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Associates Degrees

Georgia Southern University offers Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees designed to provide students with a solid foundation in their chosen field. The Associate of Arts degree encompasses various liberal arts disciplines, enabling students to explore subjects like humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. On the other hand, the Associate of Science degree emphasizes scientific and technical subjects, offering students a pathway to fields such as engineering, computer science, and natural sciences. Both programs aim to equip students with essential knowledge and skills, setting them on a promising academic journey and preparing them for further studies or entry into the workforce.

Associate of Science

Quick Info

  • Degree Requirements: 64 Credit Hours.
  • This program is offered through the Liberty Campus and Online.
  • Students planning to work towards a baccalaureate degree should select courses that meet listed requirements of that degree program.
  • To qualify for the Associate of Science, a student must earn at least 25% of the credits required for the degree at Georgia Southern.

Concentrations

  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminology
  • Nursing
  • STEM

Associate of Arts

Quick Info

  • Degree requirements: 64 credit hours
  • This program is offered through the Liberty Campus and online.
  • Students planning to work toward a baccalaureate degree consult with their advisors to select Area F courses that meet listed requirements of that degree program based on those available online and at the Liberty Campus.
  • To qualify for the Associate of Arts, a student must earn at least 25% of the credits required at Georgia Southern.

*for select applicants through Summer 2025

Advisement

Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information, visit the Academic Advisement catalog page.

Last updated: 8/9/2023