Associate of Arts
in General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies provides students with the General Studies they need to prepare them for the versatility demanded in today's workforce. This program ensures that students acquire a broad range of knowledge and cultural enrichment necessary to master multiple modes of inquiry, effectively analyze and communicate information, and ethically participate in local, national, and international business practices.

Note: At this time, this program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid due to its recent addition to the CSU Curriculum. Students desiring to use Federal Student Aid will need to select an eligible program.

Graduates will successfully complete 60 semester hours outlined below
Semester Hours
General Studies Requirements	37
Course Electives	23
Total	60

Required General Studies	37
Course Number / Description	Semester Hours
Required First Course	1
OR 1010 - Student Orientation
Humanities / Fine Arts / Communications	9
Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area
History	6
Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area
Behavioral and Social Sciences	6
Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area
Natural Sciences	6
Select 2 courses from this area
Mathematics	3
Select 1 course from this area
English Composition	6
Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area

Course Electives	23
To meet the required course electives, students may complete any of the General Studies courses or any 2000 - 3000 level course not already used to meet other requirements.

Total 60 Semester Hours