Associate of General Studies
Otero Junior College
Students who choose to fulfill the following degree requirements will be eligible to receive the Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree.
The Associate of General Studies degree is earned by those students who complete up to half of their program in approved academic transfer courses and the remaining half in career and technical education and other academic elective courses. The Associate of General Studies degree recognizes those individuals who have completed a variety of courses in the institution without any specific major in mind. In some cases the AGS has been used in transfer to a four-year college or university.
Minimum Competency Standards for Program Admission
Students desiring to enroll in the Associate of General Studies degree program must meet or exceed the following entrance examination scores:
Students must meet or exceed the entrance examination score based on the results of a basic assessment test (Accuplacer). Otero Junior College uses multiple measures to direct students into appropriate English, Reading and Mathematics courses and to advise students in the selection of other courses. Prior to enrollment, all new students must complete an assessment. Please call Student Services at 719-384-6831, for more information regarding course placement.
Students should refer to their specific Associate of Applied Science requirements as listed in the catalog. Specific program admission and course requirements differ for different programs The listing of a course or program in this or any other college publication does not constitute a guarantee, nor contract, that the particular course or program will be offered during the time listed. All courses or programs are subject to scheduling changes or cancellations. Every effort will be made to inform students of such changes and/or cancellations.
OJC: Associate of General Studies Degree
Non-Transfer Degree
Total Degree Credits = 60
Remedial Courses (Courses below 100 level) do not count toward graduation
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ACADEMIC ELECTIVES 15 Credits
All courses not used to meet the general education requirements can be used as academic electives.
CAREER AND TECHNICAL / OTHER ACADEMIC ELECTIVES 30 Credits
The student may complete an additional 30 semester hours of career and technical education prefixed courses or other academic electives in order to satisfy this component of the degree program.
Academic Requirements
A. Earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average from Otero Junior College.
B. Complete a minimum of 15 semester hours at Otero Junior College.
C. Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours as outlined in the above course requirements
for the Associate of General Studies Degree.
D. Successfully complete all career and technical education program courses chosen
with a minimal grade of “C” in each course
E. Complete the application for graduation form by the end of the first week of Spring
semester and pay for the cap and gown by March 1.
F. Be enrolled in Otero Junior College classes for the semester in which a student
intends to graduate.
G. Complete the requirements for graduation in effect at the time of first-time enrollment.
(NOTE: Students who failed to be enrolled for two semesters or more will be required
to complete all degree requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment.)
H. Meet all financial obligations to the College.