Requirements
To earn this degree, the student must successfully complete a minimum of 90 units with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. At least 30 of these units must be in traditionally graded courses numbered 100 or above.
Courses designed solely for high school completion programs may not be used for the AGS. At EvCC these courses are: WFT 79, 81, 83, 84, 89; all courses with GED prefix; all courses with HSC prefix; TS 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56.
College Success - 2 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see the College Success webpage for details.
Required Course
Communication Skills - 5 units
High school equivalent courses may not be substituted.
Required Courses
Quantitative Skills - 5 units
5 units, to be selected from any EvCC Math course numbered 76 or above (Math 78/79 not allowed), or any 5-unit course that meets the Basic Quantitative Skills requirement of the AAS-DTA degree. High school equivalent courses may not be substituted.
Required Course
5 units from MATH 76 or higher (See the Quantitative Skills list)
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences - 15 units total
Courses must be from three different distributions across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Required Courses
5 units from the DTA Humanities Distribution course list
5 units from the DTA Social Sciences Distribution course list
5 units from the DTA Natural Sciences Distribution course list
Electives - 63 units
- Keep in mind at least 30 units must be in traditionally graded courses numbered 100 or above.
- Depending on the courses taken for Communication Skills and Quantitative Skills, a minimum range of 3 to 13 elective units will need to be at the 100-level or higher.
- The following courses may not be used: WFT 79, 81, 83, 84, 89; all courses with GED prefix; all courses with HSC prefix; TS 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56.
Required Courses
63 units from the EvCC Course Catalog
Total Credit Hours: 90
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and must be completed to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
Required Course
Any course from the Diversity course list
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
The Associate in General Studies does not have any Program Learning Outcomes.
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