Associate of General Studies

General Studies A.G.S.Associate of General Studies

Design your future your way—explore multiple fields, build versatile skills, and earn an Associate of General Studies that opens doors to a wide range of career paths.

NSU’s Associate of General Studies program empowers you to blend disciplines, gain transferable skills, and pursue diverse career opportunities—all with the flexibility to match your goals.

Build a Future Without Limits

Why Choose General Studies at NSU

NSU’s General Studies program gives you freedom to design your own pathway. Blend arts, sciences, and social studies into a career-ready degree tailored to your passions and goals.

From business and communications to social sciences and STEM, NSU’s General Studies program equips you with adaptable skills employers demand — opening doors across industries and graduate school opportunities.

At A Glance Courses

Explore flexible courses across arts, sciences, and social studies. Gain critical skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving while tailoring your degree to your future goals.

Build confidence and persuasive skills essential for leadership and professional success.

Strengthen analytical thinking and problem-solving with practical math applications.

Integrate knowledge across fields to create innovative solutions for complex challenges.

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Where A General Studies Degree Can Take You

Unlock careers in business, communications, human resources, education, and beyond. With flexible skills and broad expertise, you’ll be prepared to lead, adapt, and thrive across industries.

Administrative Assistant

Support daily office operations by managing schedules, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with projects. Administrative assistants keep organizations running smoothly and often serve as the first point of contact for clients and visitors.

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Customer Service Representative

Assist customers by answering questions, resolving issues, processing orders, and providing product or service information via phone, email, chat, or in person.

Sales Associate

Help customers find products, explain features and benefits, process transactions, and maintain store displays. In many settings, sales associates also build relationships that encourage repeat business.

NSU’s General Studies program offers unique opportunities and resources to help you succeed. From hands-on learning to personalized guidance, these highlights set our program apart.

Hands-On Learning

Customize your degree with courses that combine theory and real-world application.

Expert Faculty

Learn from experienced professors across multiple disciplines committed to your success.

Career Preparation

Graduate with versatile skills that employers in every industry value.

Degree Resources

Access essential resources and information at your fingertips. These links make it easy to explore degree programs, plan your educational journey, and stay connected with campus opportunities and student life.