About the Program

The General Studies Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a two-year program emphasizing the development of general knowledge for students preparing for a variety of careers. Students can design their program to meet their personal interests and career goals.

You have the option of pairing your degree with a minor.

Program Details

The General Studies Associate of Arts degree program is career-oriented, moving you right into a job or allowing you to easily move on to earn a bachelor’s degree. Pursue specific interests and tailor your program to your needs.

Diverse Experience

27 countries represented on campus

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Career Focused Concentrations

Acadia Federal Credit Union

An example of where our graduates work today

General Studies Spotlight

Meet the faculty and students who make this program so successful.

Faculty

Krishna Kaphle

Professor of Mathematics

Dr. Krishna Kaphle has been teaching college-level mathematics and statistics for over 20 years. He …

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Faculty

Paul Buck

Professor of History and Education

Scholarship (Interviews, Presentations, Publications & Related Activities Newspaper Interview (in French), “L’Acadie du Maine,” Bobby …

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Faculty

Scott Brickman

Professor of Music and Education

Dr. Brickman has been composing original music for decades and regularly has his pieces performed …

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Faculty

Geraldine Cannon Becker

Professor of English and Creative Writing

Geraldine Cannon Becker has been teaching at UMFK since 2004. Geraldine earned her BA in …

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Faculty

Joseph E. Becker

Professor of English, Program Coordinator/Lead Faculty, and UMFK English Program

Dr. Joseph Becker, Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Arkansas 2002; M.A., Comparative Literature, University of …

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Next Steps

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