Associate of Arts

General Studies, A.A.

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Program
General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies program of study is intended for students who are unsure of the area in which they want to major. This associate degree formalizes each student’s course work so that all General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree are completed by the end of the Associate of Arts in General Studies. In addition, the student is offered a selection of courses to help her sample a variety of fields and possible majors.

The Associate of Arts in General Studies allows the student to articulate into most bachelor’s degrees at College of Saint Mary (except the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor in Rehabilitation Studies, or Pre-Physician Assistant Studies status).

General Education

Level I

Item #
Title
Credits
1

Any number, 1st semester.

Sub-Total Credits
10

Level II

Item #
Title
Credits
3

Any ENG course except for ENG 495.

3

Any Art, Dance, Music or Theatre

4

Any Biology, Chemistry or  Physical Science, must include Lab.

3

Any HPS course

3

ECO 150 or any Sociology or Psychology

Item #
Title
Credits
3

Any Philosophy course. (PHL 350 recommended)

3

Any Liberal Arts Course

Sub-Total Credits
34

Required Electives

17 hours from following:

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
17

Some courses may be counted in more than one category. Courses cannot be cross counted within general education. The student must still complete the specific total hours for graduation by taking additional electives.

Developmental courses cannot be counted toward graduation requirements. Student may be required to complete prerequisite courses.

Total Credits
61