General Studies Concentration (AA)

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The Associate of Arts in General Studies degree is awarded upon the completion of the prescribed curriculum of 60 semester hours of credit with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. At least 30 semester hours must be completed at the University of Maine at Fort Kent or through UMFK programs.

The General Studies option under the Associate of Arts degree is designed for those students who have not decided on their educational goals but wish to follow the structure of a degree. The program requires the completion of a series of general education courses, designed for exposure to a variety of disciplines. The elective portion of the degree can be used to pursue specific interests or to select courses toward a baccalaureate degree.

Course Requirements

General Education Requirements 29 credits
Electives 31 credits

Total: 60 credits

Required: HUM 102/103

First-time students will be enrolled in HUM 102. Based on the number of credits transferred into UMFK, a transfer student will enroll in either Hum 102 and Hum 103. Your advisor will assist you in determining which course to be enrolled in.
A minimum of a C grade is required to be considered a passing grade.
Transfer or readmittance students with 60 or more credits are exempt from completing this course.

HUM 102: First Year Experience 3 credits
HUM 103: The Adult Learner and Transfer Experience 1 credits