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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog
Associate in General Studies (AGS) Degree
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The Associate in General Studies degree is designed to meet the unique needs of students with objectives that are different from those of transfer degrees or career and technical education degrees. It provides students the opportunity to obtain a degree to meet employment needs not possible through other programs, to obtain a two-year liberal education, or to enhance opportunities for students who have completed certificate programs. While the degree is very flexible, the general education courses are a required component to provide students with basic skills and knowledge that may allow them to continue their education or to move into the workforce.
THIS DEGREE IS NOT DESIGNED TO TRANSFER; however, it may transfer in whole or in part to some universities. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to develop an academic plan.
The following requirements apply to students who first enrolled for Summer 2022 or later. Students who first enrolled prior to Summer 2022 should contact an academic advisor for more information.
- Students also may complete an AGS degree through distance learning delivery options.
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Associate in General Studies (AGS) Degree Requirements
Curriculum: BAC 020
Communications: 6 Credit Hours
2 courses
Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 Credit Hours
2 courses
Humanities
Select from the following prefixes or course numbers:
Fine Arts
Select from the following prefixes or course numbers:
- ART (does not include: ART 166 , ART 190 , ART 290 , ART 299 )
- AET 141 - Interior Design I 3 Credits
- AET 142 - History of Interiors 3 Credits
- AET 241 - Interior Design II 3 Credits
- GRA 167 - Graphic Design I 3 Credits
- GRA 168 - Computer Art I 3 Credits
- JRN 180 - Introduction to Film 3 Credits
- MUS (does not include: MUS 100 , MUS 104 , MUS 111 , MUS 160 , MUS 161 , MUS 162 , MUS 163 , MUS 164 , MUS 165 , MUS 201 -MUS 219 )
- THE
Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Life Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
2 courses
Mathematics
Select from the following prefixes or course numbers:
Sciences
Select from the following prefixes or course numbers:
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours
2 courses
Select from the following prefixes or course numbers:
General Electives: 36 Credit Hours
Choose any 100 or 200 level course listed in the catalog. Fewer credit hours may fulfill this requirement if general education credits exceed stated minimums; credits must total 60 for this degree. For distance learning options, please check the Credit Course Listing. (See Degree Notes section below for pairs of courses in which both courses cannot count toward degree requirements.)
Total Degree Requirements: 60 Credit Hours
Other AGE Graduation Requirements:
- Total of 60 credit hours
- 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC on completion of degree
- 15 semester hours taken at MCC
- E-portfolio must be completed and submitted the semester you graduate. www.mchenry.edu/eportfolio
- Completion of graduation application
Degree Notes:
- The following pairs of courses have similar course content. Only one course from each pair can be used to satisfy degree requirements: EAS 101 or EAS 120 ; EAS 101 or GEL 105 ; EAS 101 or EAS 180 ; MAT 120 or MAT 220 ; MAT 161 or MAT 165 ; MAT 171 or MAT 175
- No single course can be used to meet two different requirements.
- Students who are interested in transferring to a four- year school should be sure to contact an academic advisor while pursuing this degree.
- Acceptance of a D grade and non-traditional credit (CLEP, AP, DANTES, military service, proficiency exam) varies from institution to institution.
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