General Degree

A general degree is usually an Associate of General Studies that is offered by colleges and junior colleges to those who wish to enter a non-specified program or to get a broad base of education. With most schools offering general degrees, it usually requires fewer credit hours than specified or honor degrees. Obtaining one might be a good option for anyone who is unsure of the direction they wish to take with their education and careers, allowing ample time to gain an education and discover their interests. This may be awarded from colleges or learning institutions with credits that are specified towards a specific discipline of study.

There is a certain amount of general education required from most colleges and universities. These studies can cover a broad range of subjects from science to language arts. These credits then are applied to most degrees offered, and students spend much of the first two years of school in these studies. However, there is a general degree course of study, that is available to those who have not yet specified a field or who are not wanting to yet determine a course of study. These educational options can allow a student to get the basic education needed, and transfer credit to a chosen major at a later date when a specific discipline for study is decided upon.

Some general programs will allow for credits to be added that come from a variety of disciplines that can count towards a field of study, should the student decide to specify a course of study and obtain it later. Other colleges may require that certain professional or technical credits be added to a general course of study. Most colleges will require less credit hours to complete this option than a bachelor's honors degree program requires. Some junior colleges offer an Associates in general degrees and some colleges offer a four year program for a general degree program.

If a student is not sure of the direction they want their education to take them, then investigating this option could be recommended. In most cases, credit hours will transfer to an honors program or to a major course of study. However, it is always up to a student to determine what credit can and will transfer into the programs they foresee in their futures. Students wanting to investigate general degrees should meet and discuss their plans with academic counselors first, to ensure that they are on the best possible course for completing their education. "Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding" (Proverbs 2:5-6).

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