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.
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 |