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 (including up to 9 hours at the 300-level). For students planning to pursue a specific bachelor's degree, elective courses should be chosen with the requirements of their future degree in mind.
