The purpose of the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is to provide a flexible degree program that allows students to complete their degree by attending classes that focus primarily on general education courses yet provides insight into a variety of potential academic pathways for those who are undecided about a major. The General Studies program offers practical introductions to the field of general education classes at the college level; additionally, students may transfer many, if not all, credits to a four-year college or University If they choose to pursue a bachelorette degree.
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
General Studies Requirements (62 Credits)
| Semester ONE | Credits | Prerequisites | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1220 | College Algebra | 4 | MATH 1215 |
| ENGL 1110 or ENGL 1210 | Composition I or Technical Communications | 3 | ENGL 098 |
| NAVA 2230 | Navajo Government | 3 | |
| NAVA 2240 | Diné Philosophy of Education | 3 | |
| BCIS 1115 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | |
| SSC 100 | College Success | 1 | |
| Semester TWO | |||
| NAVA 2210 | Navajo Culture | 3 | |
| ENGL 1410 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| NAVA 2220 / NAV 212 | Navajo History or Navajo Historical Perspective of Navajo | 3 | |
| CHEM 1120C | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 | |
| HIST 1110 | United States History I | 3 | |
| Semester THREE | |||
| COMM 2120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1110 |
| ENGL 1120 / ENGL 2120 | Composition II or Intermediate Composition | 3 | ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1110 |
| PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| NAV 210 | Contemporary Navajo Life & Experiences | 3 | |
| ECON 1110 | Survey of Economics | 3 | |
| Semster FOUR | |||
| ENGL 2310 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 | |
| FDMA 2175 | International Cinema | 3 | |
| COMM 1130 | Public Speaking | 3 | ENGL 1210 or ENGL 1110 |
| BIOL 1110C | General Biology | 4 | |
| PED 101 | Physical Education | 1 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 62 | ||
Program Advisors
Julie Bales, Associate Professor of English
Email: jbales@navajotech.edu
Phone: 505.786.4191
M.A., Communication, University of New Mexico
B.A., Communication and Theatre, Montana State University