mjc-AOS-NATREL-0The Associate of Arts in General Studies with Emphasis provides an opportunity for you to earn an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in a comprehensive area of study. This degree is intended for students who may not be planning to transfer to a university in the near future. The General Studies degree is intended to provide both breadth and depth of education. Breadth is achieved by completion of the 18-unit MJC-GE Pattern for the Associate’s Degree. Depth is achieved when you complete an additional 18-unit Emphasis in one of four areas: Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, or Language and Rationality. By completing this pattern of study, you will have a “well rounded” education in addition to lower-division course work in related disciplines which can be used as preparation for a field of study.General EducationA.A. DegreeGeneral Education18 Major Unitshttps://mjc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program,general-studies-natural-sciences-mjc-spring-2027