General Studies, AA

Arts & Education

The Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies provides a student with a preparation for a professional career and or for further baccalaureate study. The curriculum offers liberal arts foundation with an emphasis on the humanities, English, history, and psychology. Emphasis is placed upon the use of critical thinking and reading skills. Course work satisfactorily completed through the Associate of Arts in General Studies Degree can be transferred to the four year baccalaureate degree in General Studies offered through HamptonU Global, a division of Continuing Studies. Additional credits may be utilized to satisfy elective course requirements.

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Course Curriculum

Course Course Title Credit Hours
COMO 103 Oral Communications 3
CSOO 126 Understanding the HU Culture 1
ENGO 101 Written Communication I 3
ENGO 102 Written Communication II 3
HEAO 200 Health Education 2
HISO 106 World Civilizations II 3
MATO 110 College Mathematics II 3
CSOO 170 Diversity and Global Awareness 3
HUMO 201 Seminar in Humanities I 3
PHIO 203 History of Western Philosophy I 3
PHIO 204 History of Western Philosophy II 3
POLO 201 Introduction to Political Science 3
PSYO 205 Social Psychology 3
ELECTIVE Natural Science Elective 3
ELECTIVE Social Science Elective (2) 6
ELECTIVE Computer Science Elective 3
ELECTIVE Cultures & Civilization Elective 3
ELECTIVE Free Elective (3) 9
Total Credit Hours 60

Financial Aid & Transcripts Info

  • Available to those who qualify
  • Apply for financial aid at US Office of Student Aid
  • FAFSA School Code: 003714

Undergraduate Students

All Undergraduate Supplemental Items may be uploaded directly to your application. However, if you wish to send official transcripts, you can send them to:

HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia 23668

Graduate Students

Please forward all graduate admissions packages and supplemental documentation to:

HamptonU Global
Attn: HUG Graduate Admissions
PO Box 6227
Hampton, Virginia  23668

Official Transcripts sent through a transcript network may be sent to hutranscripts@hamptonu.edu. Unofficial/Opened/Scanned transcripts will not be accepted for graduate programs.

The information contained on this webpage is for informational purposes only. The Hampton University Academic Catalog represents the official repository for academic program requirements. Documentation can be found at https://home.hamptonu.edu/academics/academic-catalog/.