Associate of General Studies
The Associate of General Studies degree is conferred retroactively to undergraduate students who have stopped out within the past 10 years from CSU Pueblo without completion of a bachelors degree. Students must have previously earned at least 70 credits which fulfill these A.G.S. degree requirements. This retroactive degree program was implemented in response to the Colorado Re-Engaged (CORE) Initiative to enhance employment opportunities for past students through credential award. Student eligibility is determined by the Registrar's office, followed by outreach to eligible prior students informing them of steps to request degree conferral. This degree is only available for retroactive award. HLC accreditation final approval is pending and is anticipated during the fall 2023 semester.
Specific Admission Requirements
- A minimum of 70 total credits earned with at least 18 credits in residence at CSU Pueblo.
- Student has a CSU Pueblo cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher. Grades in all courses for degree are C- or higher.
- No more than 14 credits earned in degree-seeking status at a Colorado two-year institution.
- Student has not enrolled in any college-level credit-bearing courses for at least two consecutive semesters (fall and spring).
- Student was actively enrolled at CSU Pueblo within the 10 years prior to degree award.
- Student has not earned a degree at another institution after leaving CSU Pueblo.
- Student is identified by the Registrar's Office as verified for the credential.
Student Learning Outcomes
Assessment plan will include tracking of patterns of participation upon contact, typical prior majors and course prefix inventory, available placement information, or employment advancement following conferral, etc. for students completing this degree.
Students will gain college-level skills and knowledge to support employment and advancement.
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| Math Must be General Education | 3 | |
| Must complete one course from three (3) of the below General Education content areas: | 9 | |
History | 3 | |
Humanities | 3 | |
Natural Sciences | 3 | |
Social Sciences | 3 | |
| Electives 1,2 | 55 | |
200-level or higher courses General Education courses can be used to fulfill this criteria. | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 70 | |
- 1
A maximum of 6 credits can be used from Physical Education Activity, Workshops, Research, and Sports Participation.
- 2
Courses cannot be double counted for credit towards graduation requirements.