Program Overview
The Associate of Arts in General Studies is designed to reinforce academic achievement and to serve as a stepping-stone to a bachelor’s degree. This associate’s degree provides graduates with a means of professional advancement within their workplace.
The Associate of Arts in General Studies (AAGS) is a 60-hour degree that students can either obtain by itself or on the way to completing a bachelor’s degree. We recommend that students complete the AAGS as a stepping-stone because it may lead to career advancement while they complete their bachelor’s degree. It also ensures that the student earns a credential just in case they are unable to or decide not to finish the bachelor’s degree.
Program Details
Admission Requirements
After admission to UA Little Rock, any student may be admitted to the program. Undergraduate admission requirements for the university can be found in our “Become a Student” section.
Graduation Requirements
Must have 2.0 GPA and at least 15 hours completed at UA Little Rock.
Program Advisor
CHASSE Student Success Center
501-916-3296 | chasse-advising@ualr.edu
Accreditation
UA Little Rock is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, affiliated with the Electronic Campus of the Southern Regional Education Board, and designated as “doctoral/research intensive” by the Carnegie Foundation.
Disabilities
UA Little Rock makes every effort to meet special accommodation and access needs. For information on specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities, you may contact the department sponsoring the class you wish to attend, call eLearning at 501-916-3003, or the Office of Disability Support Services at 501-916-3143. The Disability Support Services website, ualr.edu/disability provides information about the accommodation process and online forms to apply for services.