Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Pending Governing Board Approval, 8/27/19. For the most current information regarding common policies degree requirements, log on to https:// curriculum.maricopa.edu/curriculum/degrees-certificates/associate-degrees/academic-policies 1 8 0 CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 | Degree Requirements Maricopa courses and external courses evaluated as Maricopa equivalents, departmental electives (e.g., HISELC for a history elective), or general electives (GENELC) that are numbered 100 level or higher, and completed with a grade of "C" or higher, may be applied in the elective area, regardless of potential transferability to other institutions. It is recommended, however, that students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution meet these general elective requirements with courses that are transferable and applicable to their intended university degree. Transfer advisement information is accessible on the following websites: aztransfer.com, curriculum.maricopa.edu, as well as those of individual universities. For appropriate course selection, students should consult with an academic advisor. Total: 62-71* * 64 semester credits is the maximum accepted toward most degree programs at Arizona's public universities. Some exceptions apply; consult with an academic advisor for additional transfer pathways. Maricopa Communit y Colleges (MCCCD) 2019-2020 A ssociate in General Studies (AGS) Degree and General Education Requirements Description The Maricopa County Community College District Associate in General Studies degree requires 60-64 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above. The degree includes the following components: The Associate in Business-General Requirements degree includes the following components: I. General Education (minimum of 38 credits) Core curriculum (requires a grade of "C" or better) Distribution courses (requires a grade of "D" or better) II. General Electives (enough additional courses numbered 100 or above, passed with a grade of "D" or better, to bring total credits to at least 60) Purpose of the Degree The Associate in General Studies (AGS) degree is recommended for students whose educational goals require flexibility. The AGS allows students to apply any course numbered 100 or above, including some that are not transferable to a state university, toward the credits required for the degree. Therefore, for students who intend to transfer to another college or university in the future to pursue a bachelor's degree, this degree may be less appropriate than other Associate degrees offered (Associate in Arts, Associate in Business, Associate in Science, and all major-specific pathway map versions of these degrees) by the Maricopa Community Colleges. Academic Policies that Govern the Associate in General Studies Degree: • The graduation policies within the general catalog must be satisfied. • A single course can simultaneously count towards a Core Area and a Distribution requirement. Courses that meet this criterion are bold print and underscored in the Core areas and Distribution areas (on the course list at the conclusion of this document). For example, CRE101 may be used to satisfy both the Literacy and Critical Inquiry requirement [L] of Distribution area and the Core Curriculum's Critical Reading area. While multiple requirements can be met with a single course, the credits are only counted one time toward the required minimum for the degree. A course cannot satisfy more than one Core area, even if it is approved for more than one Core area. A course cannot satisfy more than one Distribution area, even if it is approved for more than one Distribution area. • Credits transferred from outside of MCCCD must be at a grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Transfer credit graded pass/fail or pass/no credit may be transferred if documentation collected by the community college indicates that this was