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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1. Orientation – 3 credits
• FYI 101 Student Success
2. General Education – 33 credits
• English Composition I & II (ENG 151, 152)
• Communication (COM 200)
• Mathematics (MA 130 or higher)
• Science w/lab (SCI elective)
• Social Science (PSY 201 or SOC 201)
• Humanities/Fine Arts elective
• Information Technology elective (IT 202 recommended)
• Additional General Education electives to reach 33 credits
3. Biblical/Theological Foundation – 12 credits
• BF 101 Old Testament Survey
• BF 103 New Testament Survey
• EV 201 Personal Evangelism
• SF 101 Spiritual Formation
4. General Electives – 12 credits
• Open electives from any academic discipline
What You’ll Learn
You’ll build foundational skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking, biblical interpretation, information literacy, and basic scientific and mathematical reasoning—all framed within a Christian worldview that prepares you for further academic study or immediate workforce entry.
Career & Academic Pathways
Transfer seamlessly into BUF bachelor’s programs (e.g., Business Leadership, Ministry Studies, Psychology)
Entry-level administrative or ministry support roles
Further study at other colleges or universities (AA transfers under Florida’s articulation agreements)
Strengthened preparation for professional training programs, certification tracks, or lay ministry leadership
What You’ll Learn
You’ll build foundational skills in written and oral communication, critical thinking, biblical interpretation, information literacy, and basic scientific and mathematical reasoning—all framed within a Christian worldview that prepares you for further academic study or immediate workforce entry.
Career & Academic Pathways
Transfer seamlessly into BUF bachelor’s programs (e.g., Business Leadership, Ministry Studies, Psychology)
Entry-level administrative or ministry support roles
Further study at other colleges or universities (AA transfers under Florida’s articulation agreements)
Strengthened preparation for professional training programs, certification tracks, or lay ministry leadership
Ready to start your journey?
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