2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 17, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies, A.A


The 60 SCH Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA) forms the foundation and prerequisites for transfer into baccalaureate programs and, to the extent possible, aligns with the upper-division requirements of the baccalaureate program at several institutions including Lamar University, a four-year institution adjacent to LIT.

Students seeking an Associate of Arts in General Study's degree must complete 60 SCH of coursework including the Core Curriculum. Students are required to complete 42 SCH from nine different component areas. In order to receive an Associate of Arts in General Studies students must complete an additional 18 SCH of approved coursework electives.

The courses listed below may be used to satisfy the requirements of the Core Curriculum and the Associate of Arts Degree.

Recommended Degree Plan


First Year, First Semester


Semester Hours: 15


First Year, Second Semester


Semester Hours: 14


Second Year, First Semester


Semester Hours: 16


Second Year, Second Semester


Semester Hours: 15


Total Semester Hours: 60


Approved Major Elective - General Education


Any transferable academic (not technical) course may be used as an elective. Consult an advisor to verify appropriate electives.