Associate of General Studies, A.G.S.

Associate of General Studies Degree: (AGS)

About the Program

The Associate of General Studies degree program helps students who plan to study a variety of areas without committing themselves to a specific field as they prepare for employment or additional academic work.

Program Goals

To provide a general foundation of liberal arts studies as the precursor for a declared four year baccalaureate degree

Program Outcomes

To successfully complete the Associate of General Studies degree program of study with a “C” average or higher as a foundation to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate institution

Degree Requirements

The Associate of General Studies degree consists of a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours, of which fifteen (15) must be earned at WCCCD
Complete the “Requirements for All Degrees”
Complete all academic group requirements
Must complete at least twenty-six (26) credit hours with an overall GPA of 2.0

General Education Course Requirements:

American Government Total: 3 Credits

PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)

English Total: 6 Credits

ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
Elective: any English course above ENG 119 3 Credit(s)

Humanities Total: 3 Credits

Select one three (3) credit course from the following:
- Dance
- French
- Music
- Languages
- English
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Speech

Mathematics Total: 3 Credits

Natural Science Total: 3 Credits

Any three (3) credit course from the following:
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Physics
- ANT 153 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology
- DT 130 - Fundamentals of Nutrition

General Education Total: 18 Credits

Electives: 42 Credits

A.G.S. Program Total: 60 Credits

Note: Program total hours may not include prerequisites.