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8/1/2018 6:48:34 PM

Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

Curriculum GEN.GEN.AGS (L224A)

(60 semester hours required)

The Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree is intended for students whose educational goals will not be adequately met by the other associate degree programs. The AGS is awarded in individualized curricula that has been agreed upon by the student and counselor.

Communications (6 semester credits)

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RHT 101 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I

3 credits

RHT 102 # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II

3 credits

Note: Grade of "C" or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Humanities (3 semester credits)

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Social Science (3 semester credits)

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Math/Science (3 semester credits)

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General education electives (9 semester credits)

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(To be selected from a combination of SPE 101◊; Social Science; Humanities; Mathematics; and/or Science course offerings)

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college.)

General education for AGS degree requirements (24 semester credits)

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Electives for AGS degree requirements (36 semester credits)

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Total Credit Hours: 60

Students who wish to discuss pursuing the AGS degree must contact the counselor for the Associate in General Studies degree program. This contact should be made when the student first enrolls for classes or upon changing his/her educational goals.

The Associate in General Studies degree is not considered to be a transferable degree. The student should contact the Counseling department to determine the transferability of part or all the Associate in General Studies degree. The Counseling department may be contacted at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3588.