The Associate of Arts in General Studies (AAGS) is a 60-hour degree designed to reinforce academic achievement, to obtain professional advancement within the workplace, and to serve as a stepping-stone to a bachelor's degree.General: 60 minimum total hours, includes 35 hours of General Education UA Little Rock Core? 15 hours of program electives? 10 hours of free electives. A grade point average of 2.00 and completion of 15 hours at UA Little Rock are required.To provide completion of UA Little Rock Core curriculum and progress towards a bachelor's degree.To signify personal and collegiate accomplishment upon receipt of the AAGS degree.To provide students with a means of professional advancement within their workplace.