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General Studies

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

Young lady studyingGeneral 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

 View the Associate Degree Curriculum

 View the Bachelor's Degree Curriculum

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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.
10 year job growth forecast
Average Salaries:

If you choose to work as a
Human Resources Assistant, you can expect to earn:
average salaries

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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