The General Associate and Transfer Studies degrees at Lansing Community College are intended only for students whose academic and career needs can’t be met by a traditional program-specific major. Students wanting to pursue the General Associate, Transfer Studies A.A., or Transfer Studies A.S., must meet with an academic advisor so our helpful staff can guide you onto your path to success.
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
General Associate Degree, GA
Overview
The General Associate degree requires approval by an academic advisor. A minimum of 60 credits is required. In addition to completing the LCC General Education - Applied Degrees course requirements, students must also complete 40-45 credits in an area of study of their own choosing. The major is not recommended for students intending to transfer or those seeking employment in a field that requires a program specific degree.
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
The Transfer Studies Associate of Arts degree requires approval by an academic advisor. A minimum of 60 credits is required. Students completing this curriculum will satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education requirements, and qualify for an LCC Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement (1482). The major is not intended for students pursuing a career upon completion, or those intending to transfer to study a program in which LCC offers a degree. Our program-specific pathways are built from transfer articulation agreements with universities in Michigan, and generally are more efficient pathways for course transferability.
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
The Transfer Studies Associate of Science degree requires approval by an academic advisor. A minimum of 60 credits is required. Students completing this curriculum will satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education requirements, and qualify for an LCC Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement (1482). The major is not intended for students pursuing a career upon completion, or those intending to transfer to study a program in which LCC offers a degree. Our program-specific pathways are built from transfer articulation agreements with universities in Michigan, and generally are more efficient pathways for course transferability.
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
Students completing the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education requirements for an LCC associate degree are also eligible to receive the Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement.
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.

