1993-1994 - Cochise College

,ssoclate of Science Degr.
Ilnlmum Requirements
Credit Hours
:ngUtlh 101, 102'
lumanltles/Social Science" 12
aboratory Science" 8
tathematics 9·11
~AT 120 and above)
'hyslcal Education 2
tajor Area of Emphasis or Electives 25·27
'OTAl 64
Foreign students may substitute ENG 107 and ENG 108 for
ENG 101 and ENG 102.
•Transferability of specific courses within adiscipline will be
determined by use of current Transfer Curriculum and Course
Equivalency Guides.
)emonstrated ability at 12.0 reading grade level required
)r graduation.
'ssoclate of General Studies Degree
'he Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree meets the need
If the student who wishes to be an active participant In designing
I program of study to meet his or her individual needs. A
:omprehensive general education component ensures that the
IGS degree completor will possess a minimum set of academic
:ompetencies commensurate with the two-year, post·
,econdary degree.
'he student may choose among three uses of the AGS.
. Students seeking adirect employment AGS degree will work
with an advising team made up of an academic advisor from
the student's area of interest, the career counselor, and a
Career Action Center representative. The student and team
plan aprogram of study incorporating the acquisition of skills
best suited for the desired employment.
. Students seeking an AGS degree for transfer will develop the
program of study in cooperation with an academic advisor and
an instructor of their choice.
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3. Students seeking an AGS degree for self·fulfillment will
develop aprogram of study in cooperation with an academic
advisor and an instructor of their choice.
The AGS degree requires a minimum of 64 units of coursework
at the 100 level and above and reading competency at the
college level.
Associate of General Studies Degree
Minimum Requirements
Credit Hours
Composition (ENG 101 plus
ENG 102, 109 or 167)' 6
Mathematics (MAT 100 or above or equivalent)" 3
Crlticallnquiry/lntensive Writing
or Critical Thinking·' 3
Physical and Biological Sciences" 4·8
Foreign Languages or Communications" 3·4
Arts and Humanities·· 6-9
Social/Behavioral Sciences·' 6·9
Computer literacy·' 3
Physical Education 2
TOTAL 36·47
Major Emphasis or Electives
100 level courses or above 17·28
TOTAL 64
• International students may substitute ENG 107 and ENG 108
for ENG 101 and ENG 102
•• See matrix for acceptable courses.
Demonstrated ability at 12.0 reading grade level required
for graduation.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This degree is intended to prepare graduates for employment in a
specific career while providing the general education necessary to
develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to lifelong
learning and personal growth.
The Applied Science Degrees available at Cochise are described
under Degree Programs.
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