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Online Associate Degree A.A. General Studies

Overview

Suitable for any occupation, Columbia Southern University's Associate of Arts in general studies provides students with a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences that can be transferred to professional environments and advanced degree programs. The curriculum provides students with key skills needed in today’s workplace, including critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving, research interpretation and more.

* Note: This program is not eligible for Federal Student Aid or Military Tuition Assistance

Degree at a Glance

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Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

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Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

For more information regarding courses outside the recommended course of study, view the full course listing.
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Concentration Courses

The following courses indicated by * are recommended to satisfy General Education Requirements.

To fulfill open electives, students may choose any course not used to satisfy program requirements, taking into consideration the degree program upper-level requirements. Students can review all available courses at our full course listing. Students are strongly encouraged to speak to their academic advisor prior to choosing open elective options.
The following courses indicated by * are recommended to satisfy Program Electives.

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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

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Course Type	Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour^*
Undergraduate	$235
Graduate	$325
Doctoral	$420

^*Tuition rate effective July 1, 2019. Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition Rates are subject to change.
The tuition rate for graduate courses per credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU learning partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
^† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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Tuition reports include tuition and required fees per academic year for full time beginning students.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Fall 2015, Institutional Characteristics component and Winter 2015-16, Student Financial Aid component.

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Ways to Save

Paying for school is possible. At CSU, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

Flexible Online Learning Options

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

Enrollment Features

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Enrollment Features

Complete assignments at your own pace while working within set course start and end dates. A term lasts approximately nine weeks.

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Choose From 11 Term Start Dates Per Year
Federal Student Aid Available for Those Who Qualify

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Enrollment Features

Available to students using VA educational benefits, this option combines the freedom of working at your own pace with the structure of set start and end dates.

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Federal Student Aid and VA funding is unavailable for students who enroll in the LifePace Learning® option. Federal Student Aid is unavailable for students who enroll in Veterans Flexible Enrollment.

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Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.

Columbia Southern University is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

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Online Associate Degree A.A. General Studies

Overview

Degree at a Glance

Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

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Curriculum

Concentration

General Education

Electives

Program Electives

Tuition Rates

Ways to Save

Flexible Online Learning Options

LifePace Learning^®

Enrollment Features

Term Enrollment

Enrollment Features

Veterans Flexible Enrollment

Enrollment Features

Student Testimonials

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