General Studies - AA

The Associate of Arts Degree (AA) in General Studies is appropriate for students who have not chosen a career or are interested in a broad-based education. Students will complete the core requirements for the Associate of Arts plus 25 elective hours. Upon completion of the Associate of Arts degree in General Studies, the student will.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Core I	Communications	9
Core II	Mathematics and Science	7
Core III	Arts and Humanities	6
Core IV	Social Sciences	6
Core V	Native American Studies	3
Core VI	Computer Technology	3
Core VII	Health	3
Total Credit Hours:		37

Core I (Communications): COMX 111, WRIT 101, WRIT 201

Core II (Mathematics and Science): Science with a Lab recommended for transfer

Program of Study Courses

	Electives	23
Total Credit Hours:		23

Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Learning Outcomes:

• have completed a broad background of studies in the core areas offered at FPCC;
• be able to transfer the freshman and sophomore general education courses required by most colleges or universities offering bachelor’s degrees;
• have explored elective courses in areas of personal interest.

**For specific Learning Outcomes, see Associate of Art and Associate of Science Degree General Education Core Requirements Learning Outcomes.