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	2025-2026-Academic-Catalog																	 
	    Graduation Map: Associate of General Studies
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				The Associate of General Studies (AGS) is a 60-hour degree designed to allow maximum exploration of courses by a student. It is not intended for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree although some courses may be transferable. The degree must include 14-16 credit hours in a specific area or discipline and must be developed in cooperation with an advisor in the specific area or discipline. The approved degree plan must be on file with the graduation coordinator prior to application for graduation. 
ACTS Course Numbers 
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information. 
Degree Requirements 
- This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours 
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average required for graduation 
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation 
- Additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met.  
Please see the program of study page to view the program requirements and eligible electives: Program: Associate of General Studies* - University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College - Acalog ACMS™ (uaptc.edu) 
			 
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		Semester One
 Recommended Sequence  Complete all 15 Hours       |  Course/Requirement |  Credits |  Semester Taken |  Grade |       |   |  ENGL 10103  English Composition I |  3 |    |    |     |   |  Computers (select one of the following): BUSI 14083  Microcomputer Applications OR CPSI 10003  Computer Concepts |  3 |    |    |     |   |  Math (select one of the following): MATH 11103  Mathematical Reasoning OR MATH 11003  College Algebra (OR HIGHER MATH) |  3 |    |    |     |   |    COGNATE ELECTIVE  Work with your advisor to select electives that align with one of the cognates below.  Career Essentials (COLL 1300) and physical activity (EDPA) courses may be used in any cognate area as described below:  Allied Health and Science: BIOL CHEM COSM DEN EMS HIMT HLSC MATH NURS PHYS RADG RES  Business/Information Technology: ACCT BUS CIS DMP ECON ENTR HIMT MATH MET PLG  Education: ECD ECTC EDUC  Fine Arts and Humanities: ARTS ASL ENGL FILM HUMN MCOM MUSC PHIL PMUS SPAN SPCH THEA  Math and Social Sciences: ANTH CRJU ECON GEOG HIST MATH POLS PSYC RELG SOCI SOWK  Technical Sciences: AMS AST AVA AVP COSM CRT CTT DFT DTM ELT HVAC HVLT MST TECH TRT WLD   |  3 |    |    |     |   |  COGNATE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |       PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR Semester Two
 Complete all 15-16 Hours   PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR Semester Three
 Complete all 15 Hours       |  Course/Requirement |  Credits |  Semester Taken |  Grade |       |   |  COGNATE ELECTIVE |  2-4 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE (visit with your advisor to determine appropriate electives that align with your academic and/or career goals) |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  2-4 |    |    |       PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR    Semester Four
 Complete all 14-15 Hours       |  Course/Requirement |  Credits |  Semester Taken |  Grade |       |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  3 |    |    |     |   |  FREE ELECTIVE |  2-3 |    |    |       PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION  													 | 
												 
											 
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