General Studies
A versatile multidisciplinary foundation designed for maximum transferability to four-year universities or entry-level professional pathways.
Program Overview
The Associate in Arts in General Studies degree prepares students with a comprehensive, well-rounded education across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, communication, and biblical foundations. The courses taken in this degree program prepare graduates to pursue baccalaureate coursework or immediate employment in diverse community leadership roles.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
Curriculum Structure (61 Credits)
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate collegiate written and oral communication competencies
- Apply critical thinking and quantitative analysis to real-world problem solving
- Articulate a biblical worldview integrated with broad academic disciplines
- Seamlessly transition into junior-level baccalaureate degree programs
Potential Career Pathways
Graduates are prepared for service across diverse sectors:
- Preparation for 4-Year Bachelor Degrees
- Tribal & Community Administration
- Non-Profit & Regional Organization Staff
- Customer & Client Relationship Management
* Note: ACC does not guarantee specific employment placement, certification, or licensure upon graduation.
Transfer Partners & Articulation
Credits from ACC transfer to accredited colleges and universities:
- University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)
- Corban University
- Crown College
- North Park University
* Transfer credit acceptance is determined by the receiving institution.
Detailed syllabi and course prerequisites in the published catalog.
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