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General Studies (A.A.)
Build your degree for your best tomorrow.
Graduate with a degree that says you are prepared for a job of impact or signals you are ahead of the crowd as you transfer into a bachelor鈥檚 degree program. The Associate of Arts degree in general studies provides a foundation of general education courses at the university level supporting bachelor鈥檚 degree programs, lifelong learning, leadership, service and careers requiring general education coursework.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Wish to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
- Like to be challenged intellectually.
- Want to explore different career paths.
- Want to study across a variety of subject areas.
- Are self-motivated.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Customer service representative
- Child care specialist
- Bank teller
- Sales representative
- Document control specialist
- Radiologic technologists
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- CarQuest Auto Parts
- Swiftel
- Self-employment
- Daktronics
- Electronic Systems, Inc.
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.