Associate Degree
General Studies
An affordable path to prepare for a career that entails written communication, quantitative skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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Associate Degree in General Studies
The General Studies Program educates students in written communication, quantitative skills, global literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving in order to enable them to succeed in a transfer institution and as citizens.
Estimated Annual Cost: $8,280
Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.
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What You Will Learn
Students will be able to utilize written communication skills.
Students will be able to utilize quantitative competency skills.
Students will be able to utilize critical thinking skills.
Students will be able to utilize global literacy skills.
Students will be able to utilize problem solving skills.
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See How GMC Builds CharacterWhy pay more for the same degree?
Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC Online students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC Online for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:
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About This Program
The General Studies Program at GMC educates students in written communication, quantitative skills, global literacy, critical thinking, and problem solving in order to enable them to succeed in a transfer institution and as citizens.
Degree Program Coordinator
Dr. Russell Spears, rspears@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
Students who major in general studies are able to customize the degree concentration courses to meet their specific educational needs. The General Studies program concentration is assembled by the student. Therefore, one must take into account the various pathways that may lead to different bachelor degree programs. Students in this degree program are advised to work closely with their academic advisor.
Cost for the Degree
Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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