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Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies A.A.
A solid start to your 4-year degree
Take the first step and gain the broad background of learning that most four-year colleges require.
This well-rounded program focuses on developing your critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, and making sure you can write and communicate effectively about different topics. Apply your new knowledge plus your career and subject exploration to a 4-year degree.
Program Type
Transfer Program,
Duration
2 Years
Format
In-Person,
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Where you'll go
There is no "typical" General Studies student or career path. You can use this degree to transfer to a 4-year school while some grads find jobs in administrative environments or the public sector.
Transfer Paths
| 4-year School | Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| Lincoln University | General Agreement |
| Johnson C. Smith University | General Agreement |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, B.S. |
| Dillard University | |
| Medgar Evers College |
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You can save thousands by starting your education here — especially when you compare OCC with traditional 4-year colleges. And that's not all! Our Financial Aid specialists can help you navigate the process of getting free aid to help pay for your education.