May 17, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General, AGS (LASC.AGS)

Location(s): Main Campus, Online


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Liberal Arts and Sciences is a restricted program and cannot be declared as a major without special permissionfrom the Director of Advising. Students on the Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Degree (AGS) plan should note that while their courses may transfer, they are required to take an additional English and Math course requirement to obtain a bachelor’s degree. Students should check the degree requirements at transfer institutions. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. Students should work closely with theiracademic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 60


Semester 1 (16-18 Hours)


  • 3 Hour(s) *
  • Mathematics and Statistics Requirement 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3 Hour(s) *
  • Student Success Requirement 1 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (see note below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)

Semester 2 (14-18 Hours)


  • Communications Requirement 3 Hour(s) *
  • Natural and Physical Sciences Requirement 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirement 3 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)

Semester 3 (14-18 Hours)


  • Arts and Humanities Requirement 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Social Responsibility and Diversity Requirement 2-4 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (see note below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (see note below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 3 Hour(s)

Semester 4 (15-17 Hours)


  • Arts and Humanities Requirement 3-5 Hour(s) *
  • Program Elective Course (see note below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (see note below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Program Elective Course (see note below) 3 Hour(s) ***
  • Open Elective 2 Hour(s)

Program Elective Courses ***


  • Program elective courses for the LASC.AGS degree must be chosen from courses listed in the seven General Education buckets for the AA, AS and AGS degrees or as program requirements or program electives for AA or AS degrees within this catalog.

Notes


* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

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