The Associate in Arts in General Studies is the most flexible associate degree at Peirce. The program is perfect for students interested in advancing their education to prepare for professional advancement and features core general education courses, including humanities, history, arts, communication, English, social sciences, mathematics, science, and technology.

Take Your First Course for Free

Earn Up to 22 Credits at No Cost

For a limited time, we are waiving the cost of PRC 101, our three-week orientation course that is required for most undergraduate students and helps you explore career opportunities. It also makes you eligible to earn a Google Career Certificate, the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and take additional courses through our partnership with Coursera at no cost. This means you can earn up to 22 credits for free, which can save you more than $13,000 in tuition (and even more in books).

What You Can Expect 

• Apply up to 30 transfer credits
• Embed an employer-recognized certification into your program
• Earn up to 22 credits at no cost
• Courses offered in online and hybrid formats
• Weekly, optional, live, virtual sessions with your professors
• Credits awarded for select professional certifications
• Entire degree fits seamlessly into several bachelor’s degrees at Peirce

What You Will Learn

• Oral and written communication skills
• Expanded social, political, historical, mathematical, and scientific knowledge
• Critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving in qualitative and quantitative contexts
• Expanded understanding of global interconnectivity
• Preparation for baccalaureate-level study

The program prepares graduates for continuing their education and baccalaureate level as all credits apply directly to several bachelor’s degree programs at Peirce.

Learn more about why Peirce’s General Studies degree may be right for you.