Associate of Arts in General Education

A well-rounded education is vital for living a more rewarding life, and in preparing you for further study in a major field of specialization. National University's Associate of Arts in General Education program provides the building blocks for your intellectual growth with instruction on English and mathematical skills, as well as the humanities, information literacy, science, and social science disciplines.

Your general education curriculum will begin with a focus on writing and speech, then expand to develop your abstract reasoning capabilities through courses in mathematics and informational literacy. Finally, youll explore the natural sciences, humanities, fine arts, language, and the social and behavioral sciences. Throughout many of these courses, the instruction will include an examination of the human condition in a multicultural society.

Pursuing an associate of arts in general education is an opportunity for discovery and self-improvement on its own, but it also serves as an introduction to and foundation for areas of study you may want to explore further. It prepares you for a more insightful, rewarding life, whether you aspire to additional education or not.

Hands-On Learning in the Essentials of Education. With new writing and speech skills and a better understanding of mathematics, the sciences, and multicultural environments, youll have a firm foundation for communicating, learning, and decision-making in all aspects of life and work.
Designed for Working Professionals. Our program offers asynchronous and online course formats that fit the busy schedules of adult learners with convenient four-week courses, monthly starts, and year-round enrollment.
Tools for Life and More Advanced Studies. The focus on communication fundamentals combined with a broad range of math, science, humanities, and cultural subjects prepares you for a lifetime of personal growth, self-development, and greater possibilities for further education.

Undergraduate students must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.0. ACT/SAT recommended.
For Bachelor's applicants:
Official high school transcripts and mark sheets (and certified English translations, if applicable)
Official high school diploma/proof of graduation (and certified English translations, if applicable)
Official post-secondary transcripts and diplomas if post-secondary schooling was pursued by applicant (and certified English translations, if applicable) TOEFL 70 iBT IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5) TOEFL Paper-based Test 525