ceramics for Non-Majors | ||
| Intro Creative Writing Wrkshp | ||
| Introduction to World Cinema | ||
| Film & Lit | ||
| Enjoyment of Music | ||
| Band: MSUB Symphonic | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I: MSUB | ||
| Choral Ensemble: Univ Chorus | ||
| Exploring Digital Photography | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Humanities | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Art History | ||
| Perspectives and Understanding | ||
| Intro to Literature | ||
| Montana Literature | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Philosophies of Life | ||
| Requirements | ||
| Electives | 29 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
- Earn a minimum of 60 semester credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better
- Satisfy the General Education requirements of MSU Billings
- Earn a C- or better in all General Education requirements
- A minimum of 20 semester credits with 40 grade points must be earned at MSU Billings