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Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies
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Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies

Total Credit Hours: 62-65


About Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies

Liberal Studies students will explore courses in a variety of disciplines and receive the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that will prepare them for an array of future careers and life-long learning. Guided by advisors and educators, students will carve out a path that is right for them, and must choose one (1) of four (4) tracks of specialization. Students in the program will also complete various general education requirements for transfer to a four-year program.


Liberal Studies Track
General Education Requirements
Course Course Name Credits
English (Choose 1)
EN110A Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab 4
EN110 Freshman Composition 3
Course Course Name Credits
MA___ Mathematics Requirement 3-4
CO110 Critical Thinking 3
Natural and Physical Sciences (Choose 1)
SI103/103L Introduction to Marine Biology (3)/ Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI110/110L Environmental Biology (3)/ Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Choose 1)
SO130 Introduction to Sociology 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment
PY120 General Psychology
WG101 Women and Gender Studies
Humanities and Fine Arts (Choose 1)
ASL100 American Sign Language I 4
JA110 Japanese I
CH110 CHamoru I
KE110 Korean I
 
Major Requirements
Category A  (Choose 1)
HI121 World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500) 3
HI122 World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)
PI101 Introduction to Philosophy
HM110 Introduction to Community Services
WG101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Category B
EN111 Writing for Research 3
Category C
CO125 Introduction to Human Communication and Speech 3
Category D (Choose 1)
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
HI176 Guam History
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam
HM201 Social Welfare and Development: Global Challenges
Category E (Choose 1)
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment 3
HM110 Introduction to Community Services 3
HI176 Guam History 3
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
ASL110 American Sign Language II 4
CH111 CHamoru II 4
JA111 Japanese II 4
KE111 Korean II 4
SI103/1103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
Category F (Choose 1)
TH101 Introduction to the Theater 3
EN210 Introduction to Literature
Electives

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3

 
Any college level course not previously taken 3
Program Total 62-65
 
Business Track
General Education Requirements
Course Course Name Credits
English (Choose 1)
EN110A Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab 4
EN110 Freshman Composition 3
Course Course Name Credits
MA___ Mathematics Requirement 3-4
CO110 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement 3
Natural and Physical Sciences (Choose 1)
SI103/103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Choose 1)
SO130 Introduction to Sociology 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment
PY120 General Psychology
WG101 Women and Gender Studies
Humanities and Fine Arts (Choose 1)
ASL100 American Sign Language I 4
JA110 Japanese I
CH110 CHamoru I
KE110 Korean I
Major Requirements
Category A  (Choose 1)
HI121 World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500) 3
HI122 World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)
PI101 Introduction to Philosophy
HM110 Introduction to Community Services
WG101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Category B
EN111 Writing for Research 3
Category C
CO125 Introduction to Human Communication and Speech 3
Category D (Choose 1)
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
HI176 Guam History
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam
HM201 Social Welfare and Development: Global Challenges
Category E (Choose 1)
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment 3
HM110 Introduction to Community Services 3
HI176 Guam History 3
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
ASL110 American Sign Language II 4
CH111 CHamoru II 4
JA111 Japanese II 4
KE111 Korean II 4
SI103/1103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1) 4
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
Category F (Choose 1)
Course Course Name Credits
TH101 Introduction to the Theater 3
EN210 Introduction to Literature
Business Electives

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any AC, SM, or MK, HS, VC, CUL, FSM course or related field) 3
Program Total 62-65
 
Health and Science Track
General Education Requirements
Course Course Name Credits
English (Choose 1)
EN110A Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab 4
EN110 Freshman Composition 3
Course Course Name Credits
MA___ Mathematics Requirement 3-4
CO110 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement 3
Natural and Physical Sciences (Choose 1)
SI103/103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Choose 1)
SO130 Introduction to Sociology 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment
PY120 General Psychology
WG101 Women and Gender Studies
Humanities and Fine Arts (Choose 1)
ASL100 American Sign Language I 4
JA110 Japanese I
CH110 CHamoru I
KE110 Korean I
Major Requirements
Category A  (Choose 1)
HI121 World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500) 3
HI122 World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)
PI101 Introduction to Philosophy
HM110 Introduction to Community Services
WG101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Category B
EN111 Writing for Research 3
Category C
CO125 Introduction to Human Communication and Speech 3
Category D (Choose 1)
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
HI176 Guam History
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam
HM201 Social Welfare and Development: Global Challenges
Category E (Choose 1)
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment 3
HM110 Introduction to Community Services 3
HI176 Guam History 3
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
ASL110 American Sign Language II 4
CH111 CHamoru II 4
JA111 Japanese II 4
KE111 Korean II 4
SI103/1103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
Category F (Choose 1)
Course Course Name Credits
TH101 Introduction to the Theater 3
EN210 Introduction to Literature
Health and Science Electives

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3

 
Elective (Any MA, SI, HL, NU, MS, CJ, HM courses or related field) 3
Program Total 62-65
 
CHamoru Education and Culture Track
General Education Requirements
Course Course Name Credits
English (Choose 1)
EN110A Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab 4
EN110 Freshman Composition 3
Course Course Name Credits
MA___ Mathematics Requirement 3-4
CO110 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement 3
Natural and Physical Sciences (Choose 1)
SI103/103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Laboratory (1)
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Choose 1)
SO130 Introduction to Sociology 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment
PY120 General Psychology
WG101 Women and Gender Studies
Humanities and Fine Arts (Choose 1)
ASL100 American Sign Language I 4
JA110 Japanese I
CH110 CHamoru I
KE110 Korean I
Major Requirements
Category A  (Choose 1)
HI121 World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500) 3
HI122 World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)
PI101 Introduction to Philosophy
HM110 Introduction to Community Services
WG101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Category B
EN111 Writing for Research 3
Category C
CO125 Introduction to Human Communication and Speech 3
Category D (Choose 1)
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
HI176 Guam History
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam
HM201 Social Welfare and Development: Global Challenges
Category E (Choose 1)
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam 3
PY100 Personal Adjustment 3
HM110 Introduction to Community Services 3
HI176 Guam History 3
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
ASL110 American Sign Language II 4
CH111 CHamoru II 4
JA111 Japanese II 4
KE111 Korean II 4
SI103/1103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
SI110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3)/ Laboratory (1) 4
Category F (Choose 1)
Course Course Name Credits
TH101 Introduction to the Theater 3
EN210 Introduction to Literature
CHamoru Education and Culture Electives

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3

 
CHamoru Education and Culture related course 3
Program Total 62-65

The categories A, B, C, D, E, and F above correspond to the following UOG gen ed categories:

Category A: Human Systems and Organizations (Tier II)
Category B: Core Foundation (Tier I)
Category C: Core Foundation (Tier I)
Category D: Cultural Perspectives (Tier II)
Category E: Uniquely UOG (Tier II)
Category F: Creative and Expressive Arts (Tier II)
    
Note on Major Requirements: Where more than one option is presented, choose one course from each category. Choose courses not previously taken for General Education or another category. If you are planning to transfer, you should choose courses that align with the general education requirements of your desired major at a four-year institution. Consult with your advisor to create your educational plan.

2024-2025 College Catalog

Recognizing the necessity for students to succeed in the complex and rapidly changing workplace, Guam Community College offers a general education curriculum that introduces students to major areas of knowledge and methods of inquiry. All degree programs require an interdisciplinary general education component that promotes the development of intellectual skills that enable students to become effective learners and informed citizens. Critical thinking, the use of language and computation, appropriate social skills, global awareness and respect for diverse opinions are among the learning outcomes provided in the general education requirements of each program.

Guam Community College believes that general education provides the academic foundation necessary for students to achieve their life goals. General education is intended to offer students a breadth of quality student learning experiences, encourage their respect for cultural heritage, promote their ethical and responsible social behavior and facilitate their life-long learning.

The General Education program strives to foster student learning and skill development in civic engagement, critical thinking, understanding of the relationship between the individual and society, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and written communication.

Guam Community College believes that high quality general education opportunities for all citizens are necessary for democratic principles and practices to exist and for a sound economy to flourish. The College continually scrutinizes the general education curriculum in order to assure that all degrees and certificates granted by the College support this vision of general education and that it serves as a means to inspire hope, opportunity and responsibility in all its constituencies.

Requirements for General Education follow the options described below. Students declared prior to fall 2010 will follow the requirements indicated in the applicable catalog in which they first declared their major program at the College.
 

Notes on General Education requirements

Students are advised to check the requirements for their specific programs before taking General Education courses.
Courses chosen to meet the general education requirements may not be used to meet the Major Requirements of a student’s specific degree program.

The list contains courses with pre-requisites, so students should make their choices carefully and thoughtfully. Students may consult a counselor or an academic advisor for guidance in choosing any of the course options listed.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs require different levels of coursework to meet General Education requirements, please review the individual programs for more information.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Scope 1: Skills for and Application of Lifelong Learning
Freshman Composition (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)
Course # Course Name Credits
EN 110 Freshman Composition 3
EN110A Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab 4
EN 111 Writing for Research 3
Mathematics (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course # Course Name Credits
MA 110A Finite Mathematics 3
MA 115 Fundamentals of College Algebra 3
MA 161A College Algebra & Trigonometry I 3
*Any college level math will be considered for the completion of this category
Literacy for Life Skills (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course # Course Name Credits
CO 110 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement 3
CS 151 Windows Applications
CS 152 Macintosh Applications
Scope 2: Broad Comprehension of the Development of Knowledge, Practice and Interpretation
Humanities & Fine Arts (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course # Course Name Credits
ASL 100 American Sign Language I 4
CH 110 Chamorro I 4
ED 265 Culture & Education in Guam 3
CO 125 Introduction to Human Communication and Speech 3
EN 210 Introduction to Literature 3
HI 121 World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500) 3
HI 122 World Civilization (1500 to Present Time) 3
HI 176 Guam History 3
HM 110 Introduction to Community Services 3
HM 201 Social Welfare & Development: Global Challenges 3
HU 120 Pacific Cultures 3
HU 220 Guam Cultures & Legends 3
JA 110 Japanese I 4
KE 110 Korean I 4
PI 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
TH 101 Introduction to the Theater 3
VC 101 Introduction to Visual Communications 3
*Any foreign language, humanities, or fine arts course will be considered for the completion of this category
Natural & Physical Sciences (Choose one course and the corresponding lab from the following to meet the required 4 credits)**
Course # Course Name Credits
SI 101/101L Introduction to Chemistry: Theory (3) & Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1) 4
SI 103/103L Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3) & Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI 110/110L Environmental Biology: Theory (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 141 Applied Physics I
SI 150/150L Introduction to Microbiology: Theory (3) & Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (1)
SI131/131L Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Theory (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1)
SI132/132L Human Anatomy & Physiology II: Theory (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory (1)
**The exception to this would be SI141 which does not include a laboratory requirement
Scope 3: Preparation for and Acceptance of Responsible Participation in Civil Society
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course # Course Name Credits
EC 110 Principles of Economics 3
PS140 American Government 3
PY 100 Personal Adjustment 3
PY 120 General Psychology 3
PY 125 Interpersonal Relations 3
SO 130 Introduction to Sociology 3
CJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
WG 101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3
*Any social and behavioral science course will be considered for the completion of this category
Minimum General Education Requirements 19

2024-2025 College Catalog


This suggested sequence of courses is based on the 2024-2025 College Catalog.
 
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course Course Name Credits Course Course Name Credits
EN___ English Requirement 3-4 EN111 Category B: Writing for Research 3
MA__ Mathematics Requirement 3-4 CO125 Category C: Intro to Human Communication and Speech 3

 
Category A: Requirement 3
 
Natural and Physical Science Requirement 4

 
Elective 1 3
 
Category D: Requirement 3

 
Elective 2 3
 
Elective 3   3
Total 15-17
 
Total 16
Year 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course Course Name Credits Course Course Name Credits
CO110 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement for Civic Engagement 3
 
Humanities and Fine Arts Requirement 4

 
Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3
 
Category F: Requirement 3

 
Category E: Requirement 3
 
Elective 6 3

 
Elective 4 3
 
Elective 7 3

 
Elective 5 3
 
Elective 8 3

 
Total 15
 
Total 16
 Program Total 62-65
 

The categories A, B, C, D, E, and F above correspond to the following UOG gen ed categories:

Category A: Human Systems and Organizations (Tier II)
Category B: Core Foundation (Tier I)
Category C: Core Foundation (Tier I)
Category D: Cultural Perspectives (Tier II)
Category E: Uniquely UOG (Tier II)
Category F: Creative and Expressive Arts (Tier II)

Note on Major Requirements: Where more than one option is presented, choose one course from each category. Choose courses not previously taken for General Education or another category. If you are planning to transfer, you should choose courses that align with the general education requirements of your desired major at a four-year institution. Consult with your advisor to create your educational plan. 

2024-2025 College Catalog



Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Upon successful completion of the AA in Liberal Studies program, students will be able to:

  1. Plan for an advanced program of study in a particular field or to achieve a career goal, based on interests, skills, and an awareness of different disciplines.
  2. Examine local, regional, and global issues from multiple perspectives.
  3. Internalize their role as a global citizen in a local and/or regional context.



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