In today's rapidly changing economy, finding a job that matches your skills can be very difficult; particularly when you are uprooting your family every few years to PCS. Whether you've completed some college or just your high school studies, even the most experienced workers find it difficult to pick up where they left off in a career when they transfer locations. But what if you had a degree that equipped you with the skills to adapt to many different opportunities; a degree that you could leverage in a variety of professional fields?

You might be thinking "Does something like this even exist." Why, yes; yes it does.  It's a called a General Studies degree but it's much more than "a little bit of this and that". A degree in General Studies will equip you with a broad-base of knowledge. In other words, you'll get a well-rounded liberal arts education that allows you to explore a variety of disciplines.  General Studies programs are perfect for people who need a degree for professional certification or credentials to advance in their current career.

A program in General Studies allows you to complete a core general education with an emphasis on courses in a specialized area. And, because General Studies programs encompass many different subjects, there are more opportunities for previously earn college credit to transfer towards completing a degree.

You'll study a wide-range of subjects such as English, math, history, technology, philosophy, fine arts and more. In fact, the broad knowledge a General Studies degree offers prepares you to work in many exciting industries:

• Business
• Government
• Law
• Fine Arts
• Education
• Health Care
• Social Service
• And More

 So where can you get a degree in General Studies?

Look for accredited schools that are flexible and military-friendly like Ashworth College. You'll be eligible to use education benefits including MyCAA, the Post 9/11 and Montgomery GI Bills. If you are not currently using your $4,000 MyCAA benefits and would like to continue your education, an Ashworth Military Advisor can give you the guidance you need.