Associate in General Studies Degree Requirements

Pathway:

General Studies

Degree Type:

Associate in General Studies

Curriculum Code:

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits Humanities and Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

Humanities Gen-ed

3

OR
Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits General Education Elective

Fine Arts Gen-ed

Humanities Gen-ed

Physical or Life Science Gen-ed

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

6

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet 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.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits Life Science

Life Science Gen-ed

3-4

OR
Take Credits Physical Science

Physical Science Gen-ed

3-5

OR
Take Credits Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3-5

 
Take Credits Humanities and Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

Humanities Gen-ed

3

OR
Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
Take Credits General Education Elective

Fine Arts Gen-ed

Humanities Gen-ed

Physical or Life Science Gen-ed

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

3

Total Semester Credits:15-17
Next StepsMeet 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.

Note: Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students who intend to transfer are encouraged to take RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
Take Credits General Education Elective

Fine Arts Gen-ed

Humanities Gen-ed

Physical or Life Science Gen-ed

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

12

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

15

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet 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 of the Associate in General Studies Degree.

Advising Department: (708) 456-0300, Ext.3130.



KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)