The General Studies requirements are the courses that provide the skills and knowledge considered essential for all bachelor degree students at Siegal College.  Siegal College bachelor students are encouraged to register concurrently at Cuyahoga Community College or another accredited undergraduate institution and complete the 45 non-residential credits in General Studies requirements before they have earned more than 39 core credits in Judaic Studies at Siegal. This guide has been designed to assist the student in choosing courses, which will meet the general studies requirement. 
Siegal College welcomes inquiries from students at Cuyahoga Community College who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies.  Students accepted at Siegal College will receive official transcript evaluations as part of the admissions process.

45 non-residential credits in general studies to be distributed among the Arts and the Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Science, Mathematics and Electives.  Basic English competency must be established and six credits in English composition and a basic mathematics course are required.

A suggested distribution is:

• Humanities – 12 credits
  • 6 credits of English composition is required
• Social and Behavioral Sciences – 15 credits
• Science – 3 credits
• Mathematics – 3 credits
• Electives – 12 credits

Courses in Arts and the Humanities include courses in English, Literature, Fine Arts, Music and languages other than Hebrew.  Courses in Social and Behavioral Sciences include courses in Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.  Courses in Physical Science include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.  Computer courses fall within the Mathematics requirement.

Note: Siegal College will accept a maximum of 6 credits of physical education or dance classes (with the exception of Dance Appreciation) for transfer credit.

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