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The Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree requires 60-64 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above. The degree includes the following components:
General Education (minimum of 38* credits):
Core curriculum (requires a grade of C or better)
Distribution courses (require a grade of D or better)
General Electives (enough additional courses numbered 100 or above, passed with a grade of D or better, to bring total credits to at least 60)
The AGS degree is recommended for students whose educational goals require flexibility. The AGS allows students to apply any course numbered 100 or above, including some that are not transferable to a state university, toward the credits required for the degree. Therefore, for students who intend to transfer to another college or university in the future to pursue a bachelor's degree, this degree may be less appropriate than other Associate degrees offered (Associate in Arts; Associate in Arts, Elementary Education; Associate in Arts, Fine Arts; Associate in Business, General Requirements; Associate in Business, Special Requirements; Associate in Science, and all major-specific pathway map versions of these degrees) by the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Associate in General Studies (AGS)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in General Studies (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 2000
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
- Effective Term
- Fall 2022
- Available Online
- Yes
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM or FYC, WCM | 3 | ||
| MAT112+ | Select MAT112 or a higher-level MAT course from the approved AGS General Studies Mathematics list. | MA, QNR | 3–6 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 or (COM110AA and COM110AB and COM110AC) |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or (Interpersonal Communication Part I and Interpersonal Communication Part II and Interpersonal Communication Part III) | OC, OCM or OC, OCM or OC, OCM or OC, OCM or OC, OCM | 1–3 | ||
| AHM | Humanities, Arts, and Design | HU, AHM | 3 | ||
| CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 1 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC, WCM | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
| NSI | Natural Sciences | SQ, SG, NSI | 3–4 | ||
| SCB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| AHM | Humanities, Arts, and Design | HU, AHM | 3 | ||
| GE | General Elective** | 3 | |||
| GE | General Elective** | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSI | Natural Sciences | SQ, SG, NSI | 3–4 | ||
| SCB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | SB, SCB | 3 | ||
| AHM | Humanities, Arts, and Design | HU, AHM | 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
(if required)* May also satisfy Literacy requirement |
L | 3 | |
| GE | General Elective** | 3 | |||
| GE | General Elective** | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCB or GE |
Social and Behavioral Sciences or General Elective** |
Optional third SB course (6–9 credits allowed) |
SCB or None | 3 | |
| AHM | Humanities, Arts, and Design | HU, AHM | 3 | ||
| L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Required only if Literacy requirement is not met through CRE101 | 0–3 | ||
| GE | General Elective** | 3 | |||
| GE | General Elective** | 3 | |||
| GE | General Elective** | 3 |
Note
*Students who place out of CRE101 must complete a separate Literacy & Critical Inquiry requirement.
**General Electives should be selected with advisor guidance based on educational and professional goals.
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Course Area Key
- AHM = Arts and Humanities
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First-Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- NSI = Natural Sciences
- OCM = Oral Communication
- QNR = Quantitative Reasoning
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
- WCM = Written Communication
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=176727.