General Studies, A.G.S.

(Does not meet the Illinois Articulation Initiative—General Education Core Curriculum) 

Associate in General Studies–62 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.

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

COM-101	Composition I	3
COM-103	Speech Fundamentals	3

(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:

BUS-120	Business Mathematics	3
MTH-102	Mathematics for Paraprofessionals	3
MTH-109	Math for Allied Health	2
MTH-120	General Education Mathematics	3

(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)

PSY or SOC-___	PSY or SOC 100-level Course	3
___-___	Electives	13

Fourth Semester (15 credit hours)

___-___	Humanities and Fine Arts Elective	3
___-___	General Education Course	3
___-___	Electives	9