General Studies Associate Degree Course Curriculum

(CIP Codes 24.01 - 24.0199)

The world is your oyster! AAU General Studies graduates have a highly versatile associate degree that allows them to qualify for a wide range of careers in a range of industries. AAU graduates are not limited by specialization and provide immediate value to their new employers. AAU graduates have highly marketable skills in today's global workplace.

Special Features of the Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies

Students interested in an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies should note the following special features of this degree plan. Students will select from the two following options:

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies - No Concentration Program

The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies without a concentration includes 60 credits with 33 credits in the general education curriculum and 27 semester credits as electives. 

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Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies - With a Concentration Program

The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies with a concentration includes 60 credits with 33 credits in the general education curriculum, 15 semester credits in a concentration and 12 semester credits as electives. Degree concentration options include: Business Administration, California Real Estate Sales, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Real Estate or Solar Energy.

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Associate of Arts in General Studies
No Concentration Program Courses

Course #

Course Name

Credit Hours

Semester 1

ORI100

Allied Online Orientation

0

COM120

Principles of Speech Communication

3

ENG160

English Composition I

3

ISY101

Introduction to Computer Systems

3

MAT115/MAT120

Business Problem Solving or College Algebra

3

Gen Ed

Behavioral/Social Science Elective (100-200 Level)*

3

Semester Hours

15

Semester 2

ENG170

English Composition II

3

Gen Ed

Science Elective (100-200 Level)**

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Hours

15

Semester 3

PHI107

Introduction to Ethics

3

SOC250

Society and Technology

3

Gen Ed

Behavioral/Social Science Elective (100-200 Level)*

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Hours

15

Semester 4

Gen Ed

Science Elective (100-200 Level)**

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Hours

15

Total Semester Hours Required

60

Associate of Arts in General Studies
With a Concentration Program Courses

Course #

Course Name

Credit Hours

Semester 1

ORI100

Allied Online Orientation

0

COM120

Principles of Speech Communication

3

ENG160

English Composition I

3

ISY101

Introduction to Computer Systems

3

MAT115/ MAT120  

Business Problem Solving or College Algebra

3

Gen Ed

Behavioral/Social Science Elective (100-200 Level)*

3

Semester Hours

15

Semester 2

ENG170

English Composition II

3

Gen Ed

Science Elective (100-200 Level)**

3

CON ELECT

Concentration Elective (100-200 Level)

3

CON ELECT

Concentration Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Hours

15

Semester 3

PHI107

Introduction to Ethics

3

SOC250

Society and Technology

3

Gen Ed

Behavioral/Social Science Elective (100-200 Level)*

3

CON ELECT

Concentration Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Hours

15

Semester 4

Gen Ed

Science Elective (100-200 Level)**

3

CON ELECT

Concentration Elective (100-200 Level)

3

CON ELECT

Concentration Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

UND LOD

Undistributed Elective (100-200 Level)

3

Semester Hours

15

Total Semester Hours Required

60

* Behavioral/Social Science Elective Courses Include: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Psychology and Sociology

** Science Elective Courses Include: Biology, Chemistry, Energy and Solar

 

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