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USD 12942

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 20

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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64%

Min GPA

Program Overview

As a student in the general studies degree program, you will explore a broad range of courses that will prepare you to pursue a bachelor's degree in the future or to complete a four-year undergraduate degree that you have already started. A 60-credit associate of art degree in general studies meets general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree at any South Dakota public university and can be completed in-person or online. Students who already have 60 credits of undergraduate work and wish to complete their bachelor's degree in general studies must complete a separate application process. This completion degree is especially well-suited for a student who is returning to college after starting, but not finishing, a four-year undergraduate degree.

General Studies

This program advances participants’ general knowledge beyond high school and meets general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree at any South Dakota public university. Students will also complete 36 credit hours in elective courses. Students intending to seek a bachelor’s degree after earning an associate degree are encouraged to choose electives that will fulfill bachelor’s degree, major, and/or minor requirements.

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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    64% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    12942

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 20

    Application Fee
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    10000 Per year

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