Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements
Total Program Credits: 60
Curriculum Code: GEN.GEN.AGS (L224A)
(Total Program Credits: 60)
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 advisor.
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.
(Fall 2021)
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Map for Students
RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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Take Credits | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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Take Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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Take Credits | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed Physical or Life Science Gen-ed Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
Take Credits | Program Elective | 6 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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Take Credits | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-4 |
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Take Credits | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
OR | | |
Take Credits | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3-5 |
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Take Credits | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
OR | | |
Take Credits | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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Take Credits | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed Physical or Life Science Gen-ed Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
Take Credits | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-17 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Take Credits | Fine Arts Gen-ed Humanities Gen-ed Physical or Life Science Gen-ed Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
Take Credits | Program Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. |
Take Credits | Program Elective | 15 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Students who wish to discuss pursuing the AGS degree must contact the advisor 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 Advising Department to determine the transferability of part or all the Associate in General Studies degree.
Advising Department: (708) 456-0300, Ext.3130.