This course is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas Regents public postsecondary institutions. Additional courses may also be eligible for transfer. Please visit a JCCC counselor or the JCCC Registrar's office, and the Transfer Kansas portal to learn more.
The associate of general studies degree from JCCC requires a minimum of 60 college-level credit hours within specified course categories and is designed for students who wish to receive a degree for completion of a more general program of study. The degree does not require an academic major or an emphasis on a specific career or transfer program. The list of approved AGS general education courses can be found with a list of AGS degree requirements. Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one category. (See sample degree program plan below.)
(Major Code 1050; CIP Code 24.0101)
Associate of General Studies
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives + | 6 | |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
| Communications Skills - Speaking ^ | 3 | |
| Global Issues/Diversity ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives + | 6 | |
| Culture & Ethics-Historical Perspective ^ | 3 | |
| Modes of Inquiry-Scientific ^ | 3 | |
| Computer Skills ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives + | 9 | |
| Mathematics ^ | 3 | |
| The Arts ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives + | 9 | |
| Culture & Ethics-Cultural Perspective ^ | 3 | |
| Modes of Inquiry-Social ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Total Program Hours: 60
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This course has registration requirements.
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Open electives are non-developmental courses meeting degree requirements. Please consult with a JCCC counselor for more information.