Choose from a wide range of courses within the Associate of Arts in General Studies curriculum.
Pursue a college credential that aligns with your career interests by choosing an Associate of Arts in general studies at University of Maryland Global Campus. Study the general associate鈥檚 curriculum to gain a breadth of applicable knowledge, and then select courses in your area of interest to start building a foundation for your future.聽The聽associate degree program is available to聽non-Maryland residents,聽military servicemembers,聽veterans, and more.聽Learn more聽about聽the聽complete eligibility requirements聽for an associate degree.
About the Associate of Arts in General Studies
In this 60-credit associate鈥檚 degree program, you鈥檒l complete 35 general education credits.聽For the remaining 25 credits, you will need to take elective courses related to your interests and educational goals. Of these 25 credits, you must take 4 credits of required core courses. The remaining 21 credits may be chosen from any eligible courses of interest, provided you have met the course prerequisites. Be sure to review our focused elective options if you need additional guidance.聽If you anticipate seeking a bachelor's degree, you should select courses that will advance that goal.
Learn more about the AA in General Studies curriculum, requirements, and general education coursework.
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By earning an Associate of Arts in General Studies at t 黑料社区, you can benefit from the flexibility of the curriculum and the guidance of our focused elective options. Our courses can help you gain in-demand skills and knowledge or get a head start on a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
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More than 40 percent of postsecondary students nationwide taking undergraduate coursework are enrolled in associate鈥檚 degree programs.
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More than 50 percent of associate's degrees awarded nationwide are in career-oriented fields.
I did tell a couple of my co-workers to join UMGC, one, because it's military-friendly, and two, you could do it online at anywhere and, honestly, it will help you succeed.
Jorge A., Groton, CT Associate of Arts
