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. Not every course is offered on every campus, some campuses may require travel between sites or technology enabled learning modalities (web conference, hybrid, online) to complete the degree. For more information, please see Academic Programs at Colorado Mountain College.

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General Education Requirements (15 credits)

Select a content area to view the course options

Written Communication (GT-CO1-3)

Select 1 course (3 credits) from the following:

◆ ENG 1021 - English Composition I (GT-CO1) 3.0 Credits
◆ ENG 1022 - English Composition II (GT-CO2) 3.0 Credits
◆ ENG 2001 - English Composition III: Writing for Public Discourse (GT-CO3) 3.0 Credits

Mathematics (GT-MA1)/ Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1-2)

Select 1 course (3 credits minimum) from content areas:

GT-MA1: Mathematics
GT-SC1: Science Courses with Required Laboratory
GT-SC2: Science Courses without Required Laboratory

Note: Students who take SCI 1055 must also take SCI 1056 to satisfy this requirement

Arts & Humanities (GT-AH1-4)

Select 1 course (3 credits) from content areas:

GT-AH1: Arts and Expression
GT-AH2: Literature and Humanities
GT-AH3: Ways of Thinking
GT-AH4: World Languages

Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS3) / History (GT-HI1)

Select 1 course (3 credits) from content areas:

GT-SS3: Human Behavior, Culture, and Social Frameworks
GT-HI1: History

Oral/Presentational Communication

Select 1 course (3 credits) from the following:

◆ COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) 3.0 Credits
✽ COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3.0 Credits

Transfer Electives (21 credits)

Select 21 credits from the following:
Any 1000-2999 guaranteed transfer (◆) or general transfer (✽) courses
NOTE: No PED 1000-2049 courses or PED 2075 allowed for this requirement

Other Advised Electives (24 credits)

Select 22 credits from courses numbered 1000-2999
Note: No PED courses are allowed for this requirement
Wellness Elective - Select 2 credits from the following:
✽ HWE 1050 - Human Nutrition 3.0 Credits
✽ HWE 1062 - Health and Wellness 3.0 Credits
✽ HWE 1003 - Mental Health First Aid 1.0 Credits
✽ Transfer-level PED/OUT/DAN courses

Total Credits Earned

State Guaranteed General Education (15 credits)
Transfer Electives (21 credits)
Other Advised Electives (24 credits)
Total credits toward Associate of General Studies degree (60 credits)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer

✽ Generally Transferable

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

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