These requirements apply to students who first enrolled for Fall 2024 or later. Students who enrolled prior to Fall 2024 have the option of upgrading their degree plan to access the AGS degree option.
The Associate in General Studies degree is a flexible, individually designed option for those individuals who do not intend to transfer but who can benefit from having earned a degree, whether for career purposes or for personal satisfaction. Students should be aware that transfer options for the degree as a whole are limited. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to make course selections and to learn about possible transfer options.
Communications
Hours Required: 6
Mathematics
Hours Required: 3
Physical and Life Sciences
Hours Required: 3
Humanities and Fine Arts
Courses marked with a + meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour is required for graduation.
Hours Required: 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Courses marked with a + meet the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement. One 3 credit-hour course is required for graduation.
Hours Required: 6
Total General Education
Hours Required: 24
Liberal Studies, Certificates, or elective coursework
Hours Required: 36
Courses must be selected from:
- Additional credit hours in one or more departments included in the above groups. This includes courses not designated as meeting general education requirements in these departments.
- One or more certificates may be included as part of these credit hours.
- Any 100 or 200 level elective courses in any discipline that fit specific educational goals of an individual student. (IDS 290 is limited to 4 credit hours total.)
World Cultures and Diversity Requirement
One 3-credit hour course is required. Some courses that fulfill this requirement may also be used to fulfill requirements in Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Total Hours Required
Hours Required: 60
