General Studies Online Degree from Strayer University Online
Basic details about this degree program:
- Degree: Associates
- Subject: General Studies
- School: Strayer University Online
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Students that are interested in taking a wide selection of courses before deciding on a specialization should consider completing an associate of arts in general studies. This program allows students to customize their own program, choosing courses and electives from all fields of study, depending on the interests of the individual. Courses covered in the general studies program can be applied to more advanced areas of study once a student has decided on a specific area of study.
Courses that a general studies program may include are computing and business courses, basic accounting, criminal justice, communication, psychology, sociology or mathematics. All areas of the sciences are also included as options in general study programs including biology, chemistry, physics as well as associated research classes. General study programs trend to focus on helping the student find areas of interest or development of highly specialized programs for those students that wish to pursue a course of study outside the traditional classes.