The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree will be awarded to students who complete a curriculum generally designed to meet broad educational goals. The AGS may be earned through coursework that includes lower-division collegiate and elective courses, or a combination of courses that includes career-technical education.

Due to this degree’s flexibility, it is not considered to be a transfer degree. It does not guarantee admission to a four-year institution, nor does it ensure all lower-division general education requirements have been met. Students should work closely with an Academic Advisor to craft a degree plan appropriate to their educational goals.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this degree will have a broad knowledge base cultivated through coursework that spans a variety of discipline areas. Students who complete the AGS will be able to:

Examine complex issues using multiple information sources and evidence.

Describe the impact of diverse cultural, political, and scientific perspectives on individuals, societies, and environments.

Communicate effectively and purposefully within different contexts and across modes of communication.

Apply learning through integration of theory and practice.