The General Studies associate’s degree at The University of Toledo in Ohio was designed for students who want to

• Further their careers
• Pursue a bachelor’s degree but aren’t sure where to focus
• Earn a college degree in two years or less

The beauty of a General Studies degree is its versatility. It’s a broad interdisciplinary program that can be personalized. UToledo general studies students pick classes and a concentration from many university departments.

The associate of arts degree in General Studies is offered through UT’s University College, which serves adult, military, online, transitional and undecided students.

Popular Areas of Concentration

• Criminal justice
• Health and fitness
• Intro to law and the legal system

Top Reasons to Study General Studies at UToledo

Time to explore.

Not sure what you want to do? General Studies classes fulfill general education requirements and many prerequisites. Figure out what your passions are, establish a GPA, then transition smoothly into your bachelor’s degree.

Flexible options.

General Studies majors can customize course work in a concentration not offered in traditional degree programs. Earn your associate's degree by attending classes on campus, online or in a combination of both.

Transferability.

An associate of arts degree in General Studies can be a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree program. Many of UToledo's classes are aligned with the Ohio Transfer Module and are transferrable to any public institution in Ohio.

The benefits of a big university.

UToledo students have access to the extensive resources and services of one of the best public, research universities in Ohio.

• Student-centered faculty across 13 academic colleges
• State-of-the-art labs and facilities on six campuses
• Specialized academic advisers
• Rocket Solution Central for registration assistance and help with financial matters