ICCB Program Manual - Illinois Community College Board

Program Manual
March 2004
Form 20GS
(July 2001)
Illinois Community College Board
APPLICATION FOR ASSOCIATE IN GENERAL STUDIES
(submit two copies)
Page 13
COLLEGE NAME _________________________________ 5-DIGIT COLLEGE NO. _____________
TITLE OF PROPOSED NEW UNIT
Associate in General Studies
DEGREE TYPE 04 NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS ____ PCS/CIP 1.1 240102
Please answer the questions below and attach the following items:
1. Admissions: Describe admissions requirements of the degree and the characteristics of the students to be
served.
2. Degree Intent: Define how the degree will fulfill the three degree intentions of the Associate in General
Studies: 1) a liberal studies program, 2) an individualized program meeting needs not met by other
programs, and 3) a capstone program for graduates of occupational certificate programs.
3. Curriculum: Please indicate how the curriculum will be structured to ensure that it is designed to meet the
student’s needs that cannot be met by other degrees offered by the college, such as the need for a two-year
liberal education, the need for an associate degree to enhance employment opportunities in areas for which
a general associate degree is more desirable than a specific occupational program, and the need for a general
associate degree to enhance opportunities for individuals who have completed a specific certificate program.
Describe the proposed degree requirements, including general education, occupational and transfer courses,
and total credit hours.
4. Course Credit: Describe the policies for acceptance of credit in transfer and awarding of credit for
noncredit or noncollegiate activity.
5. Support Services and Advising: Describe the elements of the academic plan that students are expected to
develop before beginning their program. What structure will the college use to ensure that this degree
program is carefully planned with an academic advisor? How is the degree plan developed with the
academic advisor documented? When is the degree plan approved by the Vice President or Dean of
Instruction? What faculty and staff resources will be available to assist students enrolled in the program.
Who will be responsible for monitoring that progress of students?
6. Catalog Description: Provide a complete catalog description for the Associate in General Studies.
7. Form 11(s) in duplicate to add any new courses to the curriculum.
8. Form 22 completed in duplicate.
SIGNED _________________________________________________
College Official Responsible
DATE______________________
ICCB USE ONLY: Reviewed by__________________________ on _____________
Approved by ICCB on _____________ Approved by IBHE on ____________