Associate of General Studies (AGS)

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Two-Year Associate of General Studies Degree

The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree is designed for students who wish to acquire a broad education.

College work may include courses selected from a variety of professional/technical and college transfer courses. Because of the flexibility of this degree, it may not fulfill requirements for transfer to a university in Oregon. When selecting courses for this degree, students should consult KCC advisors and the institution to which they will transfer to make sure that they are taking the correct courses.

Credit for Prior Learning

This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
For more information: https://www.klamathcc.edu/cpl

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate of General Studies, students will be able to:

Apply Critical Thinking to Problem-Solving: Evaluate information, sources, arguments, opinions, and issues to solve problems.
Communication: Create and convey thoughts, opinions, or information by listening, speaking, reading, or writing.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrate effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts.
Professional Competence and Self-Efficacy: Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in a profession or academic program; demonstrate confidence and ability to meet personal, social, academic, and professional goals.
Teamwork: Demonstrate effective and respectful participation as members and leaders of diverse teams.

Program Requirements

For courses to meet general education requirements, they must be collegiate-level numbered (e.g., 100 or higher). Courses numbered below the 100 level do not apply to the degree but may be prerequisites to degree requirements.

Candidates for the degree must earn a minimum of 90 credits.
Students wishing to transfer must be aware of the second language requirement of the particular college and bachelor’s degree they are seeking.
Candidates for the degree must attend KCC and accumulate at least 24 credit hours of satisfactory work to establish residency. Non-traditional, challenge, or credits transferred from another institution may not be applied to the 24 credit-hour residency requirement. This requirement may not be waived.
No more than twelve credits of work experience apply.
No more than nine credits of Special Studies or Independent Study apply.
No more than six credits of physical education courses apply.
Candidates for the degree must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Students must complete electives as required to bring the total number of credits to 90. Students should meet with transfer advisors to align elective coursework to meet Oregon universities’ general education transfer requirements or workforce professional/technical requirements. Electives will vary with academic plans. Advisor approval is required.
Number of credit hours necessary for completion: 90.

Required Courses

Student Success

CGS 100 - College Survival & Success 3.00 credits

Communications

Information Systems

A minimum of three credits are required from these options.

CAS 133 - Intro to Computing Skills 3.00 credits
CAS 133L - Intro to Computing Skills Lab 1.00 credit
BUS 169Z - Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel 4.00 credits
CIS 151 - Network I 3.00 credits
CIS 151L - Network I Lab 1.00 credits
CIS 206 - Intro to Information Technology 3.00 credits
CIS 206L - Intro to Information Technology Lab 1.00 credits
EDU 133 - Computers in Education 3.00 credits
EDU 133L - Computers in Education Lab 1.00 credits

Oral Communications

A minimum of three credits are required from these options.

COM 111Z - Public Speaking 4.00 credits
COM 111M - Public Speaking 5.00 credits
COM 218Z - Interpersonal Communication 4.00 credits

Writing

A minimum of eight credits are required from these options.
For information about placement in a writing course, please refer to the: Writing Pathway .