General Studies (AA, On campus or online)

The Associate of Arts (AA) 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 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.

The AA in General Studies is available on campus or online, though not all course options are accessible online. Please note, international students enrolled in distance education (online) programs are not eligible for F-1 student status at UMFK.