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Additional Catalog Requirements<br />
You will graduate under the catalog requirements listed for the year that you were first enrolled. If you interrupt attendance for two consecutive<br />
semesters (excluding Summer term) or more, and then return, the catalog of the readmission semester is the governing document. You may choose<br />
to use the catalog that is in effect the semester you graduate. You should be sure to obtain and keep a copy of your governing catalog.<br />
Courses numbered below 100 will not count toward any degree.<br />
Other (AGS-Generalist) Degree Requirements<br />
The associate of general studies—generalist degree is available for those who want to complete a broad program of both career and transfer courses. Various courses<br />
within this degree may be accepted in a four-year baccalaureate program; however, each course is considered on an individual basis. Information concerning transfer<br />
to Colorado universities or colleges is available in the Advising Center.<br />
1. A minimum of 60 credits is required for the associate of general studies degree. Courses needed to satisfy objectives are to be developed in consultation with<br />
your counselor and faculty advisor.<br />
2. You must earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average) in order to graduate.<br />
3. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should consult an advisor for assistance in planning your program of study. (Advisors<br />
can be seen in the Advising Center at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong>.)<br />
4. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should consult the Transfer Guide for GPA requirements of the receiving institution<br />
(Advising Center) .<br />
5. You must complete a minimum of 15 credits in your program area at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong>.<br />
6. You must file an Application for Graduation during the term in which you intend to graduate, according to the deadline published in the Class Schedule for that<br />
term. (Apply in Admissions or the Records office.) You must apply to graduate within one year of completing requirements<br />
7. No more than 6 credits of independent study course work may be applied toward an associate degree program.<br />
8. There is no limit on special-topics course allowed to count toward a degree. In individual cases, the limit will be determined by the program area. If you are<br />
taking special-topics courses, you should consult with your advisor regarding how these credits will apply toward a degree.<br />
9. The college reserves the right to substitute or delete course work based on the current curriculum. You are assured that if the curriculum changes, the college<br />
will make every effort to determine an equitable solution.<br />
10. If you are applying for an additional degree at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong>, you must complete an additional 15 credits at <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong> and the requirements for the degree.<br />
11. With the approval of a faculty advisor and an instructional vice president, up to three credits of Cooperative Education may count toward a degree.<br />
Approved Elective Credit Course List for the Associate of General Studies Degree<br />
These courses transfer to one or more of the public four-year colleges/universities in Colorado. All courses will count toward the AGS degree. However,<br />
transferability depends on the four-year institution. Additional courses may be transferrable to one or more of the public four-year collegesor universities<br />
in Colorado. For specific information, please consult an advisor in the Advising Center.<br />
Accounting ACC 121 and 122<br />
Anthropology ANT All courses<br />
Art ART All courses<br />
Astronomy AST All courses<br />
Biology BIO All courses<br />
Business BUS 115, 216, 217 and 226<br />
(See AA degree, emphasis in Business)<br />
Chemistry CHE All courses<br />
Computer Info. Sys. CIS 115, 116, 118, 240, 270<br />
(generally transferable) 261, 276<br />
Computer Science* CSC 160, 161, 165, 225, 230, 231, 255<br />
(generally transferable)<br />
Early Childhood ECP 101, 214, 215 and 227<br />
Profession<br />
(formerly ECE)<br />
Economics ECO All courses<br />
English ENG 121, 122, 131, 221 and222<br />
Environmental Sci. ENV 101<br />
Foreign Language FRE, GER, SPA, FOL- All courses except 101 and 102<br />
Geography GEO All courses<br />
Geology GEY All courses<br />
History HIS All courses<br />
Humanities HUM All courses<br />
Literature LIT All courses<br />
Management MAN 226<br />
Marketing MAR 216<br />
Mathematics MAT All courses 160 and above<br />
Music MUS All courses<br />
Nutrition NUT 100<br />
Philosophy PHI All courses<br />
Physical Education PHE All courses (Maximum of 3 credits<br />
applies toward degree)<br />
Physics PHY All courses<br />
Political Science POS All courses<br />
Psychology PSY 101, 102, 205, 215, 217, 226 227, 235, 238,<br />
239, 249 and 250<br />
Sociology SOC 101, 102, 205, 215, 218, 226, 237and 255<br />
Speech SPE All courses<br />
Theatre THE All courses<br />
31 For the most current RRCC schedule and catalog information, visit our Web site at www.rrcc.edu