The student enrolled in the Associate in Arts in General Studies program may plan a completely individual program leading to the Associate in Arts degree. There are no specific requirements for the Associate in Arts degree in General Studies except a total of 60 semester hours, a 2.0 minimum QPR, and the following course and elective requirements: English C101, Math C105, First Year Seminar, 2 additional University core courses, and 2 electives from the Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences.
Learning Outcomes
By completing the program in General Studies, students will: 1) be able to communicate effectively in writing so that one may advance professionally and apply to graduate programs; 2) be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret texts in a variety of disciplines; 3) be able to present orally one’s own thoughts and plans; 4) be able to recognize a problem and devise a plan of action to solve it; 5) be able to show mastery of several disciplines within an academic area of concentration; and 6) demonstrate an ethical mind-set and exercise professional responsibility in a global context.