Associate in General Studies - Non-Transfer Degree

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PGM Code – AGS

Program Description The purpose of this degree is to grant academic recognition for an individually designed program of 90 credits of coursework. This coursework is developed in consultation with an adviser to meet the vocational, educational or personal needs of the individual. Note: degree may include up to 15 credits below level 100.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

This degree is designed for students not planning to transfer to a four-year institution. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum of 30 credits taken at Edmonds CC are required.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
Communicate with an academic adviser, and
Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Note: Because of the individual nature of this degree, early consultation with an adviser is necessary for effective planning. See Enrollment Services for recommended advisers.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education Requirements (18 credits)

Five credits in this area must be designated “CD: Cultural Diversity.”

Communication Skills (10 credits)

OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

BSTEC 107 - Business English Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits OR
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits OR
EAP 121 - Composition for College 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL 100 - Introduction to College Writing 5.0 Credits OR
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits
Any five additional credits from above OR from:
CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication:CD 5.0 Credits
CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication: CD 5.0 Credits
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking 5.0 Credits
CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication 5.0 Credits
CMST 215 - Online Interpersonal Communications:CD 5.0 Credits
CMST 235 - Online Small Group Communication:CD 5.0 Credits
OR communications classes totaling 5 credits as approved by adviser

Quantitative Analysis or Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

MATH 060 - Introduction to Algebra 5.0 Credits or above OR
BUS 130 - Business Mathematics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits OR
CS 115 - Introduction to Programming 5.0 Credits OR
PHIL& 120 - Symbolic Logic 5.0 Credits

Health and Physical Education (3 credits)

OUTCOME: Demonstrate knowledge and skills in one of these areas: emergency care, contemporary health, principles of lifelong fitness, or athletic performance and teamwork.

Note: You may choose any combination of PE courses.

HLTH 100 - Contemporary Health Issues 3.0 Credits OR
HLTH 105 - Emergency Response/CPR 4.0 Credits OR
HLTH 150 - Nutrition and Life Fitness 3.0 Credits OR
Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits (PE course)

Cultural Diversity Requirement

OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Distribution Requirements (15 credits)

Select five credits from each of the following three areas (level 100 or above).

Humanities (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Use Humanities-based methods to reason, communicate, make meaning, solve problems and/or create or perform cultural works for diverse audiences and purposes.

To view course choices, see the Course List - Humanities Distribution Courses .

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits

Natural Sciences and Mathematics (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Use scientific and mathematical methods, modes of inquiry, and terminology to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, and application of science concepts and insights.

To view course choices, see the Course List - Natural Sciences and Mathematics Distribution Courses .

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits

Social Sciences (5 credits)

OUTCOME: Use Social Science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.

To view course choices, see the Course List - Social Sciences Distribution Courses .

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits

General Electives (to total 90 credits)

It is recommended but not required that students include 30 credits of related course work in a major area as part of their electives. Electives selection may be from Distribution Requirements, professional-technical departments, or other credited college course work.

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Signatures

Dean’s Signature and Date	Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014 \| Rev: 05/14