A.A. in General Studies
Relevant skills. Foundational coursework.
Fully online courses
Marketable job knowledge
Christian, Liberal Arts Degree
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- Duration 2 years
- Cost per Credit $420
- Credit Hours 60
Program Benefits
- Create your own schedule
- Affordable tuition
- Free transfer credit evaluation
- Receive career support
- Many scholarships available, including benefits for military
- Now accepting applications – no app fee
Foundational Knowledge Delivered in a Convenient, Online Format
With the most affordable tuition in the Twin Cities, you can start down the road to higher education with CSP Global’s transfer-friendly General Studies associate degree. Learn from experienced faculty members and gain the skills to succeed academically, personally, and professionally with a career-connected curriculum that includes all the basic general education courses plus 15 electives to pursue your own interests. Scholarships, including military-specific options, are available to make your education even more affordable.
Curriculum
The online general studies degree provides a liberal arts perspective through accelerated general education coursework. You’ll study a career-connected curriculum to gain knowledge in writing, communication, and global studies, along with electives that allow you to customize your studies.
View CoursesProgram Outcomes
- Develop skills to be successful in future academic and professional work.
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of fundamental academic areas.
- Utilize effective time management and goal setting techniques.
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the A.A. in General Studies from Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll need:
- Completed online application
- Submit official transcripts from your previous regionally accredited institution(s) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based on a 4.0 system.
- If you have attended a MNSCU college or university we also ask that you provide an official accompanying DARS or MnTC goal area worksheet. CSP Global accepts completed goal areas.
- If you have less than 20 college credits completed, you will need to submit your official high school transcript as well as any college level courses you have taken.
- Additional Requirements
- Personal essay between 400 and 1000 words.
- Access to a computer that meets CSP Global’s technology requirements.
Tuition Details
CSP Global is proud to be the most affordable private college in the Twin Cities. The general studies degree costs $420 per credit hour. You can transfer a maximum 30 credit hours to reduce your total tuition cost to $14,280. Convenient payment options and $2,000 partnership scholarships are also available to make your education even more affordable.
Faculty
At CSP Global, you’ll have support from experienced faculty who will offer guidance and answer your questions throughout your general studies degree. It’s yet another way the online format mimics the experience of studying on campus.
With over 25 years of experience and more than 40 online programs, CSP Global is a pioneer in online education. As part of our diverse online community, you’ll receive a liberal arts education guided by Lutheran principles. The career-connected curricula, flexible learning options, and alumni connections available at CSP Global mean you’ll graduate ready for success. We are committed to delivering affordable online programs with the same quality as our on-campus learning.
Online ExperienceAt CSP Global, you can earn a private college education at a price you can afford. In addition to financing your education with federal student aid and private loans, you will be eligible for a tuition discount offered to online students (this limits eligibility for institutional scholarships). Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. CSP Global is also a Military Friendly® institution. An enrollment counselor can help you apply for financial aid.
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The number of courses in the general studies associate degree varies depending on elective coursework.
Online associate programs from CSP Global are $420 per credit hour.
This program is offered fully online from CSP Global.
The A.A. in General Studies will have six start dates throughout the year, in January, March, May, July, September, and October.
The program’s 60 credit hours can be completed in as little as two years. However, your transfer credits will vary the time it takes you to complete the degree.