Arts and Sciences, A.S.
The Associate degree in Arts and Sciences is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution with a concentration in either arts and humanities or math and science. Following admission to the college, students should consult with an advisor to design a program of study that meets their transfer needs. This program is suited best to students who do not know what their precise major will be after transfer.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Mathematics | 3-4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
Program-
| Choose from the list | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Note: ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P are approved substitutions for ENG-101.
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two science requirements, one must have a lab.
First Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 credits |
Program-
| Choose from the list | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Gen Ed (Biological/Physical Science): Of your two science requirements, one must have a lab.
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
Program-
| Choose from the list | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities Gen Ed | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
General Education Requirements (31-33 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Biological/Physical Science category - one must be a laboratory course (7-8 Credits)
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101
- Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)
Program Requirements (12 Credits)
For an Arts and Sciences A.S. degree, select courses that meet transfer needs from the following discipline designations:
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BIO, BTC, CHM, CSC, CYB, EGR, ENV, GEO, HST, MAT, PHS, PHY
*(12 credits of math or lab-based science courses or a combination of both are recommended)
Free Electives (15-17 Credits)
Free electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution.
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)