General Studies:

General Studies

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 64. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

The General Studies Curriculum

The General Studies curriculum is intended for students who wish to design a personalized two-year program for exploration or meeting educational and career goals not available in other programs. While students often enter college uncertain of where their studies are headed, Middlesex hopes that uncertainty can be replaced with clear academic plans and strongly encourages working with an advisor to develop their plan. Middlesex is committed to a sound liberal arts education and the development of a solid foundation of professional skills, which are incorporated through specific requirements in the program. The program also offers a great deal of flexibility as a basis for further study or career paths. However, please note that this program is not designed primarily for transfer purposes and does not provide adequate guidance for meeting bachelor's degree requirements without careful assistance from an advisor. Those transferring students pursuing liberal arts degrees are encouraged to consider the Liberal Arts and Science program, which is specifically designed for this purpose. Other transferring students should ask their advisor to recommend the best program to meet their specific needs. (Learn More)

General Education by Degree Requirements

Communication Skills - ENG* 101 Composition (placement test required) - ENG* I02 Literature & Composition - Choose one of the following: BMG* 204 Managerial Communications or COM226 Journalism or COM 173 Public Speaking or ENG200 Advanced Composition or ENG202 Technical Writing or ENG* 281 Creative Writing.	9
Computer Skills One course from Computer Applications, Information Systems, or Digital Arts. Students with proficient computer skills may opt to take a computer placement test to waive the requirement, substituting an open elective.	3
Mathematics (placement test required) MAT* 104 or higher. Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution should check with an advisor; specific math courses may be required.	3(4)
Fine Arts One course from those listed underArt, Digital Arts, Music, or Theater.	3
Humanities One course from those listed under Art, Communication (selected courses+, Digital Arts, English, Languages, Music, Philosophy, or Theater.	3(4)
Social Science Two courses from those listed under Anthropology, Economics, Geography,History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology.	6
Science One science course, with or without a lab, from those listed under Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health, or Physical Science.	3(4)
Liberal Arts Electives Two additional courses selected from Humanities, Mathematics, Science, or Social Science categories (see above).	6
Open Electives Any credit courses offered by the college to meet a student's interests and goals (courses must be numbered 100 and above).	24

Total credits:	60(63)

NOTE: The following requirements DO NOT ask a student to take additional courses. However, these types of courses must be included in a student's course selections. See L & D course listings in the catalog:
(2) "L" - Library Skills courses (6 credits minimum). Note: ENG 101 & 102 meet this requirement.
(I) "D" - Diversity course (3 credits minimum)
(2) 200-Level Courses (6 credits minimum)
t Eligible Communication courses include: COM 111, 116, 154, 155, 156, 173, 179, 203, 226, 255.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 64