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University Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Studies (AGS)


CIP Code = 240102

The Associate of General Studies degree is offered at the TECH - Barksdale AFB instructional site under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Louisiana Tech University and the Department of the Air Force. The program requires 60 semester hours consisting of 30 hours of General Education Requirements, 15 hours in a thematic concentration, and 15 hours in 2 enrichment areas. Information concerning available thematic concentrations and acceptable electives is available through advisors at the TECH - Barksdale AFB instructional site office. In consultation with an advisor, a plan of study is developed when a student begins the program. A 2.5 GPA in the thematic concentration (no grades below a “C”) and 2.0 overall GPA are required for graduation. Further information for this program can be obtained from the Director of the Barksdale program (Barksdale AFB instructional site) or online at URL www.barksdale.latech.edu/

Associate of General Studies Curriculum (AGS)


Freshman Year


English (GER)


Mathematics (GER)


  • Mathematics (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

Natural Sciences (GER)


  • Natural Sciences (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

Fine Arts (GER)


Humanities (GER)


  • Humanities (GER) 3 Semester Credit Hours

Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)


  • Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) 6 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH


Sophomore Year


Major Courses


  • Approved Concentration 15 Semester Credit Hours
  • Approved Electives (for Enrichment Blocks) 15 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH


Total Semester Hours 60