WHY SHOULD I GET AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM DIXIE STATE?

Did you know that you can complete all of your lower division (Freshman/Sophomore level) general education requirements at Dixie State and then transfer them into a baccalaureate (four-year) program at just about any university?  Dixie State College offers comprehensive Associate Degrees which transfer easily to many universities, give students the opportunity to take a wide variety of courses, and often save students hundreds of dollars in tuition.  While pursuing your Associate Degree at Dixie State College, you can choose from a wide variety of courses in your area of interest.  This will allow you to explore different areas of emphasis / potential majors and complete major prerequisites while you are completing your general education requirements.

WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE?

An Associate Degree is generally a two-year degree, the completion of which prepares college students for Bachelor Degree programs.  Students who earn an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA) from Dixie State College have completed lower division general education requirements for a Bachelorís Degree at any Utah college or university that grants Bachelors Degrees. Within the AS or AA, students may also complete prerequisite and lower division requirements for many majors. CAUTION: Certain majors have specific general education requirements. Talk to your advisor when selecting your general education classes.

WHAT ARE GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS?

All degrees have a general education component. General education classes provide opportunities for students to explore new areas while improving communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. This exploration is a critical component of the college experience.  General educations courses often include Math, Science, Composition, Literature, Social Sciences, Computer Literacy, Humanities, History, Fine Arts, and many more interesting subject areas.

Dixie State offers other programs of study as well.  Click on one of the links below to find out more about Bachelor Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, and Certificate programs.

Bachelor Degrees	Applied Science Degrees	Certificates
Click here to see an alphabetical listing of Dixie State's areas of study.

For more information about various programs of study at Dixie State, contact the Department of Advisement and Counseling.
Click here to access the home page for the Department of Advisement and Counseling	Or call 435 / 652 - 7690

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