Associate of Arts in General Studies AA
Explore the variety of majors at South Dakota Mines while finishing your general education classes in math, science, humanities, art, and social sciences with a two-year Associate of Arts degree in General Studies.
The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides a strong foundation and flexible
pathway for students to achieve their ultimate goal of graduating with a bachelor's
degree. This two-year degree program allows students to explore a variety of disciplines
while completing general education coursework in mathematics, science, humanities,
art, and social sciences. The program consists of 60 credit hours, 24 of which must
meet general education requirements, and 36 of which are electives. For students planning
to pursue a specific bachelor's degree, elective courses should be chosen with the
requirements of their future degree in mind.
