Purpose
The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours composed of general education requirements and core elective hours. This degree provides students with a broad-based education that promotes critical thinking skills and allows for an opportunity to make an informed choice in educational preferences.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the A.A. in General Studies degree will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:
- Analyze and interpret texts in a variety of disciplines.
- Present orally one’s own thoughts and plan.
- Recognize a problem and devise a plan of action to solve it.
- Demonstrate an ethical mindset and exercise professional responsibility in a global context.
Major Requirements
Recommended courses for Associate of Arts in General Studies
Biblical Studies, Health and Wellness
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
9-10
Humanities and Fine Arts
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
9
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Item #
Title
Hours
Sub-Total Hours
7
Science and Mathematics
Item #
Title
Hours
3
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4
Sub-Total Hours
3-4
Technology
Item #
Title
Hours
3
Sub-Total Hours
3
Core Elective Requirement (27 hours)
The satisfactory completion of an area of study of at least 27 hours, including a minimum of 9 hours of upper division courses.
Sub-Total Hours
27
Total Hours
59-60