Associate of General Studies Degree (AGS)

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of General Studies degree is designed for students who, while seeking advanced learning in a broad variety of disciplines, do not wish to concentrate in any one particular field of study. The numerous elective credits in the degree provide students with an excellent opportunity to pursue learning in traditional academic disciplines or occupational programs. While some courses may transfer, the AGS is not intended as a transfer degree within the NSHE.Student Learning OutcomesProduce oral and written communication befitting the context and audience.Utilize mathematical, symbolic, logical, graphical, geometric, or statistical analysis for the interpretation and solution of problems.Identify and analyze a problem, generate and consider potential solutions, and defend the best solution based on evidence and reasoning.Synthesize information from a variety of academic disciplines.Examine the variations in human culture and incorporate perspectives of diversity.

College of Southern Nevada