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A general studies degree is not specific to any one field of study. It gives students coursework in the humanities, social science, exact sciences, math, interdisciplinary study, Information technologies, etc.

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Is there a difference between an Associate in General Studies and an Associate in Arts in General Studies?

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).


How do you abbreviate associate degree in general studies?

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


Whats the potency difference of a liberal arts degree and a general studies degree?

The potency difference of a liberal arts degree and a general studies degree is that the liberal arts degree covers the subjects or skills that were considered essential for a free person to know so as to take an active part in the civic life while General Studies Degree covers the basics of the university education.


Is doing your general studies for two years a associate's degree?

NO


General studies is a BS?

The BA and BS is a general degree category from which many specific programs of study fall.


Can someone explain in a in-depth explanation of What a masters degree of General Studie program includes?

A masters degree in a General Studies program entails the study of human behavior, and advanced studies in psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and mathematics.


What degree did dwyane wade get?

dwyane wade did not gradute from marquette and did not get a degree


What does MTS degree mean?

One possibility is, Master of Theological Studies.


Is the abbreviation for Bachelor's degree in general studies?

Typically, it is a bachelor of arts degree (BA). It most often is referred to as a liberal arts major.


What does AOS degree mean?

Associate of Occupational Studies. It is a 2 year degree usually linked to a specific trade.


General Studies?

History of General StudiesThe term General Studies is rooted in the vocabulary of medieval universities.From studia generalia, which once described students outside of the local population, General Studies now refers to a humanities degree earned by adult learners and part-time students.These students are also known as non-traditional students.General Studies became popular at some colleges in the 194s when many soldiers returning from World War II took advantage of the GI Bill, which provided funds for college education and vocation training to returning veterans.At Universities such as Columbia University, the General Studies degree was designed to cater to students with non-traditional backgrounds and educational needs.The General Studies DegreeA Bachelor of General Studies is generally offered to non-traditional students who have interrupted their college studies.Often attending college part or half-time, General Studies students take the same courses with the same flexibility of other Humanities programs, but may have fewer requirements with increased flexibility in coursework.Students enrolled in a General Studies degree often have the freedom to build part of their course curriculum or even to structure the entirety of their coursework.Many General Studies students are transfer students and this flexibility gives them the freedom to apply credits from a former field of study, for example Communication or History, to a General Studies major.General Studies program are offered a variety of colleges.General Studies degrees are offered by community colleges, universities, Ivy League colleges, and online colleges.Classes on campus are often schedule during evenings and weekends to appeal to working students.Universities with General Studies colleges may offer reduced tuition for General Studies students in an effort to address the practical issues faced by working students.General Studies Colleges may also offer specified degrees in the area of General Studies including degree programs in Literature, Fine Arts, and History.Online General Studies DegreesOnline degree programs in General Studies offer degrees on all levels from an associate’s degree to a doctoral degree.The University of Phoenix, Regent University, and Ivy Bridge College offer an Associate of Arts in General Studies.Northern Illinois University, Drexel University, and Texas Tech University are just a few of the online colleges offering a Bachelor of General Studies.Masters programs in General Studies are offered by Tiffin University, and Fort Hays State University.


Can work as an engineer with a general studies degree?

The minimum requirement is a bachelor's degree in engineering. There are also a number of specialties. Some would include the following.chemicalmechanicalelectronicselectricalcomputer scienceenvironmentalmanagement