(90 credits)

Program Description

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The Associate in General Studies (AGS) gives students the opportunity to design their own educational programs. This degree was developed as a non-transfer degree so students could have more flexibility in selecting courses to best fit their interests or emphasize particular areas of study not regularly offered by the college.

The fact that the AGS is not designed as a transfer degree does not mean an AGS graduate cannot transfer to a four-year college or university. However, students should be aware that their transcripts will be subjected to a course-by-course analysis to determine how many courses will be accepted by the four-year institution.

Students seeking this degree must have prior approval from an instructional Dean or the Vice President of Instruction and must design their AGS programs under the supervision of an advisor.

Degree Requirements

A minimum of 90 credits numbered 100 or above must be completed to qualify for the Associate in General Studies degree, as described in the distribution and electives requirements sections below.

General Education Requirements

Must complete a minimum of 10 credits in each of the following areas: communication, humanities, natural science, social science for a minimum total of 40 distribution credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Reading/Writing
ENGL& 101	English Composition I	5
ENGL& 102	Composition II	5
Humanities
Must be selected from the General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts & Science–Direct Transfer Agreement.		10
Natural Science
Must be selected from the General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts & Science–Direct Transfer Agreement and must include:		10
One science course
Demonstrated proficiency in basic math by placement testing
Completion of one math course from the General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts & Science –Direct Transfer Agreement.
Social Science
Must be selected from the General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts & Science –Direct Transfer Agreement.		10
Electives
A minimum of 50 credits numbered 100 or above, elected to satisfy the educational plans or interests of the student		50
Total Credits		90