General Studies, AGS

The Associate in General Studies is a degree that is customized to meet the unique needs of students whose objectives cannot be met through the college’s transfer or occupational degrees. This degree is designed to meet the students’ objectives such as obtaining a two year liberal education or meeting employment needs not offered through other programs. This will be the curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs. Because the curriculum for the General Studies degree is not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, transfer course credits completed within this degree are not guaranteed to be accepted by the senior institution. Students considering the General Studies degree should consult with an advisor to determine whether this degree will meet their educational goals and needs.

LIB.AGS.L03

Program Requirements

Note: Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate college or university should take IAI general education courses for all general education areas and electives.

Student Success

ORIN 1541	Foundations for Student Success	1 Credit
Total Credit Hours:		1

 

Communications

COMM 1553	Introductory Speech	3 Credits
ENGL 1613	English I	3 Credits
ENGL 1623	English II	3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		9

A minimum grade of C is required in ENGL 1613 and ENGL 1623.

Life Sciences and Physical Sciences

	Life Science Course	3-4 Credits
	Physical Science Course	3-4 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		7-8

Choose from appropriate category in the General Education Courses for Occupational Degrees list or IAI course options. At least one course must be designated as a laboratory course. 

View Life Sciences and Physical Sciences course options.

Mathematics

	Mathematics Elective	3-5 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		3-5

Choose from the mathematics category in the General Education Courses for Occupational Degrees or IAI course options.

Humanities

	Humanities Courses	6 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		6

Choose two courses from the Humanities category in the General Education Courses for Occupational Degrees or IAI course options.

Social and Behaviorial Science

	Social and Behavioral Science Courses	6 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		6

Choose two courses from the Social and Behavioral Science category in the General Education Courses for Occupational Degrees or IAI course options.

Electives

	Electives	28-29 Credits
Total Credit Hours:		28-29

Choose courses from any elective area. Appropriate electives for transfer students have a first digit of 1 or 2 and a second digit of 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 in the course number.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Suggested Course Sequence

0-15 credit hours

ORIN 1541	Foundations for Student Success	1 Credit
ENGL 1613	English I	3 Credits
	Social and Behavioral Science Elective	3 Credits
	Humanities Course	3 Credits
	Electives	6 Credits

16-30 credit hours

ENGL 1623	English II	3 Credits
	Humanities Course	3 Credits
	Mathematics Elective	3 Credits
	Electives	7 Credits

31-45 credit hours

COMM 1553	Introductory Speech	3 Credits
	Life Science or Physical Science Course	3-4 Credits
	Electives	8 Credits

46-60+ credit hours

	Social and Behavioral Science Course	3 Credits
	Life Science or Physical Science Course	3-4 Credits
	Electives	8 Credits

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