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University Parallel, A.A. - General Studies
Degree: Associate of Arts
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: General Studies
For more information, contact the Humanities division at 615-230-3200 or at humanities@volstate.edu.
This pathway is the most flexible pathway offered for students at VSCC. Students who do not know what to major in, who are looking to advance their career, or who want a major we do not offer should pursue this option. Students should work with an advisor to customize their studies to fit their interests while completing the General Education core. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree.
All Technical Certificates are embedded within the Associate of Arts, General Studies area of emphasis. Courses in the certificates may be used to award this area of emphasis.
Transfer Options
This emphasis is not currently part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway, and, therefore, it may not be fully transferable. Since general education and major requirements vary from one transfer institution to another, it is essential that transfer students decide on a transfer institution as soon as possible and refer to the general education and major requirements in that institution’s catalog when planning a program of study. Contact your advisor for additional information.
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
- History Credits: (6)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- Natural Sciences Credits: (8)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Credits: (6)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
- Electives* Credits: (13)
- Foreign Language [One year sequence in single foreign language] Credits: (6)
*An elective can be any college-level course; however, they should be carefully selected in consultation with an advisor. Students should choose courses appropriate for transfer to the senior institution they have selected. Please note the section under Mathematics and Natural Sciences of the General Education section of the Catalog for course pairs not allowed to apply toward graduation. Any course designated with an asterisk (*) in the catalog is a career/technical course and is not intended for transfer.
Suggested Courses & Tracks
Students may wish to pursue a suggested elective “track” of related courses depending on transfer plans. See advisor for more information.
Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), including professional health care degrees, should pursue the Mathematics and Science pathway. Contact the Mathematics and Science division for more information.
Suggested Courses for Electives | |||
ART 1035 | ART 2000 | ART 2020 | ART 253 |
ASTR 1030 | BIOL 1030 | BIOL 1050 | BIOL 1060 |
CHEM 1030 | COMM 1010 | COMM 2045 | COMM 2085 |
COMM 2090 | COMM 2095 | COMM 280T | ECON 2100 |
ECON 2200 | ENGL - Any Literature Course | ENGL 2860 | FREN 1010 |
FREN 1020 | GEOG 1012 | GEOG 2010 | GEOL 1030 |
GEOL 1050 | GEOL 1060 | HED 120 | HIST 2010 |
HIST 2020 | HIST 2030 | HIST 2060 | HIST 2310 |
HIST 2320 | HUM 275 | HUM 280T | INFS 1010 |
ISCI 1030 | MATH 1530 | MUS 1030 | PHIL 110 |
PHIL 1030 | PHIL 1040 | PHYS 1030 | POLS 1010 |
POLS 1030 | PSCI 1030 | PSYC 1030 | SOCI 1010 |
SPAN 1010 | SPAN 1020 | THEA 1030 |
Humanities Elective Track For students interested in the study of society and people from a perspective that teaches skills in problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. Choose elective credits from the following list. |
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ART 253 | ART 1035 | ART 2000 | COMM 280T |
ENGL - Any Literature Course | ENGL 2860 | HUM 275 | HUM 280T |
PHIL 110 | PHIL 1030 | PHIL 1040 | SPAN 1010 |
SPAN 1020 | THEA 1030 |
Career Readiness Elective Track For students who wish to take courses that might be valuable in a range of programs and careers. Choose elective credits from the following list. |
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COMM 1010 | COMM 2025 or COMM 2045 | COMM 2085 | COMM 2090 |
COMM 2095 | ECON 2100 | ECON 2200 | HUM 275 |
INFS 1010 | PHIL 110 |
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- Electives* Credits: (3)
- MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Electives* Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Electives* Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
- Foreign Language (One-Year Sequence in a Single Foreign Language) Credits: (3)
- Natural Sciences (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (4)
- History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- Electives* Credits: (4)