General Studies Concentration (AA)

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.