General Studies, A.G.S. - Degree Plan

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60 Hrs

This degree program is designed to allow an individual course of study for students to meet personal employment or enrichment goals. The AGS includes transfer courses, technical courses or a combination of both types. The degree will include general education core courses in conjunction with advisor-approved courses that demonstrate mastery of skills and knowledge in at least one specific area or discipline.

Advising Sheets:

General Studies, A.G.S. - Surigical Technology Option - Advising Sheet

English Composition (6 Hours)

Speech/Communication (3 Hours)

General and Technical Studies Electives

36 Hours of which 14-16 hours must be in a specific area or discipline and approved by the AGS advisor in that area or discipline.

Science (4 Hours)

Any College Level Science course with a lab. This would include any of the following course subject codes: ANTH, ASTR, BIOL, BOTY, CHEM, ENSC, GEOG, GEOL, HORT, MBIO, PHSC, PHYS

Mathematics (3-4 Hours)

Any College Level Math Course (1000 level or above) Subject code: MATH

Demonstration of Computer Proficiency (3 Hours)

Social Science (6 Hours)

HIST 2003 - History of American People to 1877
OR
HIST 2013 - History of American People since 1877
OR
PLSC 2003 - American National Government
XXXX XXX3 Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Possible Placement Requirements

These courses are for developing college level skills.

NWACC strongly recommends that students enroll in English and math preparatory courses within the first two semesters.

These hours will not fulfill any degree requirements at NWACC. These courses will not transfer to a four year institution15 credit hours are required in residence at NWACC to graduate