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General Studies Degree Requirements (GEN.AGS)

Program Plan 2025-2026

Full Time - Fall Start

**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**

Year 1 - Fall

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Gen Ed	Communications/English	3
Gen Ed	Any MAT Course or Natural Science	3
Gen Ed	Social Science	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	13

Year 1 - Winter

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Gen Ed	Fine Arts/Humanities	3
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	3
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	13

Year 1 - Summer

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	3
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	6

Year 2 - Fall

Courses		Credits
Gen Ed	Written Communication	3
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.

Year 2 - Winter

Courses		Credits
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	3
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	4
Elective	Any course 1000 or higher	1
	TOTAL CREDITS	12

TOTAL CREDITS	60