General Studies, AGS

General Studies, AGS

Create a flexible academic pathway tailored to your goals and interests.

This degree is designed for students who wish to earn an associate degree by creating a personalized program. It offers two pathways for completion: a pathway to four-year transfer or a pathway to employment in their chosen career. Students will design this 60 credit, multi-disciplinary program in conjunction with an academic advisor and can include coursework from all areas of the college; occupational and academic.

Employment & Transfer Pathways

The employment pathway offers you the ability to customize a plan that will give you the skills needed to directly enter the workforce.

The transfer pathway is a great option if you're working towards transferring to a four-year institution. It provides the general education requirements and courses you need for that next step in your educational journey.

Design Your Own Pathway

Work with an advisor to design your own 60-credit pathway.

Next Steps

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Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
Office Clerks, General $43,876 11,135
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,975 3,709

What do Office Clerks, General do?

  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
  • Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.

What skills do Office Clerks, General have?

  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Did You Know?

Programs for Office Clerks, General can lead to other interesting professions, including:


How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.

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