General Studies—Associate of Arts
Degree: Associate of Arts
Website: Associate of Arts in General Studies
College/School: School of Professional Studies
Apply to UIW: Application for Associate of Arts in General Studies
Program Overview
A general studies associate degree is a general degree that gives the students a base of knowledge and skills necessary to eventually move on to achieve a higher college degree, such as a bachelor's degree. Students should consider an associate's degree in general studies if they plan on earning a bachelor's or master's degree in the future, but have not yet decided what field they would like to pursue.
Associate of Arts in General Studies Degree Plan
University Core Curriculum
Students must take 18 hours of the university core curriculum.
| ENGL 1311 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1312 | Composition II | 3 |
Fine Arts Course (3 hours from selection)
| Select 3 hours from MUSI 1320, MUSI 3350, MUSI 3348, or MUSI 2346 or Fine Arts course approved through transfer to UIW | |
| RELS 1325 | The Religious Quest | 3 |
Social Science Course (3 hours from selection)
| Select 3 hours from ANTH 1311, ANTH 2324, SOCI 1311, PSYC 1301, or ECON/ECN 2301 course approved through transfer to UIW | |
| MATH 1304 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Required Community Service Hours
22 clock hours of Community Service is required.
General Education Coursework
Select 18 credit hours of general education courses that may include courses to satisfy core curriculum requirements toward the baccalaureate degree.
Elective Coursework
Select the electives needed to meet 60 total credit hours required for the degree program.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at UIW where 24 of the final 30 hours are taken at UIW. Active-duty military students must take a minimum of 15 hours at UIW.