Associate of Arts in General Studies
60 credit hours in campus or 100 % online
Associate of Arts in General Studies
60 credit hours in campus or 100 % online
Program Overview
The A.A. in General Studies is BUF’s broadest two-year degree. It blends the 33-hour General Education Foundation with a 12-hour Biblical/Theological core, giving students both college-level essentials and a distinctly Christian worldview. An additional 12 hours of open electives lets you explore ministry, business, music, or any discipline that interests you. The degree stands alone as a marketable credential or transfers smoothly into BUF bachelor’s programs.
Program at a Glance
• Credential: Associate of Arts (A.A.)
• Total hours: 60 semester credits
• Delivery options: Residential (Graceville) | Fully online under NC-SARA
• Typical length: Two years of full-time study (15 credits each fall and spring)
• Entry terms: August · January · May
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• Credential: Associate of Arts (A.A.)
• Total hours: 60 semester credits
• Delivery options: Residential (Graceville) | Fully online under NC-SARA
• Typical length: Two years of full-time study (15 credits each fall and spring)
• Entry terms: August · January · May
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FYI 101 Student Success – 3 credits
General Education Foundation – 33 credits
Biblical/Theological Foundation – 12 credits
General Electives – 12 credits
Total program hours: 60
Career & Next-Step Pathways
Immediate employment where an associate degree is preferred (church or nonprofit support roles, paraprofessional posts)
Direct transfer into BUF bachelor’s degrees such as Business Leadership, Psychology, Ministry Studies, and more
Meets Florida’s statewide AA articulation for transfer into public universities
Learning Outcomes
Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
Apply quantitative and critical-thinking skills to real-life problems.
Summarize the redemptive narrative of Scripture and relate it to contemporary life.
Demonstrate information-literacy competence across academic fields.
Use foundational digital tools required in higher education and the workplace.
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Ready to start your journey?
Let us help you. Fill out a form or contact us at: 800-328-2660 or admissions@buf.edu