Program Overview
The General Studies Associate of Arts degree is a flexible transfer program that is designed for students who complete or test out of a two-semester foreign language series and either have not decided upon a major or need to customize their courses for transfer to a specific baccalaureate degree program. Students who have not yet chosen a major are encouraged to explore their interests by selecting courses from a variety of disciplines. Students who have identified a future major may select classes that satisfy specific prerequisite and pre-major requirements for their intended baccalaureate degree. Since different universities have different degree requirements, students are encouraged to select appropriate courses that will satisfy requirements at their anticipated transfer institution.
What You Will Learn
- Acquire substantive knowledge throughout the General Education Core and Breadth Areas.
- Communicate effectively.
- Develop quantitative literacies necessary for student's chosen field of study.
- Think critically and creatively.
- Develop civic literacy and the capacity to be community-engaged learners who act in mutually beneficial ways with community partners.
- Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner.
- Develop computer and information literacy.
- Develop the attitudes and skills for lifelong wellness.
Additional Information
The General Studies Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of transferable credit with a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better (2.5 or better is recommended). The AA degree also requires successful completion of any language course at the 1020 level or higher as part of the 33 credits beyond general education. These courses are listed as (LN). This requirement may also be fulfilled by taking the second-year courses 2010 and/or 2020 or through experiential language credit options.