2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies (A.A.) - L


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Program Mission Statement

This program is intended to introduce students to the nature and benefits of collegiate level academic study.

Program Goals

This program is designed to provide the student with a firm and broad base in the liberal arts and sciences and an opportunity to pursue further study in areas of interest at an introductory or intermediate level. The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is available to all qualified students upon filing a request to graduate prior to the final semester of study. This degree is intended to provide a diploma at the end of two years of college study. 

Program Assessment

Students must successfully complete the Graduation Standards established by the Vermont State College System.

Requirements for the Associate of Arts in General Studies


Core: 40 Credits


Completion of General Education Core Curriculum  for Four-Year Programs.

Elective courses: 20 Credits


Elective courses must be in addition to, and distinct from, the courses included in the General Education Core Curriculum. Courses cannot be counted in both areas. 

Minimum required credits for the program: 60

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