General Studies
Associate of Arts
Build a strong academic foundation while exploring your calling.
Whether you’re still discovering your direction or preparing to transfer into a bachelor’s program, the Associate of Arts in General Studies at Jessup gives you a broad, Christ-centered foundation in communication, critical thinking, and the liberal arts.
Develop strong writing, communication, and critical thinking skills
Explore a wide range of subjects to clarify your academic and career direction
Build a foundation for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program
Engage questions of faith, culture, and meaning through a Christian worldview
Strengthen your ability to analyze information and think across disciplines
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The Associate of Arts in General Studies is a flexible, two-year program designed to give you a well-rounded academic experience. You’ll study across disciplines—including humanities, science, communication, and theology—while developing essential skills that apply to nearly any field.
This program is ideal if you’re still exploring your academic path or planning to continue into a bachelor’s degree. Through a combination of general education coursework and electives, you’ll gain both clarity and confidence in your next steps.
Rooted in Jessup’s Christ-centered mission, the program integrates faith with learning—helping you think deeply, communicate clearly, and engage the world with purpose.
Students who complete the Associate of Arts in General Studies program will be able to:
The following courses are required for the Associate of Arts in General Studies:Â
English Composition I (ENGL101A) – 3
English Composition II (ENGL101B) – 3
Communication Elective – 3
Survey of Mathematics (MATH100) or above – 3
American History (HIST291) or American Government (PPOL111) – 3
Fine Arts Elective – 3
Humanities Elective – 3
History Elective – 3
Social Behavioral Elective (2 separate disciplines) (not history) – 6
Physical & Biological Science & Lab 7 (one physical science, one biological science, one of these courses must have a lab)
Career Exploration for Freshman & Sophomores (CAPS175) – 1
Old Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL105) – 3
New Testament Literature and Interpretation (BIBL106) – 3
Gospel Worldview for Freshman THEO152 (THEO352 for Transfer Students) – 3
Electives – 13
Total Units: 60
“The General Studies program gives students the freedom to explore their interests while building the skills and confidence they’ll use for the rest of their lives. It’s a place where students can grow academically, deepen their faith, and start discovering the purpose God has for them.â€
Faculty
Jessup’s dedicated community of faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are here to walk alongside you, equipping you with the knowledge and values you’ll need to establish a meaningful career, grow spiritually, and succeed in all areas of your life. Learn more about our full-time faculty.
Program Director of Digital Humanities, Professor, School of Business, Arts & Humanities
Associate Professor, School of Business, Arts & Humanities
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