Associate of General Studies Online
Career preparation is emphasized with this convenient and affordable path to a degree. Develop a personalized program of study to meet your personal and professional goals and shape your degree to your interests with a variety of elective options. Prepare to transition into a broad range of bachelor's degree programs.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online general studies associate degree
Explore a wide range of interests with the multidisciplinary Associate of General Studies online degree program. Gain a well-rounded education and a solid foundation of viable skills that will serve you well both now and in the future.
The versatile Associate of General Studies online degree program gives you ultimate flexibility. Many students start college with a predetermined major, only to discover that it's not the career path they visualize for their future. This degree combines a broad base of core courses with numerous elective courses so you can explore different areas of study and learn more about what truly suits your interests and talents. Upon graduation, you will have both the work-relevant skills to begin a successful career immediately as well as a solid academic foundation if you decide to pursue a bachelor's degree.
By taking courses across a wide range of disciplines, including communications, math, science and the arts and humanities, you will learn how to think critically, communicate effectively and solve problems creatively and strategically.
Learn the communications, collaboration and problem-solving skills that will enhance your ability to succeed both independently and as a productive team member in a wide range of industries and professions.
Prepare for a broad range of professional roles, including:
- Store Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Insurance Account Manager
- Retail Sales Agent
- Store Manager
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Insurance Account Manager
- Retail Sales Agent
Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:
- Problem-solving
- Store operations
- Effective communications
- Customer service
- Product sales
- Problem-solving
- Store operations
- Effective communications
- Customer service
- Product sales
Also available:
A-State offers a variety of undergraduate programs in a convenient online format. Explore our full range of online undergraduate programs.
Tuition
Financial aid packages are available for those who qualify
A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.
The Associate of General Studies online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Tuition breakdown:
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Calendar
A-State online dates and deadlines
Our Associate of General Studies is a flexible online program featuring accelerated, 7-week courses and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Are you ready to apply? Check our admission requirements first.
A-State Online offers a streamlined admission process for both new students and transfers. Students who are interested in the Associate of General Studies online program should review and follow the requirements for admission below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.0 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to admittance at A-State:
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Submit all documents to:
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
A look at the general studies associate degree online curriculum
To earn your Associate of General Studies, you need to complete 60 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 25 credit hours of general education courses and 35 credit hours of elective courses. Students can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
Visit the Course Registration
page to view the course schedule for this degree.
Students must take the following courses.
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (3 hours)
MUS 2503
ENG 2003
ENG 2013
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
POSC 2103
SOC 2213
PSY 2013
Students must complete 4 credit hours of Natural Sciences courses, including one course and one lab.
Students must take 35 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 60 credit hours required for this program. Courses may be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered so long as prerequisites are met.