General Studies, B.A. (Jeffco 2+SLU)
This program plan is part of the formal 2+SLU transfer agreement between Jefferson College and Saint Louis University.
Students in this program will satisfy the degree requirements published in the 2020-2021 academic catalog at Jefferson College and the 2021-2022 academic catalog at SLU. Students must complete all courses and transfer to SLU on or before the spring 2026 semester.
Students who plan to transfer to SLU after spring 2026 should contact a transfer admission counselor to explore options.
Students who have been following a program plan from a previous year's academic catalog can reference their older program plan version at https://catalog.slu.edu/previous-catalogs/.
Note: All Saint Louis University courses for this program are offered entirely online in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.
For additional information see the catalog entry for:
- Students must complete all the courses outlined on the Program Plan unless an exception is approved by SLU.
- Students must complete an application for admission.
- Students may be subject to admission review under circumstances outlined in the Admission Policies.
- Students must present a 2.50 cumulative GPA at the time of transfer to SLU.
Program Plans provide a guided pathway for students to earn an associate's degree at their home institution and a bachelor's degree at Saint Louis University. Students may change the sequence in which they complete courses at their home institution. Students who complete a course that is not part of this Program Plan are encouraged to contact SLU to see if the course could be substituted.
Jefferson College Courses
| Transfer Course | Transfer Course Title | Transfer Course Credits | Equivalent SLU Course | Equivalent SLU Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | ENGL 1500 | 3 |
| MTH 134 or higher | College Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) or higher | 4 | MATH 1200 | 4 |
| PHL 102 | Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) | 3 | PHIL 1700 | 3 |
| COL 100 or COL 101 or COL 136 | Freshman Seminar or Introduction to College: Strategies for Success or Mastering the College Experience ** | 1-3 | General Elective | 1-3 |
| Elective (MOTR Course) | 3 | General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | 14-16 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | ENGL 1900 | 3 |
| MTH 132 | Introductory Statistics (MOTR MATH 110) | 3 | STAT 1100 | 3 |
| PHL 202 | Ethics (MOTR PHIL 102) | 3 | PHIL 2050 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (MOTR Course) (Choose from list below)*** | 3 | ANTH 1200 or CCJ 1010 or CMM 2400 or POLS 1100 or PSY 1010 or SOC 1180 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | 15 | ||
| Year Two | ||||
| Fall | ||||
| COM 110 | Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) | 3 | CMM 1200 | 3 |
| PHL 201 | World Religions (MOTR RELG 100) | 3 | THEO 2710 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 | |
| BIO 101 or CHM 101 or CHM 111 | General Biology (MOTR BIOL 100L) or Introductory Chemistry (MOTR CHEM 100L) or General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L)**** | 4 | BIOL 1240/1245 or CHEM 1050 or CHEM 1110/1115 | 4 |
| HST 103 or HST 104 | U.S. History I to Reconstruction (MOTR HIST 101) or U.S. History II from Reconstruction (MOTR HIST 102) | 3 | HIST 1600 or HIST 1610 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | 16 | ||
| Spring | ||||
| CIS 125 | Computer Concepts and Applications * | 4 | BTM 2000 | 4 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (MOTR Course)(Choose any) | 3 | General Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science (lab optional)(MOTR course)(Choose any) | 3 | General Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts (MOTR Course)(Choose any except PHL) | 3 | Elective | 3 | |
| Elective ** | 3 | General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | 16 | ||
| Jefferson College Total Credits | 61-63 | 61-63 | ||
- *
Recommended. Contact SLU for additional options.
- **
Only required if needed for AA.
- ***
Chose from COM 130, CRJ 110, GEO 103, PSY 101, SOC 114, SOC 115 or PSC 102.
- ****
Additional courses may be approved. Contact SLU for additional options.
Saint Louis University Courses
Note: All Saint Louis University courses for this program are offered entirely online in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals.
| Year Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Fall 1 | ||
| CORE 1005 | Ignite First Year Seminar | 3 |
| CORE 1505 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| HUM 2100 | Cultivating Intellectual Virtues for Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| CIS 2300 | Data-Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| HUM 3300 | Then and Now: Thinking Historically | 3 |
| PMGT 1010 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| CORE 1605 | The Big Questions in Theology | 3 |
| HUM 2150 | How to Think Critically | 3 |
| CORE 2500 | Cura Personalis 2: Self in Contemplation | 0 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| HUM 4100 | Engaging Difference in a Pluralistic World | 3 |
| ENGL 3885 | Writing Personal Narratives | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| Fall 1 | ||
| ORLD 2500 | Financial Concepts | 3 |
| HUM 3400 | Creative Thinking: Cultivating an Imaginative Mind | 3 |
| Fall 2 | ||
| HUM 3450 | Interpreting Texts | 3 |
| ORLD 3300 | Organizational Behavior and Team Effectiveness | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring 1 | ||
| HUM 3500 | Writing in a Digital Age | 3 |
| HUM 4200 | Working for the Common Good | 3 |
| Spring 2 | ||
| HUM 4800 | General Studies Capstone | 3 |
| HUM 4100 | Engaging Difference in a Pluralistic World | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| ORLD 1000 | Foundations of Effective Leadership | 3 |
| CORE 4005 | Persons & Problems in the Contemporary World | 3 |
| CORE 3500 | Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World | 1 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
For additional admission questions, please call 314-526-2825 or email sps@slu.edu.