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Division of Continuing Studies
Associate of Arts in General Studies (A.A.G.S.)
Mission/Vision Statement
The purpose of Continuing Studies is to facilitate flexible and creative learning opportunities for all who seek growth through education. Our Vision is to achieve community recognition as being the leader in providing quality customized programs, empowering our students and customers to pursue educational opportunities.
Note: The A.A.G.S program is being phased out. Fall 2011 is the last term in which students may apply for and be admitted to the A.A.G.S. program. Students admitted to the A.A.G.S. in Fall 2011 or before will be permitted to continue to degree completion, provided they are continuously enrolled in at least one class per semester; and do not stop out for one year or more.
General Degree Requirements
See “General Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees at IU Southeast” in this Bulletin. Associate in Arts in General Studies (A.A.G.S) students must complete 60 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Basic Skills/General Education Component
The following courses represent the Basic Skills component of the Associate of Arts in General Studies. Additionally, some of these courses will also fulfill portions of the University’s General Education requirement.
| Dept. | Course Number | Title | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade | Co-Reqs or Pre-Reqs |
| ENG-W | 131 | Writing Composition | 3 | C | |
| ENG-W | 290 | Writing in the Arts and Sciences | 3 | C | ENG-W 131 |
| CSCI-C | 106 | Introduction to Computers and Their Use | 3 | C | |
| SPCH-S | 121 | Public Speaking | 3 | C | ENG-W 131 |
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MATH-M MATH-M MATH-T PHIL-P |
110 112 101 150 |
Excursion in Mathematics OR Quantitative Literacy I OR Mathematics for Elem Teachers I OR Elementary Logic |
3 3 3 3 |
C C C C |
1 yr. H.S. algebra and geometry 1 yr. H.S. algebra |
Distribution Requirements
Total hours: 36
- A.A.G.S students must complete 12 credit hours in each of the three areas of learning: Arts & Humanities, Mathematics & Science, and Social Sciences. Within each 12 hour area of learning requirement, students must select and complete courses from at least two different departments or disciplines.
- Students must receive a grade of C or higher in all courses used to fulfill the Distribution Requirements. Any course in which the student receives a grade of less than C (C- is less than C) will count only as a general elective toward the 60 hours required for degree conferral.
- Courses taken to complete the Basic Skills and/or General Education requirements will also count toward the distribution and concentration requirements.
Electives
Total Hours: 24
Students, in consultation with their academic advisors, are encouraged to concentrate their elective courses in related subjects.
Other Requirements and Limitations
- A minimum of 15 credit hours of the required 60 credit hours must be taken within the eight campuses of Indiana University.
- A minimum of 10 credit hours of course work accepted for the A.A.G.S. degree must be taken after the student has been admitted to the School of Continuing Studies.
- A maximum of 15 credit hours toward any major or concentration in any department will be accepted for the A.A.G.S. degree.