General Studies (BA)

Program Overview

Customize your education by earning your general studies bachelor’s degree online with Aurora University. This student-initiated major allows you to customize your studies to your goals and interests – all while maximizing your transfer credits, advancing your career, and boosting your earning potential. Learning from expert faculty members in flexible courses designed for busy, working adults, you’ll develop new professional skills and build the comprehensive knowledge you need to take the next steps in your career.

Instructors in this program use freely available open educational resources (OER) in place of traditional textbooks when possible, helping to lower the total cost of earning your degree.

Curriculum Overview

Aurora University’s online general studies degree provides you with a tailored academic experience that offers flexibility. Choose the courses that meet your personal and professional goals, and learn from faculty members who have real-world experience in a variety of industries.

Students will have the unique opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations through an optional internship. In addition to offering placement support, you’ll be paired with a faculty mentor in your field who will provide feedback on various internship-related assignments. Rest assured, you can complete your internship locally as well as at your current place of work, assuming it meets the program director’s requirements.

Skills Gained in the Online General Studies Degree

Complete 120 credit hours led by expert faculty members to earn your online general studies bachelor’s degree from Aurora University. By earning a customized degree, you can maximize your transfer credits and graduate in as little as two years with new skills in:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Leadership
• Problem solving
• Professionalism
• Public speaking
• Research

Why Choose Aurora?

At Aurora University, you’ll learn from practitioner-based faculty members who are focused on teaching an industry-aligned curriculum. Our online programs are designed for working professionals and built with maximum flexibility in mind, so you’ll have the support you need to balance your studies with your busy schedule. Imagine what you can accomplish at a university that offers:

• A full suite of Career Services and Resources.
• A student-first educational experience.
• Programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
• The personal attention and support you expect from a small college.