The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is designed for students who want the flexibility to intentionally combine academic disciplines. This degree allows students to build a personalized course of study that aligns with their interests, calling, or professional goals—especially when those goals are best served by blending more than one field.

The program delivers a strong foundation in general education, including writing, humanities, history, mathematics, Biblical studies, and science. Students also develop essential career skills such as critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and effective oral and written communication, preparing them for a wide range of careers or graduate study.

Concentration Structure:

Students pursuing the BA in General Studies select two concentration areas with the support of an academic advisor.

• Primary Concentration
  Requires 30 upper-level credit hours in the selected discipline.

• Secondary Concentration
  Requires 18 upper-level credit hours in a different discipline.

This structure allows students to intentionally “mix” two fields of study—similar to combining elements of two majors—while maintaining academic depth.

Available Concentration Areas:

The following areas may be selected as either a primary or secondary concentration:

• Biblical Studies
• Elementary Education
• Physical Education
• Business
• Psychology
• Sports Management

The following areas are available as secondary concentrations only:

• Human Resources
• Christian Leadership & Management
• History
• Entrepreneurship

Crowley’s Ridge College also offers the following associate-level degrees within the Division of Arts & Sciences:

• Associate of Arts (AA)

• Associate of Science (AS)

These degrees provide a strong general education foundation and are ideal for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution or pursue professional programs.

Associate degrees do not include concentrations, but are intentionally structured to support seamless transfer.

Crowley’s Ridge College offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, housed within the Division of Arts & Sciences. This degree is designed for students seeking focused preparation in psychological theory, research, and applied practice.

The Psychology program offers three distinct tracks aligned with common career and graduate-school pathways:

• Pastoral Counseling – integrating psychological principles with ministry, care, and counseling contexts.

• Psychology in Schools – preparing students for work in educational, student-support, and school-related settings.

• Human Resources – emphasizing applied psychology in organizational leadership and workplace environments.

Students interested in counseling, education, ministry, or organizational leadership can pursue a structured psychology degree that supports both graduate study and immediate workforce entry.

Crowley’s Ridge College maintains multiple agreements with partner institutions to help students transition smoothly into professional and scientific fields.

Joint Programs:

• 2+2 CRC / Freed-Hardeman University — AS to BS in Nursing
  Students complete two years at Crowley’s Ridge College followed by two years at Freed-Hardeman University, with automatic program admission for students who meet GPA requirements (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.25 in math/science courses).

• 3+3.5 CRC / Harding University — BA to PharmD
  Students complete three years at Crowley’s Ridge College and three and a half years at Harding University. Qualified students receive automatic program admission, eligibility for Harding’s GOLD scholarship program, an initial interview with the College of Pharmacy prior to starting coursework at CRC, and yearly progress check-ins.

Articulation Agreements:

Crowley’s Ridge College also offers articulation agreements that ensure seamless transfer into the following programs:

• CRC / Freed-Hardeman University — AS to BS in Biology

• CRC / Freed-Hardeman University — AS to BS in Chemistry

• CRC / Harding University — AA to Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)

Because degree pathways within Arts & Sciences vary by program and student goals, academic advising is central to student success. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to explore degree options and design a plan that aligns with their academic, professional, and vocational goals.

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