Associate in General Studies

Associate in General Studies–60 Credit Hours
Curriculum Code 1427

This program is designed for students with non-traditional needs that cannot be achieved through other associate degree programs. Students may select from a variety of disciplines to explore specialized interests. The Associate in General Studies degree is not considered a transfer degree and does not meet traditional general education requirements.

Note: This degree is not intended to be an entering student’s default program of study. Students must work with an Academic Advisor to determine if they fall into the special populations this degree is designed to target.

Enrollment in some courses requires completion of a prerequisite. See course description for complete prerequisite information.

The A.G.S. is designed to meet the unique needs of a student population with educational goals that do not require a traditional degree program where a specific program of study is required. This degree is not intended to be an entering student's default program of study, and student must work with an academic advisor to determine if they fall into the special population this degree is designed to target.

Summary of Credit Hours Required

1. General Education Core Curriculum: 21 credit hours
   1. Communication (6)
   2. Mathematics (2)
   3. Physical and Life Sciences (4)
   4. Humanities and Fine Arts (3)
   5. Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
   6. One additional General Education Course (3)
2. General Electives: 39 credit hours

Total A.G.S. Degree: 60 credit hours

Note: This degree is not considered a transfer degree and does not meet traditional general education requirements.

Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required General Education Courses
Communication:
COM-101	Composition I 1	3
COM-103	Speech Fundamentals 2	3
Mathematics:
Select a minimum of 2 credit hours from the following: 3		2
BUS-120	Business Mathematics	3
MTH-102	Mathematics for Paraprofessionals	3
MTH-109	Math for Allied Health	2
MTH-120	General Education Mathematics	3
Physical and Life Sciences:
Select science course with a lab component from the following:		4
AST-103, BIO, CHM, EAS, GEL, NAT, PHY
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Select 3 credit hours from the following:		3
ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC
Humanities and Fine Arts:
Select 3 credit hours from the following:		3
ARB, ART, ASL, FRE, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE
One additional General Education course:
Select one course from any area within of the general education sections listed above		3
General Electives
It is highly recommended students create a specialized program of study for this degree to meet their individual needs and interests with the guidance of an academic advisor.		39
Total Credit Hours		60

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COM-101 Composition I requires completion of a prerequisite

²

COM-103 Speech Fundamentals satisfies the requirements of Public Act 87-581 addressing course work in human relations)

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Math classes higher than MTH-120 General Education Mathematics will also satisfy this requirement

Suggested Schedule

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Credit Hours
COM-101	Composition I	3
Mathematics:
Select a minimum of 2 credit hours from the following:		2
BUS-120	Business Mathematics	3
MTH-102	Mathematics for Paraprofessionals	3
MTH-109	Math for Allied Health	2
MTH-120	General Education Mathematics (or higher)	3
Electives		10
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 2
COM-103		3
Physical and Life Sciences Choose from:		4
BIO, CHM, EAS, GEL, NAT, PHY
Electives		8
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 3
Social/Behavioral Science Choose from:		3
ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC
Electives		12
	Credit Hours	15
Semester 4
Humanities and Fine Arts Choose from:		3
ARB, ART, ASL, FRE, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE
One Additional General Education Course Choose from:		3
ANT, ARB, ART, ASL, COM-102, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MTH (BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-120 or higher), MUS, PHI, PHS, PHY, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC, SPA, THE
Electives		9
	Credit Hours	15
	Total Credit Hours	60