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Graduation Map: Associate of General Studies

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The Associate of General Studies (AGS) is a 60-hour degree designed to allow maximum exploration of courses by a student. It is not intended for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree although some courses may be transferable. The degree must include 14-16 credit hours in a specific area or discipline and must be developed in cooperation with an advisor in the specific area or discipline. The approved degree plan must be on file with the graduation coordinator prior to application for graduation.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements

- This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours

- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average required for graduation

- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation

- Additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Please see the program of study page to view the program requirements and eligible electives: Program: Associate of General Studies* - University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College - Acalog ACMS™ (uaptc.edu)

Semester One

Recommended Sequence

Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ENGL 10103  English Composition I 3    
  Computers (select one of the following): BUSI 14083  Microcomputer Applications OR CPSI 10003  Computer Concepts 3    
  Math (select one of the following): MATH 11103  Mathematical Reasoning OR MATH 11003  College Algebra (OR HIGHER MATH) 3    
 

COGNATE ELECTIVE

Work with your advisor to select electives that align with one of the cognates below.

Career Essentials (COLL 1300) and physical activity (EDPA) courses may be used in any cognate area as described below:

Allied Health and Science: BIOL, CHEM, COSM, DENT, EMSC, HEAL, HIMT, MATH, PHSC, PHYS, PNUR, RADG, RESP

Business/Information Technology: ACCT, BLAW, BUSI, CESC, CPSI, DASC, DMPR, ECON, ENTR, HIMT, MATH, MET, PLGL,

Education: ECED, ECTC, ETEC

Fine Arts and Humanities: ARTS, ARHS, COMM, ENGL, FILM, HUMN, INTR, MUSC, MUAP, PHIL, SPAN, SPCH, THTR

Math and Social Sciences: ANTH, CRJU, ECON, GEOG, HIST, MATH, PLSC, PSYC, RELS, SOCI, SCWK

Technical Sciences: AMST, ASTE, AVAT, COSM, CRTE, CTTE, DFTG, DIEL, ELTE, HVAC, HVLT, MSTE, TECH, TRTL, WELD

 3    
  COGNATE ELECTIVE 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two

Complete all 15-16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ENGL 10203  English Composition II 3    
  Social Science (select one of the following): ANTH 20103  ECON 22003  ECON 21003  GEOG 22203  GEOG 21103  HIST 11103  HIST 11203  HIST 21103  HIST 21203  PLSC 20003  PSYC 11003  SOCI 10103   3    
  SPCH 10003  Speech Communication 3    
  COGNATE ELECTIVE 3-4    
  COGNATE ELECTIVE 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three

Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  COGNATE ELECTIVE 2-4    
  FREE ELECTIVE (visit with your advisor to determine appropriate electives that align with your academic and/or career goals) 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 2-4    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

 

Semester Four

Complete all 14-15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  FREE ELECTIVE 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 3    
  FREE ELECTIVE 2-3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 60 Credit Hours

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