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General Studies Degree
Associate of General Studies
The Associate of General Studies Arts (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.
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Be prepared for academic and/or workforce goals.
• Complete TMCC’s general education requirements.
• Acquire the knowledge, skills, and values of their broad
academic focus.
General Education Requirements
Computer Science 3 credits
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
English/Communications 9 credits
Fine Arts 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Science 3 credits
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 33 Credits
Elective Requirements
Electives............................................................27
Great latitude is allowed in the selection of the 27 elective
credits. Choice of credits can focus on one area alone or
from any combination of occupational or general courses.
Developmental courses (numbered less than 100) cannot be
applied to any degree or certificate.
Credits earned in manyWDCE “C” courses may be considered
nontraditional and must be approved by the vice president for
academic affairs and student services in order to be applied
to the associate of general studies degree. Please check with
a TMCC advisor for further information. TheWDCE “C” courses
may not be counted for financial aid credit requirements.
Total Elective Requirements 27 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 60 Credits
Please consult the appropriate page(s) in this catalog for courses
that satisfy general education requirements.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Elective 3
Elective 3
English ENG 101 Composition I 3
Fine Arts HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities I 3
Computer Science IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Elective 3
Elective 3
Quantitative Reasoning BUS 117 Applied Business Math 3
Social Science Elective 3
English ENG 102 Composition II 3
Total 15
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Elective 3
Elective 3
Communications BUS 107 Business Speech Communications 3
U.S. and Nevada
Constitutions PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics 3
Human Relations PSY 102 Psychology of Personal and Social
Adjustment 3
Total 15
2nd Semester
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Science BIOL 100 General Biology for Non-Majors 3
Diversity/ Humanities Elective 3
Total 15
Degree Total 60