Associate of Arts
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Associate of Arts (General Studies)
Enrolling in our Associate of Arts program is a flexible choice for those pursuing or still deciding on a specific career path. Our A.A. degree is designed to transfer directly to a bachelor’s degree program.
Associate of Arts (General Studies)
The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies prepares students for further study or for an immediate edge in the job market. The strength of the General Studies program centers on developing knowledge and skills valued by employers and helping students progress toward bachelor’s degrees by fulfilling general education requirements.
Requirements
- 60 Credit Hours
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
Please view the current catalog for a list of all required classes for this program and admission requirements.
Program Quick Facts
Cost Per Credit: $234 (for both in-state and out-of-state students); Grants, scholarships, and other financial aid is available for qualifying students and programs.
Location: Can be completed on-campus in Valdez or online
For more information about this program and to enroll you can contact PWSC Student Services:
email: pwsc.student.services@alaska.edu
call: 907-834-1600 (Mondays-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. AKST)
What can you do with an Associate of Arts degree?
In the associate of arts degree program, you can pursue general studies that cover a variety of interests and prepare you for a smooth transition into a bachelor’s degree program. The associate degree is also great if you’re a working professional who wants to develop job skills and earn a degree that will help you advance in your career.
General studies majors in UAA’s Associate of Arts degree program complete all general education requirements for a bachelor’s degree except for the integrative, upper-division capstone course.
Bachelor’s degree programs
After completing the A.A. degree program, you can continue your education to earn
a bachelor’s degree from UAA. These are some of the most popular undergraduate programs
at the University of Alaska Anchorage:
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- B.S. in biological sciences
- B.A. in history
- B.B.A. in accounting
- B.F.A. in art
- B.A. in elementary education
- B.S. in nursing science
Associate of Arts careers
PWSC/UAA alumni with an associate degree work in a wide variety of professions and
industries, including:
- Healthcare
- Marketing and management
- Sales
- Education
- Technical writing
- Criminal justice
Self Discovery:
General Studies curriculum creates opportunities to explore interests and discover abilities to help identify compatable careers or future educational pathways.
Writing:
Competent writing skills are essential for most employment opportunities in order to write letters to customers, develop reports, and compose general business communications.
Critical Thinking:
The study of arts, humanities, and social sciences requires review, evaluation, and critique of different points of view, all skills that employers value.