General Studies Program at Montgomery College

Earning a degree in General Studies at Montgomery College will help prepare you for the next level, whether that's joining the workforce ortransferringto a four-year university.

Our General Studies Program provides an opportunity for you to focus your studies in one ofthree discipline cores, acombination of those areas, or a chance to start your journeywhile exploring your options.

There is also afully online degree optionand az-degree option(no textbook purchases required).

Students enrolled in General Studies at Montgomery College will need to complete at least 15 credits from courses offered within a chosen core discipline, including a minimum of 3 credits at the 200 level.

Choose Your Area of Concentration

Humanities, Arts, Communication and Languages

The Humanities, Arts, Communication and Languages Core allows students to begin their studies in the following areas: English, Film, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Women’s and Gender Studies and World Languages.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

This core allows students to begin studies in various STEM disciplines

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Social Sciences, Administration and Health

The Social Sciences, Administration and Health Core allows students to begin their studies in the following areas: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

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Interested in More than One Discipline?

Unsure of your Major? Want to explore some options?

Any of the General Studies cores can be used to refine and decide on your interests as you decide on your longer term academic and career goals.Use the information hereto determine which General Studies area is right for you.

Have Questions?

Montgomery College is committed to your success. If you have questions about the General Studies program, you mayschedule an appointmentwith the Counseling Office, aprogram advisor(PDF,), orrequest a program advisor. You may also email us atgeneralstudies@montgomerycollege.edu.