2019-2020 Catalog

Associate in General Studies Degree (A.G.S.)

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

A. 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)

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

B. General Electives: 41 credit hours

Total A.G.S. Degree: 62 credit hours