The Associate in General Studies degree 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.
General Electives- Select 41 credit hours
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.
Required General Education Courses - 21 credit hours
1. Communication - 6 credit hours
(Note: COM-101 requires completion of a prerequisite)
(Note: COM-103 satisfies the requirements of Public Act 87-581 addressing course work in human relations)
2. Mathematics- 2 credit hours
Select a minimum of 2 credit hours from the following:
(Note: Math classes higher than MTH-120 will also satisfy this requirement)
3. Physical and Life Sciences- 4 credit hours
Select science course with a lab component from the following: BIO, CHM, EAS, GEL, NAT, PHS (excluding PHS-105), PHY
4. Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 credit hours
Select 3 credit hours from the following: ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC
5. Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 credit hours
Select 3 credit hours from the following: ARB, ART, ASL, FRE, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE
6. One additional General Education course- 3 credit hours
Select one course from any area within of the general education sections listed above
Suggested Schedule
First Semester (15 credit hours)
| COM-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ___-___ | Math | 2 |
| ___-___ | Electives | 10 |
Second Semester (16 credit hours)
| COM-103 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| ___-___ | Physical and Life Sciences Elective | 4 |
| ___-___ | Electives | 9 |
Third Semester (16 credit hours)
| ___-___ | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| ___-___ | Electives | 13 |
Fourth Semester (15 credit hours)
| ___-___ | Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| ___-___ | General Education Course | 3 |
| ___-___ | Electives | 9 |