Associate of Applied Science in General Studies
Effective July 26, 2011, this program is no longer available for future enrollments
The Associate of Applied Science in General Studies (AASGS) program is designed to provide a targeted educational experience that prepares students to develop the specific critical thinking, problem solving, ethical decision-making, and communication skills, which are valuable for employment in career fields such as sales, military and government service, and information technology. Graduates from the AASGS program also attain the education competencies that are needed to advance in their careers and can serve as a solid foundation for continuing education.
Outcomes:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the importance of the moral standards embodied in a professional code of ethics
- Communicate in written and verbal modes of communications
- Show an understanding of the diverse national and global cultural environments in which people work
- Work effectively as a problem-solving team member
- Access, evaluate, and use information to create knowledge
- Solve complex problems independently and creatively
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| ENGL080 | English Composition Preparation | 4 |
| IT 080 | |
| MATH 060 | |
| MATH 080 | |
Courses: General Education
Courses: Core
| BADM305 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| EBUS208 | Web Site/Portfolio Development | 4 |
| IT190 | Introduction to IT | 4 |
| IT235 | Database Applications With Access | 4 |
| IT254 | Spreadsheet Applications | 4 |
| MGMT115 | Introductory Business Practices | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Courses: Electives
| ELE | Select a minimum of 12 credit hours | 12 |
ENGL112, English Composition II, is a prerequisite for all 300 and 400 level courses. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the appropriate Director of Education, Dean or Chair.
Total Credit Hours: 92