Associate of Arts in General Studies Online Degree Information

	Associate of Arts in General Studies
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Degree Title:	Associate of Arts in General Studies
College:	University of Phoenix
Description:	The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in continuing higher education. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences based on a survey of mathematics, physical and life sciences, humanities, social science and technology. Graduates from the AA in General Studies program will be able to communicate effectively, as directed, for informal, formal, and quantitative tasks and will be conversant with the values and terminology of a variety of academic disciplines. They will be able to access information resources, evaluate them for credibility and relevance, and use the sources to present a wide range of alternatives. Having utilized academic processes such as feedback from faculty and self-reflection, graduates will be situated for lifelong learning. This degree prepares students to transition into bachelor’s degree programs with undergraduate requirements fulfilled to a large extent.

Accreditation:	Axia College is an academic division of Western International University (WIU). WIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	To enter the Axia College Online program, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years of age (or have the signature of a parent or guardian).

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Address:
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
University of Phoenix has a year-round schedule with classes starting each week.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate Business $494; Undergraduate Education $300; Undergraduate Nursing $430; Graduate Business $612; Graduate Nursing $485; Graduate Education $485; Doctoral $692. On-campus cost per credit varies per campus.

Credit-earning Options:
University of Phoenix accepts transfer credits from regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher learning. All transferred credits may not be applicable to your chosen degree program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Participate in on-campus or online learning. While widely available, all programs may not be offered in both the online and on-campus formats.

Technical Requirements:
Minimum:1.6 GHz processor; anti-virus software; 256MB RAM; 20 GB hard drive; 56.6 kbps modem; Monitor & video card; speakers; CD ROM; printer; email; ISP; Microsoft®: Office 2003 or later; Internet Explorer® version 6.0; Flash® Player; Adobe® Reader® 6.0

Geographic Restrictions:
University of Phoenix has nearly 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations.

On-Campus Requirement:
Clinical and doctoral programs require on-campus residencies. Teacher licensure programs require student teaching.

Scholarships Offered:
University of Phoenix Enrollment Representatives can provide information that will help students research scholarships that are available.

Loans Offered:
University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. For further details about your eligibility, please complete the "Request for Information" form.

Registration Details:
A University of Phoenix Enrollment Representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.