Montgomery County Community College

General Studies AGS

Purpose

Students needing maximal flexibility in their academic program may wish to consider the Associate in General Studies. While students wishing to transfer after receiving the associate degree would be best served by completing an A.A. or A.S. degree, in some cases, students may need to pursue the A.G.S. degree. For students in this category, the College will award the A.G.S. degree after completion of 60 semester credits with a 2.0 grade point average or higher. Students graduating with this degree ARE NOT eligible to participate in Temple University's Core to Core program.

It is important that the students working on this degree consult with their academic advisor and/or counselor to ensure that maximal transferability of credits occurs.

Program Objectives

The common objectives for students in the Associate in General Studies curriculum include the development of:

• vocational and/or transfer goals.
• a college level proficiency in all completed course work.
• a proficiency in using mathematical, reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills.
• individual and societal values and attitudes.
• a positive attitude toward meaningful lifelong learning.
• problem solving skills.
• an aesthetic awareness and appreciation.
• an understanding of governments, economics, science and technology in both a global and local context so that informed judgments and decisions can be made.

Core Curriculum

REQUIRED CREDITS: 60

REQUIRED COURSES: Courses to meet 13 General Education Core Requirements (26-40 credits).

REMAINING CREDITS: Open Electives

RATIONALE: To develop a broad-based education.

Core Courses can be taken individually or in combination to meet the 13 General Education Core goals. Some courses meet more than one goal and can be used to satisfy the requirement of all goals identified. ENG 101 is a required course for all students. Refer to the Core Education Requirements at www.mc3.edu/academics/core-goals.