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    General Studies

    Associate of Arts in General Studies

    If you are just beginning your college journey, the Associate of Arts in General Studies offers foundational coursework in communication, history, art, literature, mathematics, science and Bible and can be completed in approximately 32 months. Courses are offered in a classroom setting through the cohort learning model and are designed with a Christian worldview that integrates faith with learning.

    If you choose to continue your studies you will be eligible to move directly into one of the FOCUS Degree Completion programs.

    The details

    The Associate of Arts in General Studies is granted upon completion of 60 credits, including 20 credits of FOCUS curriculum or approved transfer equivalents.

    For course descriptions and details about this major, download FOCUS Facts.