Associate of Arts in General Studies

Degree Plan (pdf)
Tuition and Fees Schedule (pdf)

Upcoming AAGS Starts

New Students

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - Greenville
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - North Augusta
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Charleston
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Central
Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Columbia
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - Greenville
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - North Augusta
Thursday, August 16, 2012 - Central
Thursday, August 16, 2012 - Charleston
Thursday, August 16, 2012 - Columbia
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - Greenville
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - North Augusta
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - Central
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - Charleston
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - Columbia

The Southern Wesleyan University Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) program provides a structured Associate of Arts in General Studies degree program for students with no previous college credits or for students who do not have sufficient college credits to be admitted to a bachelor’s degree-completion core program. Southern Wesleyan University provides this high quality undergraduate program guided by a Christian worldview and designed for adult learners. The program allows a working adult to advance his or her professional and personal educational goals while maintaining a career. Students may earn an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree by completing a total of 60 semester hours listed below. Completion of this degree would also provide the courses necessary to move into the Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM) or Bachelor of Science in Human Services

The program of study will consist of the following courses or their transfer equivalent:

SEMR 2013 College & the Working Adult ENGL 1053 – Writing for Adults ENGL 1013 – Freshman English II ENGL 2103 – Speech Communication MATH 1053 – Quantitative Reasoning CPSC 1103 – Intro. To Computers ASTH 2053 – Aesthetics	HIST 1063 – Survey of World Civilization Natural Science course (with lab) SEMR 2403 – Personal Wellness & the Good Life BIBL 1013 – Old Testament Survey BIBL 1023 – New Testament Survey RELG 2403 Basic Christian Beliefs Social Science, Economics, or Business/Management course Electives (MATH 1003 highly recommended)
TOTAL	60 credits

AAGS Courses and Descriptions

ASTH 2053 – Aesthetics back to top
An introduction to creativity through art and music. Listening to, viewing of, writing about, and interacting with creative experience introduces the student to art of the Western and non-Western world.

BIBL 1013 – Old Testament Survey back to top
The history, poetry, and prophecy of the Old Testament, studied with the purpose of helping the student obtain a chronological view of the importance of persons, places, and events and a greater appreciation for the unity of the old covenant.

BIBL 1023 – New Testament Survey back to top
An introduction to the background of the New Testament and to an overall perspective of the New Testament books so that the student will be better able to relate subsequent study of the individual books of the New Testament to the total tenor of Scripture.

CPSC 1103 – Introduction to Computers and Information Processing back to top
Introduction to the history, vocabulary, and use of computer information systems. Includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications using the integrated package Microsoft Office.   Lab fee required.

ENGL 1013 – Freshman English II back to top
Emphasis on refining and sharpening composition skills acquired in ENGL 1003. Introduction to literary analysis of short story, drama, film, and poetry. Oral presentations and research paper required. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: ENGL 1003 and writing competency.

ENGL 1053 – Writing for Adults (AGS) back to top
Designed to provide the writing skills required for success in college and career. Research essay required.

ENGL 2103. Speech Communication back to top
The fundamentals of speech, with emphasis on components of communication, critical thinking, and formal and informal presentations. Offered most semesters. Prerequisites: ENGL 1003.

HIST 1063 – Survey of World Civilization back to top
An overview of the development of human civilizations from the ancient world to the present, with attention given to social and cultural, as well as political and military history.

MATH 1003 – Fundamentals of Mathematics I back to top
Introduction to number systems, sets, algebra, fundamentals of geometry and mathematics applications. A grade of 1.6 establishes competency in mathematics.

MATH 1053 – Quantitative Reasoning back to top
Quantitative Reasoning is a critical skill that is necessary not only in many different disciplines but also in daily life. This course is about using math in practical situations that come up every day. Examples include balancing a checkbook, calculating accrued interest, and understanding what a false positive for an MRI test implies. The mathematical concepts covered in the course include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.

RELG 2403 – Basic Christian Beliefs back to top
An introduction to the basics of the Christian faith, focusing on the biblical and doctrinal truths common to all denominations. (BIBL 1002, 1013, 1023 recommended before enrollment.)

SEMR 2013 – College and the Working Adult (AGS) back to top
Personal wholeness and self-management are explored within the context of the social dynamics and competing goals of work, school, family, and community. Special attention is given to the values and skills of leaning for personal growth and career enhancement. May substitute for SEMR 1551 in partial fulfillment of the Personal Wholeness requirement.

SEMR 2403 – Physical Wellness and the Good Life (AGS) back to top
Investigation of the total fitness aspects of individuals as they proceed through various areas of their lives. Specific emphases will be given to the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, and occupational components encountered on daily bases and how these components, it unattended and uncared for, can affect daily activities and personal development. As a specific requirement, individuals will be required to develop and participate in a personal fitness program for the duration of the course. May substitute for SEMR 2551 in partial fulfillment of the Personal Wholeness requirement.