Division of General Studies
You've decided on your major, and you're excited about studies that will prepare you for your life's work. There's more that you need to know, though, in order to become a successful professional, and that's where the Voorhees College Division of General Studies comes in.
The Voorhees program is designed in the finest tradition of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, who believed that a strong liberal arts education is necessary for professionals to become scholars and leaders.
Through your coursework in General Studies, you'll master the verbal skills – written and oral – that you'll use to craft compelling presentations and to write persuasive memos throughout your career.
You'll get a grasp of basic economic concepts that will come into play when you buy your first home or decide how to invest your earnings.
You'll hone math skills that you'll use to decide whether that home loan is a wise decision.
You'll learn a different language – studies that can improve your abilities in English, too – and be exposed to a wealth of topics in the humanities, art and music.
Most of all, the General Studies program ensures that you leave Voorhees with the background and information you need to excel in our ever-changing world.
General Education Requirements
All Voorhees students must complete the following courses to satisfy the requirements of their degree program:
Cultural Enrichment: 72 hours
College Dynamics: 1 hour
English / Literature: 9 hours
Math: 6 hours
History: 9 hours
Humanities: 2 hours
Foreign Language: 3 hours
Biological Science: 3 hours
Physical Science: 3 hours
Economics: 3 hours
Computer Science: 3 hours
Physical Education or Military Science: 2 hours
Speech: 3 hours
Religion & Philosophy: 3 hours
Contact the Division of General Studies
The Division of General Studies is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailing Address:
Division of General Studies
Voorhees College
P.O. Box 678
Denmark, SC 29042
Campus Address:
Room 102, Matthew A. Golson Humanities - Education and Fine Arts Building
5564 Voorhees Road
Denmark, SC 29042
Phone: 803-780-1179
Email: rochelle@voorhees.edu