Overview
The Associate Degree in General Studies at Central Louisiana Technical Community
College is designed to provide a stand-alone 2-year General Studies degree. The purpose
of our general education degree plan is to provide a solid, cross-disciplinary foundation in
both knowledge and skills to prepare students to be more well-rounded individuals as they
navigate their communities, work environment and the society around them.
The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree consists of 27 required credits in specific
general education courses:
- MATH 1100 or MATH 1300
- 6 credits in Natural Science
- 6 credits in Social Science
- 3 credits in Humanities
- 3 credits in Fine Arts
The remaining 33 degree credits are electives which should be selected with consideration
of your ultimate educational goal.
For those students just seeking CLTCCs 2-year AGS degree who do not intend to transfer,
the 33 elective credits may be selected from across most disciplines offered.
Completion of a 30-credit Certificate of General Studies (CGS) can provide a solid base of
core general education requirements for transfer to a 4-year institution. However, students
are more likely to succeed in most transfer Bachelor's programs if the Associate degree is
taken to completion prior to transfer. The CGS may provide an appropriate transfer point,
and students should consult with advisers on the potential benefits to pathways involving
CGS transfer points.
HUMANITIES
English, History
ARTS
Visual Arts, Music, Theater
NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Nutrition
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Criminal Justice, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Geography
Total Credit Hours: 60
Degree Requirements
GENERAL STUDIES* (CIP Code 24.0102)
Department: Academic Affairs
Program General Education
CERTIFICATE
AGS – ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
Curriculum (Click to Download Curriculum)
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General Track
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Course No.
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Course Title
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Lecture
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Lab
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Total Credit Hrs.
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Total Clock Hrs.
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General Education Requirements
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ENGL 1010
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English Composition I
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3
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0
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3
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45
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ENGL 1020
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English Composition II
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3
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3
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45
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MATH 1100
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College Algebra (or Math 1300 Contemporary Mathematics or Math 2100 Intro to Statistics)
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Choose the required number of hours from the following subjects:
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Fine Arts
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Humanities
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Natural Science
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6
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0
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6
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90
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Social Science
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6
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0
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6
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90
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Academic Enrichment
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Humanities
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6
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0
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6
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90
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Natural Science
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3
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3
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45
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Academic Electives
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Choose from Mathematics,Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences
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6
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6
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90
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Electives
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Enrichment Electives*
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18
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0
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18
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225
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AGS - ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
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60
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60
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900
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Technical Track
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Course No.
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Course Title
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Lecture
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Lab
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Total Credit Hrs.
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Total Clock Hrs.
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General Education Requirements
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ENGL 1010
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English Composition I
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3
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3
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45
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ENGL 1020
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English Composition II
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3
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3
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45
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MATH 1100
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College Algebra (or Math 1300 Contemporary Mathematics or Math 2100 Intro to Statistics)
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3
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0
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3
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45
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Choose the required number of hours from the following subjects:
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Fine Arts
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3
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3
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45
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Humanities
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3
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3
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45
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Natural Science
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6
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0
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6
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90
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Social Science
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6
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6
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90
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Academic Enrichment
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Academic Enrichment
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Choose from Mathematics, Humanities, Natural Sciences, or Social Sciences
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3
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3
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45
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Concentration
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Concentration Courses**
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30
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30
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450
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AGS - ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES
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60
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900
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* Elective credits may be selected from across most disciplines offered at CLTCC. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college are encouraged to seek appropriate advising to ensure course transferability
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** Courses selected from approved concentrations
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Fine Arts
ARTS 1200 Introduction to Visual Arts
Humanities
At least one Humanities course must come from the First Humanities Group. Other Humanities course may come from either the First or Second Humanities Group
First Humanities Group
2nd Humanities Group
Natural Science
Social Science
Free-electives can be taken in any credit bearing discipline offered by CLTCC.
Revised 10/2026