Associate of Science in General Studies

The ASGS Program prepares the student with:

• A solid foundation for future learning
• The professional skills necessary to begin or advance in a career

The Associate of Science in General Studies (ASGS) program is designed to provide a foundation for future learning and to teach the professional skills necessary for students to begin or advance in a career.

ASGS Program Competencies:

• Identify ethical standards appropriate to academic and professional settings
• Write appropriately for academic and professional situations
• Demonstrate effective oral communication skills
• Recognize different perspectives and identify strategies for effective interaction
• Demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate, and utilize information effectively
• Recognize complex problems and apply logical strategies to solve them
• Demonstrate the rhetorical ability to shape perception in professional settings

Degree Requirements

Courses: Core

ENGL101	Composition and Critical Thinking	4.5
ENGL103	Composition: Writing and Research	4.5
GOVT201	American Government and Public Affairs	4.5
	or
HIST101	Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century	4.5
LITR201	Literature: A Reflection of Life	4.5
	or
LITR203	Introduction to World Literature	4.5
MATH102	Introduction to College Math	4.5
MATH106	Algebra for Business	4.5
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
SCI101	Introduction to the Sciences	4.5
SCI103	Lab - Science and Technology	1.5
SCI201	Environmental Science and Sustainability	4.5
SCI203	Lab - Environmental Science and Sustainability	1.5
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
UNIV201	Career Planning and Management	4
	Total Credit Hours:	61

Courses: Electives

ELE

Choose a minimum of 32 credit hours

32

Total Credit Hours: 93

*This degree program may not fulfill the prerequisite requirements to fully matriculate into all of CTU bachelor degree programs. Contact your admissions representative for additional information or if you have any questions.

Locations

• Colorado Springs
• Aurora (Denver Area)
• Virtual Campus