General Studies AS Degree (AIG3)
The Associate of Science Degree in General Studies provides an opportunity for students to earn specific occupational and general education credits in math, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences that can transfer toward a four year degree. This two-year degree program includes a specialization in biology, criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology, or economics. The degree requires completion of 62 semester credit hours (41 hours of general education requirements and a minimum of 21 hours of specific occupational courses).
NOTE: This degree will transfer to specific institutions within the University System of Georgia with which WGTC has articulation agreements. For further information about the terms of this agreement, as well as transferability of general education courses and occupational programs to other Georgia colleges and universities, please refer to the WGTC web page, Articulation Agreements, https://www.westgatech.edu/admissions/registrars-office/articulation-agreements/. Please consult an academic advisor for requirements specific to each institution.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue additional education opportunities at senior institutions or pursue entry-level positions related to biology, criminal justice, political science, psychology, sociology, or economics.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 62 credit hours
Curriculum
The Associate of Science in General Studies degree requires a minimum of 41 credit hours of general education courses as specified below (all course prerequisites must be met).
Area I Language Arts/Communication Requirement (minimum 9 hours)
Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirement (minimum 12 hours)
Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics Requirement (minimum 14 hours)
CHEM Sequence (Non-Science majors).
PHYS Sequence (Required for BIOL specialization).
and
one of the three lab science sequences below (4 courses, 8 credits, total):
OR
CHEM 1151 | Survey of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 1151L | Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
CHEM 1152 | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3 |
CHEM 1152L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
OR
Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement (minimum 6 hours)
and
Occupational Courses (minimum of 21 credit hours)
Choose the of the following specializations.
Specific Occupational Courses (Biology Specialization – 22 credits)
and
Choose 3 or 4 hour science class/lab sequence listed below.
Specific Occupational Courses (Criminal Justice Specialization – 21 credits)
Specific Occupational Courses (Economics Specialization - 23 credits)
and
Occupational Electives (select 3 credits from the list below)
Specific Occupational Courses (Political Science Specialization - 21 hours)
and
Choose 9 hours from the courses below
and
Choose 6 hours from the courses below
Specific Occupational Courses (Psychology Specialization - 21 credits)
and
Choose 3 hours from the courses below
Specific Occupational Courses (Sociology Specialization - 21 credits)
and
Choose 6 hours from the courses below
and
Choose 6 hours from the courses below
and
Choose 3 hours from the courses below