Arts and Sciences

Associate of Arts in General Studies (Minnesota)

At University of Phoenix, you'll concentrate on communications, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. This foundation can provide you the perspective necessary for meaningful self-examination as well as the ability to cope effectively with social, technological, professional and cultural change.

The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences based on a survey of mathematics, physical and life sciences, humanities, social science and technology. Students will apply effective communication skills, 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.