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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

General Studies (A.G.S.)

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Associate of General Studies

The Associate degree in General Studies with concentrations in Arts and Humanities, Applied and Natural Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences is a broad based, interdisciplinary program that offers students the opportunity to develop critical thinking and cultural awareness through an individualized course of study.

Subject Area Blocks

Students pursuing the Associate degree in General Studies must choose one of the following blocks for the Concentration Area.

Arts and Humanities Block

 Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages, History, Mass Communication, Music, Philosophy, Religious Studies, 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.

General Education Requirements (Core)

Total Hours: 37

  • Natural Sciences Sequence2 - 6
  • Fine Arts Elective3 - 3

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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