The Associate in Arts General Studies concentration is designed for students exploring many interests in a wide variety of disciplines. It is also appropriate for students whose career choice or academic goals cannot be met in any other academic programs.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - General Studies
Requirements
First Semester
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
×Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Elective
×Second Semester
Natural or Physical Science
×Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Elective (3 or 4)
×Third Semester
Natural or Physical Science
×Behavioral & Social Sciences
×Choose one course from the following:
Elective
×Elective
×Elective
×Fourth Semester
Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Elective
×Elective
×Elective
×Elective (if needed)
×MassTransfer & more
The General Studies concentration allows student to plan and continue their education toward careers in business, information technology, justice, media, education social services, government, and healthcare.
Students are advised to work with the transfer institution to guarantee maximum transferability of credits.
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See also: What can I do with this major?
Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.