Sharpen Your Administrative & Leadership Skills

Ashland University is continuing its tradition of making high quality education both affordable and attainable with its accredited online Associate’s Degree in General Studies program. 

The general studies online degree program is the perfect degree option for students who haven’t chosen which career path they would like to pursue just yet. Most importantly, coursework that is taken as part of the Associate’s Degree with a concentration in General Studies can be used later toward a Bachelor’s Degree at Ashland University.

The coursework for the Associate’s Degree in General Studies program, which includes standard Associate’s Degree core requirements, allows students to concentrate on specific academic areas that interest them most. There are 60 credit hours required for this degree. You’ll take a wide range of coursework, while focusing on the skills you need most. Students have the option of choosing concentrations in Art, Criminal Justice and Business, as well as building their own concentration with their advisor.

Here are some career paths a General Studies major could pursue:

  • Sales Agent: Performs sales tasks that include calls, visits, demos, and other sales related tasks.
  • Customer Service Representative: An employee who provides customer service to customers helping address any concerns or requests related to product/service of the company.
  • Administrative Assistant: Provides administrative assistance including filing, scheduling travel, type correspondence, and more as determined by the specific position.
"I really enjoy how much time and effort the professors put into making sure the students succeed and do well. It really makes me look forward to what my future career might be."
Jennifer Moore
“The connections you make here at Ashland are truly invaluable. I feel confident in being able to find a job after graduation not only because my classes prepared me completely, but also because of the experience I gained from professionals in the field.”
Emily Sparks

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"I really enjoy how much time and effort the professors put into making sure the students succeed and do well. It really makes me look forward to what my future career might be."
Jennifer Moore
“The connections you make here at Ashland are truly invaluable. I feel confident in being able to find a job after graduation not only because my classes prepared me completely, but also because of the experience I gained from professionals in the field.”
Emily Sparks