Our two-year, post-traditional general studies degree is designed to produce a well-rounded critical thinker with the ability to function effectively in workplace teams. Meet our interdisciplinary studies faculty.
About the Program
Pick up where you left off or start fresh by earning your associate degree in general studies on a schedule that works for you! Offered online and at our Buffalo campus, Medaille College’s Associate in Science in General Studies (ASGS) degree provides a strong background in critical thinking, complex problem solving, written and oral communication, as well as applied knowledge in real-world settings.
Looking to earn a bachelor’s degree without any prior earned college credits? The ASGS is the perfect program to prepare you for going on to earn your bachelor’s in general studies.
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Program Specs
Campus: Buffalo, Online
Credits: 120 credits
Program Length: Complete your degree in 2-4 years (depending on prior work, transfer credits and credits taken each term)
Formats/Scheduling: Evening, Online
Delivery
Seven-week courses
Evening classes meet once per week from 6 to 10 p.m.
Online program has no scheduled class times — while there are weekly due dates, you can complete your coursework on a schedule that works best for you
Fall, spring and summer starts
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Those who earn an associate degree in general studies make an average of $51,000 per year in careers such as:
Retail Professional
Administrative Assistant
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Computer Support Specialist
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Associate Degree in General Studies Curriculum (60 credits)
Humanities
(Minimum of 6 credits if utilizing transfer credits and/or a combination of transfer and Medaille credits; 8 credits per recommended sequence below)
One HUM course must be a writing course. Recommended courses:
ENG 111 Writing Effective Essays (4) [or equivalent]
ENG 201 Writing the Research Paper (4) [or equivalent]
Natural Sciences
(Minimum of 3 credits if utilizing transfer credits and/or a combination of transfer and Medaille credits; 4 credits per recommended sequence below)
Recommended course: GEN 241 Scientific Methods and Discovery
or BIO 150 Environmental Studies (4 - online only) [or equivalent]
Ethics
(Minimum of 3 credits if utilizing transfer credits and/or a combination of transfer and Medaille credits; 4 credits per recommended sequence below)
Recommended course: PHI 190 Ethical Issues for Today (4) [or equivalent]
Mathematics
(Minimum of 3 credits if utilizing transfer credits and/or a combination of transfer and Medaille credits; 4 credits per recommended sequence below)
Recommended course: MAT 121 Mathematical Applications (4) or MAT 203 Statistics for Today’s Business (4) [or equivalent]
Social Sciences
(Minimum of 6 credits if utilizing transfer credits and/or a combination of transfer and Medaille credits; 8 credits per recommended sequence below)
Students are required to complete two social sciences courses. Typical courses include:
GEN 221 Cultural Interactions: Early American Experiences (4)
HIS 210 Immigration in America (4 - online only)
HIS 251 Perspectives: The World Today (4)
PSY 101 General Psychology (4)
Computer Skills
(Minimum of 3 credits if utilizing transfer credits and/or a combination of transfer and Medaille credits; 4 credits per recommended sequence following)
CIS 118 Computer Skills and Applications (4)
or CIS 160 Essential Technologies for Today (4 - online only)
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives (9 credits)
Students are required to complete 9 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses. Courses in the humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, and social sciences are considered Liberal Arts and Sciences courses. Electives should be discussed in consultation with a student’s academic advisor.
Free Electives (27 credits)
Note: Online students are required to successfully complete INT 010 Online Prep prior to beginning their course sequence.
