Online AA in General Studies

Program Credit Hours

60 credits

Course Length

7 weeks per course

Program Format

Online

Cost per credit hour

$450

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Accreditation

* Total Cost (cost per credit hour x total credit hours) is provided to aid in program comparison only. All stated financial information is subject to change. Total Cost does not include fees, book or material costs.

Program Start Dates

Monday, August 18, 2025

Broaden your horizons.

Life is busy, and so are you. That’s where SWU’s online Associate’s Degree program comes in: with an Associate of Arts degree, you can explore your interests and build your future career at the same time. Our completely online AA program is flexible enough to fit any schedule, and we’ll pair you with a personal success coach who will guide you through the essential aspects of professional development.

The online AA in General Studies includes core courses like science and history that will help you grow as a thinker and expand your education. Upon completing the program, you’ll have a clearer idea of your ideal career and be one step closer to earning a bachelor’s degree.

Additional Program Information

  • Submission of a completed application
  • An official high school transcript if transferring fewer than 15 credit hours from accredited colleges or universities. Minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  • Home school students must provide evidence of membership in an approved home school association and provide an official transcript with a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale; otherwise, applicant must submit GED scores.
  • Transfer students who have attended other colleges or universities must provide official transcripts from each school attended. Students must have earned a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college work attempted.
  • Submission of all military transcripts, if applicable.
  • International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency. American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers can do this evaluation, and National Association of Credential Evaluation Services provides a list of approved agencies. From the NACES list, Southern Wesleyan recommends using World Education Services or Josef Silny.
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet the official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or demonstrate equivalent evidence of proficiency in English, such as an overall band score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS test.
  • Satisfactory interview with a designated committee or academic division, if required.

Learn more about transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities.

Have questions? We can help. Connect with an admissions representative at 864-644-5550 or .

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Commencement ceremonies are held on SWU’s campus twice a year in May and December. Online graduates who complete their degree program of study at the conclusion of the summer semester will have their degrees conferred at the December graduation. Letters of completion are available to graduates who wish to confirm to their employers that they have completed their degree program upon request through the Office of Academic Records ( ). We look forward to celebrating with you soon!