Associate of Arts in General Education
Laurel, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Associate of Arts in General Education at SBC is a two-year programme combining liberal arts, Bible studies, and foundational sciences. Required and suggested courses include U.S. History, Western Civilization, English composition and literature, Bible surveys, music appreciation, biology, sociology, psychology, college algebra, and oral communication. You'll build historical knowledge, basic music reading and conducting skills, and general academic abilities to transfer to a four-year college or continue study. SBC presents itself as a Bible college similar to other colleges and welcomes students beyond full-time Christian vocations.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue education, ministry, music, community services, or transfer
General Education Emphasis
Emphasis/Objectives
In addition to the General Objectives and the Overall A.A. Program Objectives, upon completion of these courses, the student should be able to:
- Give evidence of having acquired a reasonable knowledge of historical events in the United States.
- Demonstrate adequate basic skills to be able to perform satisfactorily in a chosen field of study at another college or university (continuing his/her education.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of reading and conducting music, as well as develop an awareness of the areas related to music in church life.
Requirements
- HI-231, 232 U.S. History I, II 6
- MU-131 Music Appreciation 3
- Any Elective 3
SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (GENERAL EDUCATION)
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
- CE-110-Orientation 1
- EN-131-English Composition I 3
- HI-131-Western Civilization I 3
- OT-131-Old Testament Survey 3
- SO-131-Intro. to Sociology 3
- MU-131-Music Appreciation 3
Total Hours 16
Spring Semester
- MA-132-College Algebra 3
- EN-132-English Composition II 3
- HI-132-Western Civilization II 3
- NT-131-New Testament Survey 3
- PY-131 - Intro. to Psychology 3
- BU-131 - Intro. to Com. Appl. 3
Total Hours 18
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
- NT-231-Historical Books 3
- HI-231-U. S. History I 3
- EN-231-World Literature I 3
- SC-241-Biology I 4
- SP-231-Oral Communication 3
Total Hours 16
Spring Semester
- BI-232-Bible Manners & Customs 3
- HI-232-U. S. History II 3
- EN-232-World Literature II 3
- SC-242-Biology II 4
- Elective 3
Total Hours 16
