Requirements for Associate in Arts in General Studies Degree

To qualify for the associate in arts degree (A.A.G.S.), students must complete the following requirements:

• Core Curriculum  :
   
  • ENGL 1301 - Composition I (formerly: Composition and Rhetoric  
  • Additional Communications (one course from OC Core )
  • Mathematics (one course from OC Core )
  • Life and Physical Science (two courses from OC Core )
  • Language, Philosophy, and Culture (one course from OC Core )
  • Creative Arts (one course from OC Core )
  • American History (two courses from OC Core )
  • GOVT 2305 - Federal Government   
  • GOVT 2306 - Texas Government  
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course from OC Core )
  • Component Area Option (two courses totaling a minimum of 4 SCH)
• Life Enrichment Electives – a minimum of 18 semester credit hours: In addition to the courses required above, students may select from any college-level courses offered by Odessa College. The only limitation applies to physical education classes, and no more than four (4) one-hour activity classes may be counted toward the A.A.G.S. Students should exercise caution in the selection of elective courses to guarantee transferability of course work.
• A minimum average of “C” (2.0) in all work. Transfer students must also have an average of “C” (2.0) in all work taken at Odessa College.
• Students who are not exempt from the provisions of TSI must pass all three sections and have scores reported to Odessa College.
• Discharge of all financial obligations to Odessa College prior to graduation.