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General Studies

Associate Degree

At a Glance

Program:

General Studies (A.S.)

Format: 

Virtual

Cost: 

$505/Credit Plus Fees

Next Start Date: 

October 5, 2026

Time to Completion: 

Approximately Two Years

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General Studies Associate Degree

General Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that enables you to explore courses and programs without the obligation to fulfill a specific major’s requirements. Instead, the program allows you to customize your program based on your interests and career plans. You will explore a broad range of subjects, including business, health care, English, communications, and psychology.

Find out more about P.I.T.’s General Studies associate degree and why it will put you on a path to a great future!

About Our Online General Studies Associate Degree

As a result of this broad, personalized course of study, you will develop diverse skill sets. The degree signifies to employers that you are a highly capable, well-rounded individual who can accomplish complex tasks independently and as part of a team. With a degree grounded in the liberal arts, you’ll also bring valuable oral and written communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and computer skills to your future roles.

Flexible scheduling options – including online and blended learning, as well as in-person classes. If you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree after earning your A.S. in General Studies, you’ll have the advantage of a smooth transfer to a four-year university.

How P.I.T. Supports Students Who Are Completing Their Online General Studies Degree

At P.I.T., we want our students to be ready for any opportunity, and our General Studies associate degree gives them access to a variety of courses while fostering the necessary skills for any field.

Throughout students’ journeys within their general studies online classes, we offer free tutoring services. Students can either make an appointment with us or drop in whenever they need help. We strive to help our students in any way possible so that they can be successful in their classes.

In addition to providing support alongside General Studies associate degree coursework, P.I.T. offers job placement services so students can get the job or internship they want. These services include:

  • Job search coaching
  • Resume assistance

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of the General Studies program, graduates should be able to:

  • Analyze and integrate information as part of appropriate tasks.
  • Apply critical thinking to develop solutions to problems.
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of methods, including written, oral, persuasive, and process-oriented formats.
  • Analyze cultural and social issues within a national and global context.
  • Demonstrate effective use of technology appropriate to the task.
  • Demonstrate the ability to locate sources, evaluate their validity, and ensure appropriateness.
  • Use and document sources and evidence in an ethical manner.
  • Apply mathematical techniques to solve quantitative problems.
  • Describe how the scientific method is used to generate new knowledge.

General Studies FAQs

What will I learn in the General Studies Associate Degree program?

You will complete an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes courses in business, healthcare, English, communications, psychology, science, mathematics, and computer basics. The program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, research skills, and digital literacy.

How to Apply

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Whether you’re just beginning your college journey or looking to advance your career, we’re here to help every step of the way. Our admissions team will answer your questions, explain your options, and guide you through the enrollment process.

Your next steps are simple:

  • Request Information – Learn more about the program and have an admissions representative contact you.
  • Schedule a Campus Visit – Tour our campus, meet our faculty, and see what makes P.I.T. different.
  • Apply Online – Complete your application and take the first step toward your future.
  • Explore Financial Aid – Our financial aid team will help you understand your options and identify available funding.

Have questions? Contact our Admissions Office today—we’re here to help you every step of the way.

P.I.T. College Catalog 2026-2027

View the official P.I.T. College Catalog for course descriptions, program requirements, and important academic information.

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