Grantham University

General Studies

Grantham's Degree Programs	Credit Hours
Bachelor's Degree in General Studies	124 credit hours
Associate Degree	63 credit hours

General Studies Program Description

Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts in General Studies (AA-GS) engages the student in a well-rounded general education. Achieving effective writing skills is a major component of the program, as over 50% of the required courses involve writing for content and persuasion. In this program, students engage in introductory courses.

Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BA-GS) engages the student in higher-level curriculum in mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, communication, and natural sciences. The BA-GS places emphasis on writing for content and communication.

General Studies Course Highlights

BA150	Principles of Business Management
BA201	Microeconomics
BA250	Personal Finance
CJ101	Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ102	Introduction to Criminology
PA301	Introduction to Public Administration
PS260	Abnormal Psychology
AR301	Modern Art in the U.S.
PL301	Practical Philosophy
PL401	Philosophy of Science and Technology

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Career Specific Information

General Studies:
Upon successful completion of the General Studies program, an individual is prepared to work in a variety of business and government settings in positions such as office manager, executive assistant, administrative services manager, or book keeping clerk as well as more general fields such as human services or education. With further coursework and/or certification training, an individual can also enter into a wide range of other professions (e.g., law, medicine, psychology, social work, education).

10-year Job Growth Forecast: In the next 10 years, the Human Resources Assistant field is projected to grow by more than 19,000 positions.
Average Salaries: If you choose to work as a Human Resources Assistant, you can expect to earn:
The Job Market: In 2006, there were more than 168,000 Human Resources Assistant positions. Avaliable positions include: • Healthcare Manager • Human Resources Assistant • Analyst • Executive Assistant
The information on Job Titles, Salary, and Job Growth was assembled using information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are not promises or guarantees, and they should not take the place of prospective students doing their own research on other possible career outcomes.

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