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Associate of Arts in General Studies

Mission

UALR’s mission is to “develop the intellect of students” and “to instill in students a lifelong desire to learn.” The Associate of Arts in General Studies supports this mission by providing students with the same competencies, through the core curriculum, while preparing students to move on to complete a bachelor’s degree. This mission is accomplished through the following goals and objectives:

Learning Objectives

  1. Complete the UALR Core Curriculum. The purpose of the core curriculum is to establish a foundation for the undergraduate academic experience and to ensure that students develop fundamental skills and a lifelong commitment and ability to learn.
  2. Be prepared to continue studies for a bachelor’s degree.

Goal

  • To provide students with the UALR Core Curriculum as a base for continuing in school for a bachelor’s degree.
  • To encourage students to consider this degree as progress toward a higher degree.
  • To enable students to feel a sense of personal accomplishment upon receipt of the AAGS degree.
  • To provide students with a means of professional advancement.
Updated 4.24.2007