The Associate of General Studies with a Concentration in Visual Arts curriculum is a two-year liberal arts degree with a focus on art and design within the context of a broad program of general studies. Total degree credit requirements may vary from between 64 and 66 credit hours (depending on sciences elected) with 45% of the total degree requirements in the creation and study of the visual arts. Students selecting to pursue the AAGS-VA degree vary in their academic plan intentions. Students may pursue the degree alone, pursue the degree concurrently with a bachelor degree program housed in other departments/colleges, or pursue the degree with the intent of applying credits towards the B.A. in Art or Art Education at some later date. The structure of the degree plan generally reflects that of the first and second year of studies for the B.A. in Art. AAGS-VA students are assigned a visual arts faculty advisor and are required to be advised prior to registering each term.