Associate of General Studies (AGS) Generalist

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This degree includes a basic core of General Education courses in specific discipline areas listed below. In addition, you may select up to 41 elective credits in any one academic discipline, area of personal interest, or occupational field. You must consult with an advisor to develop a written plan of objectives, and identify courses you will need to take to meet the requirements of this degree. The plan must be approved by your advisor.

The Associate of General Studies: Generalist degree is offered at all Colorado Mountain College campuses. For more information, please see Academic Programs at Colorado Mountain College. Not every course is offered on every campus.

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General Education Requirements (12 credits)

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Communication (GT-CO1, GT-CO2, GT-CO3)
1 course (3 credits)
Mathematics (GT-MA1) / Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1, GT-SC2)
1 course (3 credits minimum)
Students who take SCI 155 must also take SCI 156 to satisfy this requirement
Arts & Humanities (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)
1 course (3 credits)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS3 only) / History (GT-HI1)
1 course (3 credits)

Colorado Mountain College Requirements (8 credits)

Computer Proficiency Requirement
Demonstrate computer proficiency via exam within first 30 credits

✽ CIS 118 - Introduction to PC Applications 3.0 Credits
Must be taken within first 30 credits, will count as an Advised Elective
Communication Requirement (3 credits)
✽ COM 115 - Public Speaking 3.0 Credits
OR
✽ COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication 3.0 Credits
Wellness Requirement (2 credits)
Choose at least 2 credits from the following (credits over 2 will be applied to Advised Electives):
✽ HWE 100 - Human Nutrition 3.0 Credits
✽ HWE 111 - Health & Fitness 3.0 Credits
✽ HWE 117 - Mental Health First Aid 1.0 Credits
✽ Transfer-level PED/OUT/DAN courses
Cultural Competency Requirement (3 credits)
Select 3 credits from CMC’s Cultural Competency Course List

Transfer Electives (18 credits)

Select any 100-299 guaranteed transfer (◆) or general transfer (✽) courses 18.0 Credits
No PED 100-249 courses or PED 275 allowed for this requirement

Other Advised Electives (22 credits)

Select from courses numbered 100-299 22.0 Credits
No PED courses are allowed for this requirement.

Total Credits Earned

State Guaranteed General Education (12 credits)
CMC Requirements (8 credits)
Transfer Electives (18 credits)
Other Advised Electives (22 credits)
Total credits toward Associate of General Studies degree (60 credits)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via distance learning (IVS, hybrid, or online).

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