General Studies
Associate Degree | Ozark Campus | In-Person or Blended
The Associate of General Studies (AGS) 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 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. Because this degree focus is broad, students are able to remain engaged in their coursework, which often leads them to continue to pursue the higher degree of their choice.
Hands-on Learning Opportunities
- Clinicals
- Course laboratories
- Internships
Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- String communication skills
- A broad base of knowledge in a number of interesting subjects
- Literacy and math skills
About This Degree
TUITION
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school
code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
The AR Futures grant could cover your expenses for this credential. Check credential eligibility.
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CAREER OPTIONS
You could work as a(n):
- Administrative Assistant
Alumni of our program work at:
- Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus
- Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative
- Southwest EMS
- Visiting Angels
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
View the links below to better understand the courses, the course timeline, and who your faculty will be when you enroll as an ATU student.
Credentials that stack with this degree:
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Professional Studies
Point of Pride
The AGS degree supports prior learning (apprenticeship, earned industry credentials, training from a non-accredited institution) that a student may bring to transition into a college degree path.
IT'S TIME TO STEP UP
Find out how we will empower you to meet every challenge head-on.
General Education Faculty
Dr. Randall Colvin
Instructor
Allied Health Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 508-8500 ext. 6660
rcolvin@atu.edu
Shelley Koone
Instructor
Allied Health Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 508-8500 ext. 6656
skoone@atu.edu
Katy Dodd
Instructor
Technology and Academic Support Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 508-8500 ext. 6630
kdodd@atu.edu
Landon Growns
Instructor
Allied Health Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 508-8500 ext. 6655
lgrowns@atu.edu
Gwen Faulkenberry
Instructor
Technology and Academic Support Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 508-8500 ext. 6632
gfaulkenberry@atu.edu