General Studies AS
The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in General Studies is offered as a two-year degree program designed to meet the needs of a variety of students, including those who enter New River Community and Technical College without a specific major in mind, those who wish to take the courses necessary to transfer with junior status, or those who plan to attend college for only two years at the present but intend to pursue a four-year degree at a later date.
Graduates from New River typically obtain employment or continue to a four-year school. We have articulation agreements with most of the area’s four-year colleges and universities, which means that students may obtain their first two years of a four-year degree at New River CTC, and then continue on (transfer) to the four-year school for the final two years. This 2+2 approach to obtaining a 4-year degree is typically more cost effective for students.
New River CTC has articulation agreements in place with the following institutions to make the transfer process easier: Bluefield State College, BridgeValley Community & Technical College, Concord University, Glenville State University, Kaplan University, Marshall University, University of Charleston, Western Governors University, West Virginia State University, and West Virginia University.
- Associate of Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Online Program
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze issues, identify problems, and apply logical reasoning and evidence-based solutions across a variety of disciplines.
- Communicate clearly and coherently in both written and oral forms, adapting messages for diverse audiences and purposes.
- Apply mathematical and statistical reasoning to interpret data, solve problems, and make informed decisions in academic and real-world contexts.
- Understand and apply the principles of scientific inquiry, including observation, experimentation, and evaluation of empirical evidence.
- Locate, evaluate, and ethically use information from a variety of sources to support academic, personal, and professional decisions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultural, social, historical, and political perspectives and engage responsibly in civic and community life.
- Recognize ethical issues, apply ethical principles, and reflect on the consequences of personal and collective actions.
To be eligible for admission into this program, students must meet the general requirements for admission to New River Community and Technical College.
For more information on this program, contact Dianna L. Putorek at dputorek@newriver.edu or 304-818-2009.
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Graduates from New River typically obtain employment or continue to a four-year school. We have articulation agreements with most of the area four-year colleges and universities, which means that students may obtain their first two years of a four-year degree at New River CTC then continue on (transfer) to the four-year school for the final two years. This 2+2 approach to obtaining a 4-year degree is typically more cost effective for students.
Here is a guide for understanding the rules in West Virginia higher education related to transferring courses.