General Arts Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for General Arts from the EdRef college search portal.

General Arts programs offer students the chance to study a wide range of subjects in the social sciences and humanities, as well as learn important skills such as communications and critical thinking. These programs are usually at the junior or community college level and provide the option for students to transfer to a four-year university upon graduation. They can also prepare students for entry-level positions in fields such as tourism, hospitality, communication arts, child studies, and community services. They are ideal for students who may not have decided exactly what their educational goals are.

The types of courses students take in these programs vary widely. Some examples include English, Computers, Reading, Writing, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, Technology, Literature, Human Behavior, Sociology, History, and Logic. These programs are perfect for students who are entering higher education and desire exposure to a maximum amount of disciplines. Students receive a strong background in general education and an introduction to a wide variety of fields.