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Associate of General Studies PROGRAM ATTRIBUTES
Recipients of the Associate of General Studies will have demonstrated: - Comprehension of information by reading college-level material across the curriculum.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English across the curriculum.
- Proficiency in oral communication skills across the curriculum.
- Ability to comprehend and perform course-specific mathematical problems.
- Development of critical thinking skills across the curriculum.
- Ability to use library resources to research topics across the curriculum.
- Ability to utilize and apply current computer technology across the curriculum.
- Comprehension of basic concepts of art, music, film, theater, literature, foreign language, history, humanities, and/or philosophy.
All courses are offered in 4-week and 8-week formats and average class size is 35 students. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK
The General Studies degree program is an excellent choice for students planning to transfer to a four-year college, updating their skills for job opportunities, looking for a diverse curriculum to broaden their horizons, or still undecided as to what career they would like to pursue.  
SAMPLE CLASSES Freshman Year
First Semester
ENGL 101: Composition & Rhetoric I
MATH 102: College Algebra
SPCH 110: Principles of Speech
Behavioral/Social Science Elective
Approved Elective
Second Semester
ENGL 102: Composition and Rhetoric II
Natural Science Elective
Approved Elective
CIS 105: computer Concepts
Behavioral/Social Science Elective
Sophomore Year
First Semester
200-Level English or Foreign language
History
Fine Arts Elective
Approved Elective
Approved Elective
Second Semester
Humanities Elective
Approved Elective
Approved Elective
Approved Elective
Natural Science Elective
Total credit hours: 60 OVERVIEW
Bossier Parish Community College is a two-year community college with approximately 6,500 students enrolled each semester. Academic programs of study include associate degrees, certificate/technical diplomas, and technical competency areas. In addition, BPCC provides courses that transfer to four-year degree granting institutions. For more information, please visit: http://www.bpcc.edu/call/
CONTACT INFO
Contact a CALL representative by phone 318-678-6050 or email call@bpcc.edu |
