Available online
60 credits
60 credits
required for program
Available online
Cost
$440 per credit
Timeframe
28-32 months
Available online
$440 per credit
28-32 months
Available online
$440 per credit
28-32 months
Advance your education and career with an Associate of Arts in General Studies. Explore foundational coursework in communication, history, art, literature, mathematics, science, and the Bible.
Our online Associate of Arts in General Studies is intentionally designed to be both realistically attainable and undeniably valuable.
Discover an online general studies degree that provides a solid foundation across subjects and explores knowledge with application to careers or baccalaureate study. Coursework includes requirements in the following subject areas:
Experience it all within a supportive Christian community to encourage you as you live out your calling.
general education requirements for Northwestern’s bachelor’s degrees
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Career Opportunities
An Associate of Arts in General Studies provides you with a foundation for success in the real world. At UNW, earning a general studies degree online will prepare you for careers in healthcare, faith-based organizations, government, professional and technical services, educational services, and more.
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Note: Roles in some settings may require additional education or training.
As you pursue an online Associate of Arts in General Studies at UNW, you will explore knowledge from a variety of disciplines including humanities, communication, math and science, and the Bible. Dive into this foundational program that will prepare you to be a successful professional in a variety of fields or to continue onto a bachelor's degree program.
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Professors at Northwestern are focused on their students first. Our online general studies program faculty include experts in their respective fields who want to help you grow in your knowledge, skills, and faith while you earn your degree.
Throughout our online Associate of Arts in General Studies, study under professors who not only have decades of past experience but are active in their fields of expertise. This means you will have the opportunity to explore multiple fields under the guidance of those who know them best.r
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