Associate of Arts in General Studies
Nashville, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 19,995 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Associate of Arts in general studies degree gives students a flexible, well-rounded foundation that includes a diverse and broad understanding of fundamental subjects. In addition to completing core liberal arts courses, students choose two 12-hour themed bundles of coursework from the following disciplines: business, leadership, psychology, healthcare, criminal justice, ministry, and general studies. Graduates with this degree can seamlessly transition to one of Trevecca’s degree-completion programs or any four-year degree program.
Deciding on a degree program or a career path right out of high school can be daunting. Fortunately, there’s an option that gives you extra time to choose a major as you pursue a degree.
Trevecca’s Associate of Arts in general studies is ideal for students who need a flexible program that will prepare them to pursue a variety of four-year degrees. You can even take advantage of state and federal aid offered specifically for two-year degrees on the way to earning a bachelor’s degree.
The Associate of Arts in general studies includes 30 hours of liberal arts courses; six hours of religion courses; and two 12-hour course bundles in your discipline of choice: business, leadership, psychology, healthcare, criminal justice, ministry, or general studies.
The themed course bundles offer a perfect on-ramp into one of Trevecca’s degree-completion programs, including a six-hour head start toward a bachelor’s degree. You’ll have the opportunity to explore at least two separate career fields while you build a solid background of knowledge and experience.
Courses are fully transferable to most four-year institutions.
Curriculum
The Associate of Arts in General Studies is a two-year program designed for the student who does not desire to concentrate in one major field of study. The program provides the student with general exposure to the major fields of knowledge with 39-40 hours of required courses and 20-21 hours of elective courses selected with the guidance of an advisor. This degree is for students who complete their college work at this level and is not awarded to those who plan a four-year degree.
Total General Education Required — 39 hours
- ENG 1020 English Composition I 3
- ENG 1080 English Composition II: Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking 3
- COM 1010 Speech Communication 3
- REL 2000 Introduction to Biblical Faith 3
- REL 3000 Christian Tradition 3
- MUS 1500 Fine Arts 3
- BUS 2010 Financial Stewardship 2
- HIS 1400 World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World 3 or HIS 1450 World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World 3
- MAT 1040 Concepts of Mathematics 3 or MAT 1080 Problem-Solving: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 3 or MAT 1081 Problem Solving: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 4
- SCI 1500 Life Science 3 or SCI 1600 Physical Science 3
- HPE 1500 Introduction to Health and Wellness 2
HIS 1400, HIS 1450: either one may be taken as one of the Social Science options below
Intercultural Literacy (choose one) — 2-3 hours
- COM 2025 Principles of Intercultural Communication 3
- COM 2060 American Sign Language I 3
- ESL 3150 English Acquisition (FE-10) 3
- FRE 1000 French Language and Culture 3
- SPA 1000 Spanish Language and Culture 3
- HEB 2200 Biblical Hebrew I 3
- GRK 2200 New Testament Greek I 3
- ECO 3300 International Economic Development 3
- GGY 2050 Fundamentals of World Geography 3
- MUS 2440 World Music and Culture 2
Social Science/Behavioral Sciences (choose two) — 6 hours
- ECO 2000 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
- PSY 2010 General Psychology 3
- COM 2010 Interpersonal Communication 3
- ATH 3010 Introduction to Anthropology 3
- HIS 2010 United States History Survey I 3
- HIS 2020 United States History Survey II 3
- POL 2020 American Political Institutions 3
- HIS 1400 World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World 3
- HIS 1450 World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World 3
- SOC 2010 General Sociology 3
- SOC 2500 The Family in Society 3
- SOC 3200 Social Problems 3
- SOC 3300 Urban Sociology 3
- SWK 1200 Introduction to Social Work 3
Electives — 21 hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Outcome
- Students will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication exhibiting an awareness of content, purpose, and audience while accurately using Standard English.
- Students will articulate the foundational themes of the Holy Bible as well as the intellectual strategies for further study of the scripture.
- Students will articulate the parameters of Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, doctrinal and moral convictions of the Church of the Nazarene, and the connection with intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical life, individually and collectively.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of global civilization, human behavior, and religion through historical, literary, and aesthetic records.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding and practice of various intellectual modes of thinking.
- Students will integrate the fundamental doctrinal/moral tenets of the Christian faith with the basic liberal arts and academic major, forming students for Christian leadership and service in the global community.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of cultural diversity with a capacity to positively engage others.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with an Associate of Arts degree in general studies will be prepared for entry-level positions in the fields represented by the themed coursework bundles. Associate of general studies degree-holders will also be prepared to pursue a four-year degree and can transition seamlessly into one of Trevecca’s degree-completion programs, having already earned six credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree in one of these areas:
- Bachelor of Science in Business
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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