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Associate of General Studies

The associate of general studies degree provides students the flexibility to create a customized program of study designed to fulfill a unique career goal which is not available through any single technical certificate or associate of applied science degree currently offered at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.

Students who earn this degree will take a core of general education course work and technical coursework (or higher college level course work) recommended by an academic advisor. The associate of general studies provides a degree path toward the Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Professional Studies or another bachelor degree.

Students may utilize multiple disciplinary training options in a variety of technical fields. Certificate programs currently without a degree option and students who are taking industry requested specialized courses tailored to employer needs may utilize this pathway to a degree.

Students who are pursuing a program of study where admission is limited (Cardiovascular Technology, Cosmetology, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing), will be assigned a major of Associate of General Studies until admitted into their selected program.

Curriculum

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

(60 Semester Credit Hours)

 
Course Number and Name Credits
 Any Approved Social Science 1  3
 BST 1303 Introduction to Computers or CIS 1113 Fundamental Computer Operation  3
 ENGL 1013 Composition I
Must pass with a "C" or better
3
 TMAT 1203 Technical Mathematics
(or higher math)
Must pass with a "C" or better
 3
 Technical Elective
(or college level course work)   
3
Total Hours  15

Course Number and Name Credits
 ENGL 1023 Composition II
Must pass with a "C" or better
3
Technical Electives
(or college level course work)
12
Total Hours  15

Course Number and Name Credits
 Technical Elective
(or college level course work)
 15
Total Hours  15

Course Number and Name Credits
 Technical Elective
(or college level course work)
 15
Total Hours 15

 1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".