Bachelor of Science in General Studies Offered Only on the Campus of Laurel College Center

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Course Equivalency

Communication Concentration

Health Care Admin Concentration

Bachelor of Science in General Studies

Earn your bachelor’s degree in General Studies with concentrations in Communication or Health Care Administration at Laurel College Center located in Laurel, Maryland.

Washington Adventist University (WAU), a private, faith-based, accredited institution of higher learning is located near the nation’s capital in scenic and historic Takoma Park, Maryland. WAU has been serving the community’s educational needs since 1904. Its School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) was established over 35 years ago to provide a flexible educational experience to help students complete their degrees and maximize career opportunities.

Enrolling in the General Studies Bachelor of Science degree will place you on an accelerated pathway to degree completion. Each class is offered one evening a week in an eight-week session providing you with the opportunity to complete your degree in as little as 18 to 24 months. With small class sizes, our faculty who are experts in their fields of study are able to provide the personalized attention that allows you to thrive and achieve success.

The WAU and LCC partnership provides students with the opportunity to complete their first two years at LCC through Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) or Howard Community College (HCC). Students are also able to transfer credits from any other accredited college/university. The third and fourth years of the bachelor’s degree would be completed through WAU. For a list of WAU’s degree requirements and the PGCC and HCC course equivalencies, see the Course Equivalency tab.

The Bachelor of Science in General Studies offers students in-depth academic programming in communication or health care administration. Students will gain the essential skill set and knowledge required to become competent, moral leaders in their communities and work environments. For a list of required courses, see the Communication and Health Care Administration Concentration tabs.

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The minimum number of credits for the WAU B.S. degree in General Studies with concentrations in Communication or Health Care Administration is 120. Of this number, 38 credits are from WAU General Education Courses, as outlined below. A maximum of 70 credits will be transferred from Howard Community College (HCC) and Prince George Community College (PGCC) toward the bachelor degree requirements. Transfer credits must be a minimum of a “C” grade. Of the 120 credits, a minimum of 36 credits must be upper-division credits. These are fulfilled through the 48 credits of either concentration. HCC/PGCC lower-division courses that match WAU’s upper-division courses will be accepted as lower-division WAU elective credit.

Laurel College Center and Washington Adventist University Associate’s Degree Course Equivalencies with Howard Community College (HCC) and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC)

Communication

The Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in communication offers students the opportunity to complete their degree by taking a specialized curriculum that builds strengths and skills in the diverse fields of communication focusing on public relations and intercultural communication.

The curriculum provides students with a substantial foundation by studying a breadth of topics that include interpersonal communication, public speaking, and mass communications. Students will also study courses in communication law, advertising, and cultural conceptions of gender, race, and class.

The robust curriculum offered in this concentration will allow students to practice and develop a strong and solid skill set equipping them to be effective communicators in the job market.

Health Care Administration

The Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a concentration in Health Care Administration offers students the opportunity to complete their degree by taking a specialized curriculum that builds strengths and skills in health care administration and health care management.

The curriculum provides students with a substantial foundation by studying a breadth of topics, to include healthcare foundations, systems, cultural diversity, ethics, public health, and informatics.

The robust curriculum offered in this concentration will allow students to practice and develop a strong and solid skill set that will equip them to become an effective member of the healthcare administration and management team.

Total Minimum Credits for Bachelor of General Studies Degree: 120

Total Transfer Credits accepted for Associate’s Degree: Up to 70

$325
per undergraduate credit hour

Students attending LCC are eligible for a 30% tuition reduction below SGPS’ standard undergraduate credit rate of $465

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Admission for the B.S. in General Studies degree

1. Official transcript for each accredited degree-granting college or equivalent, and a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 on all previous college credits, and an official high school transcript.

2. Professional Résumé, and Statement of Purpose.

3. TOEFL (if English is not the applicant’s primary language).