An AA degree in General Studies helps prepare students to continue their education and obtain a bachelor's degree at a university or college. After studying multiple subjects, students will have a better idea of what they would want their major to be. If they prefer to enter the career industry after obtaining an AA, they will have strong communication, oral and written skills - making them marketable employees.
With an associate in general studies, people can enter into the following fields:
* Management * Health Care * Administration and Clerical * Sales * Marketing * Consulting * Education
There isn't really anything you can do with an associate's degree in general studies. The degree only helps you in the job market when competing against those who only have a high school diploma. So any job that only requires a high school diploma would be a good place for you to apply. You have a better chance than most people.
Well, a general educational background is a good basis for anything. So, look at your personal skills and talents and look for jobs that would be a good fit. A degree doesn't necessarily plug you into a particular job or income level. It may take several jobs to find your niche, but if you keep working you will find it.
Pretty much bupkis. An "associate's degree in general studies" is basically equivalent to "dropped out of college halfway through a real degree, except without taking any of the core courses towards a real degree."
It really depends on what the field of study the Associates Degree is in. If it is a general degree in Liberal arts, you may gain an entry level position as a middle manager within a particular field. However, it is not specific enough to narrow down. the Associates of Arts degree is really meant as a two year degree that leads to a bachelors degree at a four year institution. If the Associates is in the sciences there are multiple allied health fields that are available among a multitude of other areas. Still the degree would have to be career specific. For an example, a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, etc. If the Associates is in the applied science area, then there could be other types of career possibilities, such as Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Computer Science, etc. Now, I am just mentioning a few in each category. The bottom line is this, it all depends on your major field of study. You should secure a catalog from your home county community college, and find out what they offer. Put your foot in the door, and then make an appointment to speak with a career adviser. He/she will help you develop a road map leading to career opportunities.
Depends on what you have it in. Why not finish the next 2 and get a BA/BS ? In the long run you'll earn more money in your life.
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The associates in general studies has to be either an arts or science degree. You cannot just have a degree in general studies. Typically this type of degree is usually referred to as a liberal arts degree (AA).
A scientist who studies fleas (or insects in general) is a zoologist who is specifically an entomologist.
Typically, most if not all credits should transfer between these two majors provided you took the associates degree at a regionally accredited college.
Associates degrees that are transferrable are the most popular. These include an associates of arts, science, fine arts and arts in teaching. Associate Degrees that work towards career and professional goals by themselves are applied science, industrial technology, business administration and occupational studies There are also various off the wall associates degrees like: associate of public service, forestry, nursing, general studies, engineering, applies business, applied arts, baccalaureate studies, political science, etc.
You can be a janitor.
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The associates degree is designed to be a two year program of study which can take anywhere from 60 to 64 credits to complete, depending on the major.
Most people who get an associates degree in general studies are planning on transferring to a 4 year campus. Its often a cheaper alternative to get college generals taken care of at a two- year campus frankly because they cost less per credit. I know UW-Madison has an agreement with a local two -year school that says students who graduate from the two-year school in general studies are automatically accepted into university as long as they maintained a 3.0 average.
If you have an Art degree, which is the more common general studies degree, it would be Associate in Art of General Studies. A.A.G.S. or AAGS Some schools offer a science in general studies degree, similarly it would be abbreviated A.S.G.S. or ASGS
Columbia University School of General Studies was created in 1947.
University of Pittsburgh College of General Studies was created in 1932.
International Institute for General Systems Studies was created in 1994.