Career Opportunities

Education and Career Opportunities
LDS Business College has developed articulation agreements with all four-year institutions in Utah. Students who complete an Associate of Science degree in General Studies will be able to transfer that degree to those colleges and universities. Those planning to transfer to a four-year business related program in Utah will need to show computer competency in a number of areas.

In addition, an applied skills certificate will help them obtain jobs to finance their further education. Students will find their general education background has provided a broad base which will make them more valued as a professional, will increase their earning potential, and will allow for more rapid job advancement.

Objectives
The Associate of Science in General Studies is transferable to all four-year institutions in Utah which are accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. The degree has been designed specifically to meet general education requirements of those institutions. Students are encouraged to check the departmental prerequisites and degree requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer. Students should also meet with their academic advisor to receive transfer articulation agreements and guides that are available.

The Associate of Science in General Studies degree requires classes in these areas:

1. Classes in Religion encourage students to develop personal moral values.
2. College-wide required courses assist students to develop skills in basic written and verbal communications, human relations, mathematics, and computers, and provide a base for higher levels of learning.
3. Classes in General Education invite students to broaden their perspective and to acquire intellectual flexibility by exploring the three major areas of knowledge: Fine Arts and Humanities, Life and Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences.
4. An American Institutions course that will help students become better informed, more responsible citizens.

Students should meet all the departmental requirements listed. Students who have difficulty with English or math are encouraged to seek assistance through the Learning Assistance Lab (524-8118). Additionally, those who have difficulty with math and plan to major in a non-quantitative field of study at a four-year institution may fill the math requirement by taking the MATH 106 option (see Course Descriptions and an advisor).

Students should seek help from their advisors in choosing elective courses listed in the electives-section below. Carefully choosing electives will allow a student to obtain an applied skills certificate as well.