Associate of General Studies
Program Code: General Studies-AGS
This program can be completed 100% online.
Program Description
The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree at TMCC is designed as a non-transfer degree for students who desire a well-rounded education for personal interest or further academic and/or career goals.
Student learning outcomes for the Associate of General Studies degree are determined by the student’s chosen academic and/or career emphases.
Recommended Course Schedule
For a detailed program course schedule, please contact the academic advisement office at 775-673-7062
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| English 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| Computer Science 1 | 3 | |
| Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Communications 1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Science 1 | 3 | |
| Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Communications 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities/Diversity 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science 1 | 3 | |
| Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| U.S and Nevada Constitutions 1 | 3 | |
| Human Relations 1 | 3 | |
| Electives 2 | 9 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Great latitude is allowed in the selection of the 27 elective units. Choice of units can focus on one area alone or from any combination of career, technical or general courses. Developmental courses (numbered less than 100) cannot be applied to any degree or certificate.
Program Requirements
The AGS degree is generally a non-transfer degree that is designed for students to enter the workforce.
To earn an AGS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AGS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| Communications | 6 | |
| English | 3 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Human Relations | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 1 | [3] | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | |
| Choose 3 units from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Network + | ||
| IT Essentials | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Health Information Management | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose 27 units from any courses you like. 2 | 27 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Great latitude is allowed in the selection of the 27 elective units. Choice of units can focus on one area alone or from any combination of career, technical or general courses. Developmental courses (numbered less than 100) cannot be applied to any degree or certificate.
