BUILD YOUR CAREER WITHA DEGREE IN GENERALSTUDIES

The Associate of Arts General Studies is designed to provide

students with the opportunity to acquire basic principles and

skills in the general education area while pursuing specific

interests. It prepares students to enter into the Bachelor of

Science General Studies degree or to transfer to another

bachelor’s program.

The Bachelor's program is designed to fit a student’s

academic and career goals. The student will explore a range

of subject areas to broaden understanding of the world,

analyze issues, formulate reasoned conclusions, and

effectively communicate ideas. This degree encourages

students to be leaders in the community and also prepares

students for graduate studies in a wide range of subjects.

An Associate of Arts General Studies Nursing Transfer

program is also available.

Sitting Bull College General Studies degrees open the doors

to many future career and educational opportunities.

Learn the skills needed to succeed in the field.

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DIVISION OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies

Associate of Arts – General Studies Nursing Transfer Bachelor of Science – General Studies

Bachelor of Science – General Studies with Emphasis in Native American Studies

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Program Outcomes For: Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies 1. The student will express ideas effectively through writing and speaking. 2. The student will demonstrate use of technology. 3. The student will develop their knowledge of various cultures with an emphasis on the Ochethi

Sakowin culture. 4. The student will demonstrate sound critical thinking skills and reflective processing of information

to enhance problem solving.

Program Outcomes For: Associate of Arts – General Studies Nursing Transfer 1. The student will gain the acquired basic principles and skills in the general education area required

for transfer to a four-year institution of higher learning. 2. The student will complete transfer requirements for furthering their nursing education.

Program Outcomes For: Bachelor of Science – General Studies; Bachelor of Science – General Studies with Emphasis in Native American Studies 1. The student will create written and oral communication to meet professional standards. 2. The student will demonstrate advanced use of technology. 3. The student will demonstrate research skills by retrieving, evaluating, and using information

appropriately. 4. The student will develop critical thinking skills and reflective processing of information to enhance

problem solving.

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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS – GENERAL STUDIES The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire basic principles and skills in the general education area while pursuing specific interests. It prepares students to enter into the Bachelor of Science General Studies degree or to transfer to another bachelor’s program. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ENGL 110 Composition I ................................................................................................................. 3 cr. ENGL 120 Composition II ................................................................................................................ 3 cr. COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ................................................................................. 3 cr. MATH 103 College Algebra ............................................................................................................. 4 cr. PSYC 100 First Year Learning Experience .................................................................................... 3 cr. SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond .................................................................................. 2 cr. NAS 101 or Ochethi Sakowin Language I ......................................................................................... 3 cr. NAS 103 Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers ............................................................................................. 3 cr. PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................. 3 cr. NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES ELECTIVE ............................................................................................. 3 cr. Select any one (1) course from Native American StudiesGra HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 2 cr. Any two (2) one-hour courses or any one (1) two-hour course LABORATORY SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................ 8 cr. Any two (2) four-hour laboratory science courses Total General Education Requirements ..................................................................................... 40 credits CORE REQUIREMENTS HUM 297 General Studies Capstone ....................................................................................................... 1 cr. MATH 210 Elementary Statistics ............................................................................................................. 3 cr. Humanities Course ................................................................................................................................... 3 cr. Technology Course .................................................................................................................................. 3 cr. Social & Behavioral Science Course ....................................................................................................... 3 cr. Elective Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 8 cr. Total Core Requirements ........................................................................................................... 21 credits TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 61 CREDITS

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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS – GENERAL STUDIES NURSING TRANSFER This program is designed to meet the needs of those students who plan to continue their education in nursing at other institutions. This program is aimed at students who graduate from Sitting Bull College with their AS in Practical Nursing and who want to continue their education as well as those students who are choosing to attend Sitting Bull College to pick up their general education requirements before transferring to another nursing program. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ENGL 110 Composition I ................................................................................................................. 3 cr. ENGL 120 Composition II ................................................................................................................ 3 cr. COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ................................................................................. 3 cr. MATH 103 College Algebra ............................................................................................................. 4 cr. PSYC 100 First Year Learning Experience .................................................................................... 3 cr. SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond .................................................................................. 2 cr. NAS 101 or Ochethi Sakowin Language I ......................................................................................... 3 cr. NAS 103 Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers ............................................................................................. 3 cr. HPER 200 Nutrition .......................................................................................................................... 2 cr. PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................. 3 cr. PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology ............................................................................................ 3 cr. BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I ............................................................................................. 4 cr. CHEM 115 Introduction to Chemistry ............................................................................................... 4 cr. Total General Education Requirements ..................................................................................... 40 credits CORE REQUIREMENTS BIOL 202 Microbiology ................................................................................................................... 4 cr. BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology II ............................................................................................ 4 cr. CHEM 116 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry ...................................................................... 4 cr.

Choose 12 credits from the following (based on the program the student plans to transfer to): Statistics Abnormal Psychology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Anthropology Social Problems Ethics courses Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Western Philosophy Comparative Spirituality Arts course Ochethi Sakowin Tradition, Philosophy, & Spirituality Culture course Finite Math Ethnobotany Total Core Requirements ........................................................................................................... 24 credits TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 64 CREDITS

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – GENERAL STUDIES The program is designed to fit a student’s academic and career goals. The student will explore a range of subject areas to broaden understanding of the world, analyze issues, formulate reasoned conclusions, and effectively communicate ideas. This degree encourages students to be leaders in the community and also prepares students for graduate studies in a wide range of subjects. REQUIREMENTS Requirements for admission are as follows: 1. Successful completion of Associate degree in appropriate area. Requirements for graduation are as follows: 1. Completion of all course work in the curriculum. 2. A minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. 3. A minimum of 40 credit hours of 300 and 400 level course work. 4. For the Native American Studies concentration: a minimum of 27 credit hours of 300 and 400 level

course work in a specific area. 5. Completion of assessment project. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ENGL 110 Composition I ................................................................................................................. 3 cr. ENGL 120 Composition II ................................................................................................................ 3 cr. COMM 110 Fundamentals of Public Speaking ................................................................................. 3 cr. MATH 103 College Algebra .............................................................................................................. 4 cr. PSYC 100 First Year Learning Experience .................................................................................... 3 cr. SOC 120 Transitions-Graduation & Beyond .................................................................................. 2 cr. NAS 101 or Ochethi Sakowin Language I ......................................................................................... 3 cr. NAS 103 Introduction to Ochethi Sakowin Language, Culture & History NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES ELECTIVE ............................................................................................. 3 cr. Select any one (1) course from Native American Studies PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology ............................................................................................. 3 cr. HEALTH/PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 2 cr. Any two (2) one-hour courses or any one (1) two-hour course LABORATORY SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................ 8 cr. Any two (2) four-hour courses CSCI 101 Introduction to Computers ............................................................................................. 3 cr. Total General Education Requirements ..................................................................................... 40 credits CORE REQUIREMENTS MATH 210 Elementary Statistics ..................................................................................................... 3 cr. Electives 100+ Level.................................................................................................................... 41 cr. HUM 497 General Studies Capstone Course ................................................................................ 1 cr. MATH 314 Applied Statistics ............................................................................................................ 3 cr. Electives 300+ Level.................................................................................................................... 36 cr. Total Core Requirements ............................................................................................................ 84 credits TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 124 CREDITS *Courses the student takes before the required general education courses (i.e. MATH 101, MATH 102, ENGL 100) will NOT be included as an elective for the Bachelor’s in General Studies.