Associate of General Studies
- Lewiston, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Bachelor of General Studies is offered by the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE) unit of Murray State University's Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of General Studies. Apply knowledge involving required coursework includes interpersonal communication. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Project Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Graduate Trainee
Curriculum
- The catalogue describes a 120-credit-hour bachelor programme in the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE) unit of the Center for Adult and Regional Education (CARE). Required coursework includes Interpersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Conflict and Communication
- Communication Skills for Professionals
- Public Relations Principles
- Introduction to Advertising. The requirements also mention capstone.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with transcripts translated into English (WES or The Evaluation Company evaluation for non-US records)
- Common App or NU application
- 250-word essay
- English proof (IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 or Duolingo 110) and financial documents for the I-20. Secondary-school record guideline of 16 academic units
- No minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines for international students (1 Nov for spring
- 1 May for fall) at Apply online with the Common App or the NU application and pay the 100 USD international application fee. Submit secondary-school transcripts translated into English (WES or The Evaluation Company evaluation for non-US records)
- A 250-word essay
- English proof and financial documents for the I- Receive the admission decision (typically 3-4 weeks) and the I-20
- The international processing fee is 125 USD. Apply for the F-1 student visa with the I-20 and pay the 350 USD SEVIS fee.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,680, $39,260 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Lewiston |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Scholarships
Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,680, $39,260 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,930 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website.