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2009-2010 Academic Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

General Studies (A.G.S.)


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Associate and Bachelor of General Studies

The Associate and Bachelor degrees in General Studies with concentrations in Arts and Humanities, Applied and Natural Sciences and Behavioral Sciences are broad based, interdisciplinary programs that offer students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and cultural awareness through an individualized course of study. Students who wish to pursue either of these degrees concurrently with another degree or as a second degree will not be permitted to apply the major hours from the primary degree to the concentration area in the General Studies curriculum. Coursework used toward a minor can only be applied to free electives and core components of the General Studies curriculum. In addition, no more than 21 hours in a single subject area will be used toward graduation.

Subject Area Blocks

Students pursuing either the Associate or Bachelor degree in General Studies must choose one of the following blocks for the Concentration Area. For the Bachelor degree, the two remaining blocks must be used as Enrichment Areas. 

Arts and Humanities Block

Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Mass Communication, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Speech, Theatre, Women’s Studies

Applied and Natural Sciences Block

Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electricity, Electronics, Engineering Technology, Environmental Science, Geology, Instrumentation, Mathematics, Nutrition and Family Studies, Physical Science, Physics, Process Plant Technology, Technology, Wildlife Management
Behavioral
Sciences Block
Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, Government, Health and Human Performance*, Psychology, Sociology
*Coursework required for the Health and Physical Education curriculum cannot be used.

Students who wish to pursue the Associate of General Studies (AGS) must meet the following requirements:

  • Must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses counted toward the degree.
  • Must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses in the General Education Requirements (Core).
  • Must earn a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses used in the concentration area.
  • Must earn a grade of “C” or better in both English 101 and 102.
  • Must complete an international education component chosen with the guidance of the General Studies advisor.
  • No more than 21 hours of any one subject area will be applied toward the degree.

Degree Requirements


Total Hours: 27

  • Concentration Area4 - 18
  • Electives - 9

Notes


26 HOURS OF NATURAL SCIENCES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SEQUENTIAL. Sequences: BIOL 101-102; BIOL 105-106; CHEM 101-102; CHEM 135-136; ENSC 101-102; GEOL 101-102; PHSC 101-102; PHYS 151, 211.
3Course must be selected from section #9 of the General Education Requirements  section.
4Refer to Subject Area Block descriptions for concentration and enrichment area options.

Total Hours for Degree: 64


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