A.A. General Studies

Why Study A.A. General Studies at TFC?
The mission of the General Studies major is to produce graduates prepared both personally and professionally for service through a unique and individually-tailored path of study leading to an accredited college degree. General Studies majors will gain a well-rounded, basic understanding of interdisciplinary pursuits including biblical and theological studies, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.
Other learning objectives of the General Studies major include developing skill in expressing oneself orally and in writing, learning how to find and use resources to explore topics in depth for college-level research projects, and developing Christian reasoning and decision making by applying personal biblical values to all aspects of life.

Minors:
- Behavioral Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- History
- Mathematics

A.A. General Studies Courses
The Associate of Arts in General Studies is a 60 hour program that includes 51 hours of general education courses (including 15 hours of Bible & Theology) and 9 hours of open electives. The flexibility of this degree completion option will allow you to identify a traditional major that meets your academic, professional, and/or ministry goals.
Featured Courses:
- Bible & Theology
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Science
- Mathematics

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What can you do with an A.A. General Studies degree?
When you earn an associate’s degree in General Studies, you will find that there are many career opportunities available to you. Graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs, such as:
Bachelor Degree Programs
A common next step for general studies graduates are to seeking schooling through a variety of bachelor degree programs.
Business Manager
With a general studies degree, you will be qualified to lead a team and work with individuals to help them achieve their personal goals as well as their team-based goals. A manager often relies on data in order to measure the progress of the team, and typically works to create training programs to improve performance.
Educator
Those who graduate with a degree in general studies are passionate about a variety of fields, which makes them well-suited for a career in education. Many graduates pursue careers as tutors, high school teachers, or seek the graduate education needed to teach at the college-level.