Online General Studies Degree Programs

Liberty University's Associate of Arts in General Studies program is designed as an intermediate, close-range goal for the adult learner, appropriate for either the individual whose career goals require a two-year, college-level education or for the individual who seeks the degree as a bridge toward a Bachelor degree. You will study across a broad range of courses designed to provide foundational knowledge in areas such as English, mathematics, science, and history. Through such courses, you will develop skills in university-level writing, speaking, reading, and computer literacy, with the ability to utilize analytical reasoning and library research.

The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree serves as an excellent foundation and stepping stone toward earning your bachelor's degree in any one of our eight available programs also offered online through Liberty's Distance Learning Program.

The online AA in General Studies from Liberty University is a 60 credit hour program. Tuition is $250 per credit hour, there is a $150 technology fee per semester, a $50 application fee, and a $100 graduation fee.

Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.

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The online Associate in Arts in General Studies degree from Strayer University an excellent option for those individuals who may be uncertain about choosing a major area of study. Throughout the course of this online general studies degree program, students will explore virtually all areas of the curriculum, and will have the flexibility of choosing specific courses to fit their personal and professional needs.

Topics that are covered in this online general studies degree program, such as:

• Research and Writing
• The Origins of Western Culture
• Introduction to Physical Science
• Introduction to Biology
• The Individual and Society
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology

The student has the most flexibility in selecting courses within this program and, by planning carefully and consulting with an academic advisor, may tailor his/her studies at the University to meet individual interests and transfer credits toward more advanced work.

In Ohio, this program is called the Associate of Applied Business in General Studies.

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The online Associate of Arts in General Education degree program from Regent University offers individuals a variety of course in areas such as:

• English
• Math
• Science
• History
• Philosophy
• Social Science
• Fine Arts
• Humanities
• Christian Foundations

Regent University's online General Education degree is focused on helping each of its students to create a broad understanding of the liberal arts field, and at the same time it work to help fosters their need to think critically and intensely about the various ideas that are found in the world.

This online curriculum has been created to be grounded in the core principles of the biblical tradition, and offers students a unique look at general studies along with continued spiritual growth.

This in an excellent program for those individuals who are looking to continue their educational path to a bachelor's degree.

All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

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The online Associate of Arts in General Studies from the University of Phoenix has been created to guide students through developing a solid foundation of understanding in areas, such as:

• Mathematics
• Physical and life sciences
• Humanities
• Social science
• Technology

The online General Studies courses in this program offer students an opportunity to become familiar with a wide array of areas within multiple academic disciplines.

Through this online general studies degree program, students will learn the best practices for accessing informational resources and develop the necessary skills that are needed for communicating at all levels, including informal, formal, and quantitative tasks.

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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Crown College's online Associate of Arts in General Studies degree is an ideal option for those individuals who are looking to develop a solid base of understanding that is needed for preparing new students or adapt transfer students to Crown College's Adult & Graduate Studies program.

Providing a strong Biblical emphasis in a 15-credit Christian Studies core, this online general studies degree program is an excellent option for broadening or narrowing their first two years of undergraduate education while providing a strong Biblical emphasis in a 15-credit Christian Studies core.

Topics covered by this online general studies degree program, include:

• Methods of Bible Study
• English Composition
• Lifetime Wellness
• Gospel of John
• Speech
• Foundations of Biology
• Old Testament History
• Intercultural Communication
• Mathematics Survey

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor as they choose various courses from other programs to take additional credits to meet the elective requirement.

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The online Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree from Fort Hays State University is the ideal program for any individual who is looking for a flexible option for returning back to earn his or her college degree.

This online general studies degree program requires individuals to complete 60 credit hours of courses that will enable them with a variety of skills in a number of areas, such as: Critical-thinking, Problem-solving, Math and Communication skills. By entering the AGS program, you will be able to set and meet short-term educational goals.

Areas of study, include:

• Foundational Studies
• International Studies
• Distribution
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

This is an excellent online program for those individuals who are looking to build the knowledge that is needed for moving onto a 4-year degree program in number of areas.

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Colorado Technical University's online Associate of Science in General Studies degree is an ideal program for those individuals who are looking to for a flexible online option of completing their degree.

This program offers those individuals who have prior college credit or those who have military experience that may be transferred into the program an option for earning their degree from the comfort of their own home or office.

CTU takes a real-world approach to higher education, and an advanced curriculum that has been designed to seamlessly transition into many of Colorado Tech Online's career-focused Bachelor's degree completion programs.

While in this online degree in interdisciplinary studies program, students will develop the core knowledge that is needed for beginning the road through academia.

Designed to aid students in developing the foundational knowledge that is needed for future career opportunities, this online AS in General Studies degree program will guides students in developing a solid educational core that is focused on the student's specific interest.

All applicants must have a high school diploma to apply.

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The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree program from Grantham University engages the student in higher-level curriculum in mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, communication, and natural sciences. The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree places emphasis on writing for content and communication.

At the successful completion of this general studies program, the student will be able to:

• Effectively communicate, analyze, and synthesize knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines
• Analyze the perspectives and terminology of an array of academic disciplines
• Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills
• Apply the knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences in appropriate ways
• Demonstrate skills in research, writing, and presentation across a variety of disciplines

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The online BA/Liberal Arts degree program from Ashford University has been created to provide students with a challenging program based on diverse coursework that covers major global issues, including culture and diversity.

Through this online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Ashford University, students will work with a number of expert faculty as they foster an independent view of the world.

The online liberal arts courses that are offered through this program will introduce students to a variety of topics, including:

• Personal Dimensions of Education
• Adult Development & Life Assessment
• Cross-Cultural Perspectives
• Historical Contexts & Literature
• Personal & Organizational Ethics
• Communication Theory
• Advanced Communications in Society
• Intermediate Composition
• Twentieth-Century Europe
• The Environment & the Human Spirit
• Science & Culture
• Research Methods for the Humanities

Graduates of this online degree in liberal arts degree will have expanded their critical, creative thinking, and communication skills, as well as develop the broad knowledge that is needed to succeeding in a variety of entry-level positions.

High school diploma or GED; be age 22 or older; have work experience, preferably full-time work experience; meet the writing proficiency standards of the College of External Studies.

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If you are looking to gain a base of understanding that is broad in its understanding of various academic areas, then the online # Bachelor of General Studies degree from Baker College Online is the idea degree for you.

This online general studies degree program offers its students the option of working with an academic advisor to create a program that combines various disciplines resulting in an individualized plan of study based on past education, career goals, intellectual interests, or preparation for graduate education.

As students in this online general studies degree program, individuals will take a number of courses that cover topics, such as:

• Scientific Inquiry
• Communication
• Global and Cultural Perspective
• Personal and Social Environments
• Computer Literacy
• Composition
• Philosophy of Ethics
• Introductory Algebra
• Cultural Diversity
• Oral Communication

Graduates of this online general studies degree program will have gained the well-rounded knowledge that is needed moving into a number of careers or graduate degree programs.

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Fort Hays State University's online Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) was created for those individuals who are looking for a flexible option for earning a degree that is based in the various fields of the liberal arts and sciences.

During the course of this online liberal arts degree program, individuals will work with their faculty in defining a career objective, and mapping out a clear path of academic endeavors that will aid them in obtaining this goal.

Based on a general education foundation, this online general studies degree program is focused on preparing its students for a wide variety of occupational opportunities, and can serve as a bridge to numerous graduate degree programs.

The area of emphasis or concentration of this interdisciplinary degree program can be tailored to prepare students for entry into a particular career area.

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This online Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree program from Arizona Sate University has been created to be a transdisciplinary program that has been specifically created to offer students a flexible option for developing a broad knowledge of various disciplines and and view the world from multiple perspectives-an ideal degree for students with a wide range of interests.

Throughout this online Liberal Studies degree program, students will take part in a number of courses that will address topics, such as:

• The arts and humanities
• The social sciences
• Fundamentals of science

The main focus of ASU Online's Liberal Studies degree program is to enable its students wit the abilities that are required for succeeding within any professional climate that requires its employees to be inter-personally aware as well as the variety of human factors that are present in today's diverse work environments.

This is an excellent online liberal studies degree program for those who have busy professional and personal lives, and who are looking for a program that will give them the flexibility that is needed to complete their degree online.

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The online Driver Education Endorsement program as has been created to be an educational endorsement for the Nebraska Teaching Certificate.

Throughout the course of this online driver education endorsement program, students will take three undergraduate courses offered for three credit hours each that will introduce students to a number of areas of that are related to the teaching of deriver education.

Topics covered by the online courses in this program, include:

• Driving Task Analysis
• Developing DE Classroom
• Developing DE Vehicle Skills

This coursework can be completed online; however, observation of range and simulation, as well as demonstration of teaching proficiency, must be completed at the Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range in Kearney, Nebraska.

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