Associate of General Studies Degree, AGS

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CODE: AGS | TOTAL CREDITS: 60 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

DESCRIPTION

The Associate of General Studies degree is designed for students who, while seeking advanced learning in a broad variety of disciplines, do not wish to concentrate in any one particular field of study. The numerous elective credits in the degree provide students with an excellent opportunity to pursue learning in traditional academic disciplines or occupational programs. While some courses may transfer, the AGS is not intended as a transfer degree within the NSHE.

STUDENTS WISHING TO COMPLETE THIS DEGREE MUST CONSULT AN ADVISOR/SUCCESS COACH IN ORDER TO PLAN A COURSE OF STUDY.

ACADEMIC MAP

CSN Associate of General Studies Map Degree

Student Learning Outcomes

Produce oral and written communication befitting the context and audience.
Utilize mathematical, symbolic, logical, graphical, geometric, or statistical analysis for the interpretation and solution of problems.
Identify and analyze a problem, generate and consider potential solutions, and defend the best solution based on evidence and reasoning.
Synthesize information from a variety of academic disciplines.
Examine the variations in human culture and incorporate perspectives of diversity.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 25

Mathematics (3 Credits)

MATH 104B - Applied Mathematics or above

Communications (6-8 Credits)

Humanities (3 Credits)

any AM prefix course
or any COM prefix course
or ENG 223 - Themes of Literature or above
or any HIST prefix course
or any PHIL prefix course
or any RST prefix course
or any World Languages (From the following Prefixes: ARA, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, GRE, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, SPAN, THAI)

Fine Arts (3 credits)

any ART prefix course
or DAN 101 - Dance Appreciation
or any MUS prefix course
or any THTR prefix course

Values and Diversity

^{All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.}

See AA/AB/AS General Education Requirements for a list of choices.

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 35

See an Academic Advisor or Counselor for course selection