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Associate of General Studies
- Salt Lake City, 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
- Proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma
- passport copy and proof of funds; no English test required for admission and no minimum GPA published (https://www.slcc.edu/iss/apply/apply-from-outside.aspx).
Accepted academic background
Official proof of completion of secondary education equivalent to a US high school diploma (English translation may be required); copy of passport main page; proof of funds (official bank statement of at least 28,974 USD for 2026-2027, plus 2,000 USD first dependent and 1,000 USD each additional; sponsor needs a signed financial statement of support)
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,479 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Social and Behavioral Sciences, Education and Human Services |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 61 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
1 Apr 2027
138 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
1608 scholarships connected to this program.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $15,479 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
1608 scholarships are connected to this program.

