General Studies (Associate of Arts)

Program Coordinator/Contact
Christy Osborne, Coordinator and Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Wintrode Student Success Center 102
605-688-4691
e-mail: christy.osborne@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/cee/degrees/general-studies.cfm

Program Description
The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides a foundation of general education courses at the university level supporting bachelor’s degree programs, lifelong learning, leadership, service, and careers requiring general education coursework. Students completing this degree will have fulfilled the Board of Regents general education core requirements for a bachelor’s degree at any of the Regental universities in South Dakota.

Academic Requirements
Each student enrolled in an Associate of Arts degree program must take the Proficiency Examination after the completion of 32 passed credit hours or prior to graduation. The student must have completed, or be enrolled in courses required to complete the 18 credit hours specified below. Students who do not complete the proficiency exam requirements cannot continue registration at the university.

Course Delivery Format
Many courses necessary to fulfill the requirements of the AA in General Studies are available by distance education.