Associate of General Studies
AGS = Associate of General Studies | 2 years
The Associate of General Studies degree is for the student who plans to transfer to a four-year institution but wants to take lower-division courses outside of General Education. The student must demonstrate mastery of skills and knowledge against specified performance standards in at least one specific area or discipline.
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Courses You Will Take
Transfer or Stackable Options
Students completing this degree should meet the lower division requirements in general education but will not be guaranteed transfer as a college junior. Students planning to transfer should work closely with a North Arkansas College advisor to follow the prescribed selection of courses and other requirements needed for transfer into a bachelor’s program.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines
- Apply life skills in areas such as teamwork, interpersonal relationships, ethics, and study habits
- Communicate clearly in written and oral formats
- Use technology appropriate for learning
- Discuss issues of a diverse global society
- Demonstrate math and/or statistical skills