The Associate of Science in General Studies (ASGS) degree is tailored specifically to articulate with educational programs in the armed services. It uses ACE credit recommendations for military schools and training, recognition of college credit earned at all SOC schools, and prior learning experience portfolios. Students who have completed 57 or more semester credits, and meet the distribution requirements listed below, are required to complete only one Patten distinctive course to earn the Patten ASGS degree.

ASGS Distribution Requirements

57 units of General Studies from Patten and/or transfer credits from accredited institutions, SOC member institutions, ACE credit recommendations for service schools, Prior Learning Experience credit, ACT/PEP exam credit, etc. composed of the following:

General Education Requirement:

English/Communication	6
Humanities	6
Natural Sciences	4
Mathematics/Computer Science	6
Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences	12
Electives (from the above listed areas)	6

Electives:

Electives (any approved credits)

12

Patten Distinctive:

OGM 308 Ethics in Leadership & Management

3

 

Academic Concentration:

Academic/Professional Training

12

Total Units for A.S. Degree

61