Associate of General Studies
An Associate of General Studies degree provides students a general liberal arts education that prepares them for a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university. The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) Associate of General Studies program provides students with a foundational education across a wide range of areas.
The program is designed for students who plan to major in areas of higher learning: humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences, and fine arts. It is also for students preparing for professional programs in law, journalism, business administration, teaching and computer information systems.
What’s Required to Complete the Associate of General Studies Program?
An Associate of Arts (AGS) from WCCCD requires 60 total credits. As an AGS student at WCCCD, you’ll take general education courses.
Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their AGS. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals.
How Long Does it Take to Earn an Associate of General Studies Degree?
Most AGS students take four semesters (2 years) to complete AGS degree prerequisites and required courses.
What Will I Learn as an Associate of General Studies Student?
WCCCD AGS students gain useful career skills that are typically designed as stepping stones into a bachelor’s degree program. Courses cover a wide range of topics, including an emphasis on general liberal arts disciplines.
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Where is WCCCD’s Associate of General Studies Program Offered?
The Associate of General Studies program is offered at our Downriver Campus. The campus also offers classes for other liberal arts certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
Associate of General Studies Contact Information
Phone: 313-496-2600
Email: edaffairs@wcccd.edu
