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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-15
General Studies Degree
Total General Education Requirements 18 Credits
Electives 12 Credits
Great latitude is allowed in the selection of the 12 elective credits. Choice of credits can focus on one area alone or fromany combination of occupational or general courses. Developmental
courses, those numbered less than100, cannot be applied to any degree or certificate. Credits earned inmanyWDCE“C”coursesmay be considerednontraditional andmust be approvedby the
vice president of academic affairs and student services inorder tobe applied to the associate of general studies degree. Please checkwith aTMCC advisor for further information.TheWDCE“C”
coursesmay not be counted for financial aid credit requirements.
Total Certificate Requirements 30 Credits
Associate of General Studies degree
The Associate of General Studies Arts 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 AGS degree are determined by the student’s chosen academic and/or career emphases.
Associate of General
Studies Degree Outcomes
Outcomes
Measurements Used Results Comparison Data Improvement Measures
1. Prepare students for
completion of foundational
courses for academic and/or
workforce goals.
Number of AGS degrees
awarded
2009-2010
103 2008-2009
88 Continuous improvement
Graduate Outcomes Survey
2010-2011
89% of graduates reported
being well prepared to
further their education
5 year average = 92%
5 year average = 87%
Continuous improvement
2010-2011
84% of graduates reported
being well prepared for
future career or career
changes
2. Enable students to complete
TMCC’s general education
requirements.
Number of courses offered
fulfilling General Education
criteria
Fall 2010
78 CAP approved courses NSHE requirements
Additional courses being
examined for general
education status within
NSHE requirements
Graduate Outcomes Survey
2010-2011
90% of graduates reported
being satisfied with the
variety of courses offered
5 year average = 93% Continuous improvement
3. Provide a diverse and flexible
menu of course offerings that
allows students to select the
combination of courses that
best suits their broad academic
interests.
Total number of courses that
apply
Fall 2011
563 transferable courses
offered
(100+ level)
Fall 2011
Total number of courses
offered: 574
Continuous improvement
Graduate Outcomes Survey
2010-2011
87% of graduates reported
being able to register for
classes required for their
emphasis
5 year average = 89% Continuous improvement
4. Enable students to acquire
the knowledge, skills, and values
of their broad academic focus.
Completion of degree
outcomes
2009-10
10% of all degrees awarded
were AGS (103)
2009-10
Other NSHE Institutions
GBC 5% AGS (14)
WNC 19% AGS (89)
CSN 7% AGS (144)
Degree/emphasis outcomes
assessment underway (CAR
& PUR)
Note: Currency of data varies across outcomes.
CAP = Faculty Senate Curriculum, Assessment and Programs committee.
CAR = Course Assessment Report
PUR = Program Unit Review