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Associate of General Studies (AGS) Degree Map

Associate of Science (full-time)

The plan below is a sample course list. Consult an advisor for the best options. The total credits may exceed the 60 required for the Associate of General Studies. Some courses are semester-specific, have prerequisites, or require a grade of C or higher. Technical courses must be under five years old. 

Semester 1: Total Credits = 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

ENG 101

Composition I

3

010

COL 103

College Success

1

070

 

Social & Behavioral Sciences

3

050

 

Humanities & Fine Arts

3

060

MAT

Math Pathway - Course number is based on area of emphasis

3

030

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

Semester 2: Total Credits = 15

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

SP 105 OR
SP 106

Interpresonal Communications, OR
Public Speaking

3

020

 

Elective Area of Emphasis

 

070

 

Social & Behavioral Sciences

3

050

 

Humanities & Fine Arts

3

060

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

Semester 3: Total Credits = 16

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total SGE

ENG 102 OR
ENG 103

Composition II

3

010

 

Computer Literacy

1

 

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

Semester 4: Total Credits = 13-14

Course ID Number Course Title Credit Total
 

Natural & Physical Science

4-5

040

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

 

Elective Area of Interest

3

070

Updated 7/16/2026