General Studies at Lansing Community College is your efficient path to customizing a program of study to fit your academic and career needs. Whether you want to get just the right skills for your business startup, prepare for one of our selective admissions programs, transfer to a university with exactly the courses they need, or simply explore your options before committing to a major, our general studies programs are the perfect foundation. Let our helpful staff and knowledgeable faculty guide you onto your path to success.
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
General Associate Degree, GA
Overview
This degree is a customized program of study that should be approved by an academic advisor. A minimum of 60 credits is required and includes the LCC General Education Core requirements. Students must also complete one of two options: EITHER a minimum of 12 related credits in an area of study of their own choosing; OR they must complete the credits required for admission to a selective admission program (see Option B of this curriculum guide.) Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor before enrolling in any course.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Transfer Studies, AA
Overview
This degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Students completing this curriculum will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) between two-year and four-year institutions in Michigan and qualify for an LCC Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement (1482).
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Public Health - The courses identified are required for a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health at participating institutions. Consult an academic advisor to select additional courses required for the Bachelor's Degree in Public Health at the participating institution selected.
LCC works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor's degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associates, including the major courses listed below.
Additional information can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) webpage.
Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination:
- PFHW 123 – Human Nutrition
- PFHW 163 – Healthy Lifestyles
- PSYC 200 – Introduction to Psychology
- SOCL 120 – Introduction to Sociology
Transfer destinations:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Northern Michigan University
- University of Michigan-Dearborn
- University of Michigan-Flint
Transfer Studies, AS
Overview
This degree is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Students completing this curriculum will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) between two-year and four-year institutions in Michigan and qualify for an LCC Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement (1482).
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Public Health - The courses identified are required for a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health at participating institutions. Consult an academic advisor to select additional courses required for the Bachelor's Degree in Public Health at the participating institution selected.
LCC works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor's degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associates, including the major courses listed below.
Additional information can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) webpage.
Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination:
- PFHW 123 – Human Nutrition
- PFHW 163 – Healthy Lifestyles
- PSYC 200 – Introduction to Psychology
- SOCL 120 – Introduction to Sociology
Transfer destinations:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Northern Michigan University
- University of Michigan-Dearborn
- University of Michigan-Flint
Transfer Studies, CA
Overview
This certificate is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Students completing this curriculum will also satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) between two-year and four-year institutions in Michigan.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.