A.A. GENERAL STUDIES (SDSU)
DESCRIPTION OF DEGREE
The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies is designed for students who want to achieve their educational goals in a short amount of time. The degree provides a foundation of general education courses along with elective course work. The Associate of Arts Degree in General studies requires 30 general education credits and 34 elective credits. Many students will continue on to pursue a bachelor’s degree. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education
ENGL 101 Composition I - 3cr
ENGL 201 Composition II - 3cr
SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech - 3cr
Social Sciences/Diversity
(2 courses from Gen Ed. list in 2 disciplines) – 6cr
Humanities and Arts/Diversity – 6cr
Mathematics – 3cr
Natural Sciences – 6cr
Elective credits - 34
A.A. General studies total - 64
GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Proficiency Exam
Exit Interview
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
This degree provides an opportunity to explore growing fields and allow students to begin entry level work with the option of learning on the job and expanding their job responsibilities. There are a variety of job opportunities for students with an associate degree and include but not limited to: Computer Support Specialist, Banking, Human Resources, Retail Management, Healthcare, Childcare, Administrative Assistant, Sales and Marketing, and more.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS & GRADUATES SAY
As a full time employee, a mother of two and working towards a bachelor’s degree, the Associate of Arts degree allowed me to set a short-term goal and achieve it while still working towards my long-term goal. It is great to have the option available that easily works into a Bachelor’s degree.
I was still undecided about my major and chose to graduate with the associate degree. I’m now working full time and gaining valuable work experience.
HOW TO APPLY
South Dakota State University
Admissions Office
SAD 200/Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
Fax: (605) 688-6891
Additional information about applying to SDSU may be found at the following website:
/Admissions/UndergraduateStudentAdmissions/Index.cfm
WHO TO CONTACT
Kristin Abeln
Advisor
SD University Center
605-367-8407
Kristin.Abeln@sduniversitycenter.org
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