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Associate of Arts
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of the arts, humanities, or the behavioral or social sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter.
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- The Art of Language and Ideas (4 Courses)
(must include ENG 101 & 102) - The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- Foreign Language (2 Courses in Same Subject)
- The Human Experience (2 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (1 Course w/Lab)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (1 Course)
- U.S. and World Cultures (3 Courses)
(One of which must be HIST 101, 102, 192, 201, 202) - Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the ComputerProficiencyExam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
- The Art of Language and Ideas (4 Courses)
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Associate of Science Degree
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
A student must meet the following credit-hour requirements for the Associate of Science Degree.
The College offers a traditional generalist degree incorporating the Core and significant breadth across discipline.
Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
(must include ENG 101 & 102) - The Language and History of Fine Arts* (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (3 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (2 Courses w/ Labs)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (3 Courses)
(One of which must be HIST 101,102,192,201,202) - Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (14-17 Credits Needed)
(Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- *Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the ComputerProficiencyExam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
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Associate of Science Degree - Behavioral Sciences
Associate of Science Degree - Behavioral Sciences
The Associate of Science – Behavioral Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of sociology, psychology, social services, and counseling. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas* (3 Courses)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (7 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (2 Courses w/Labs)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (2 Courses)
(One of which must be HIST 101, 102, 192, 201, 202) - Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam **)
- Electives*** (4-6 Credits Needed)
(Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements. PSY 218 is a recommended elective.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration
Associate of Science Degree - Business Administration
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.
The Associate of Science – Business Administration Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
Degree Planner
- Business (2 Courses)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (3 Courses)
- Investigation of the Natural World (1 Course w/Lab)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (3 Courses)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (11-14)
(BUS 104 is recommended. Foreign Language may be required for transfer school)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree – Math/Computer Science
Associate of Science Degree – Math/Computer Science
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate.
The Associate of Science – Math/Computer Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees to pursue jobs related to information analysis, information systems management, and other applied quantitative fields. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Science Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to this degree.
Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
- The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (2 Courses w/Labs)
- Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (5 Courses)
(For Mathematics take MATH 254, for Computer Science take CSCI 222) - U.S. and World Cultures (1 Course)
- Electives** (15-17 Credits)
Recommended electives in Math: MATH 271 – Differential Equations. Recommended electives in Computer Science: CSCI 205 – Computer Organization. It is also recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine the specific natural science courses required as Mathematics and Computer Science majors are often required to take one to three additional Natural Science courses. It is further recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their Foreign Language requirements.
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- * Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
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Associate of Science Degree – Physical Science
Associate of Science Degree – Physical Science
The Associate of Science Degree is designed primarily for those students who plan to complete their baccalaureate degrees in areas of education, business, health professions, social work, engineering, or one of the natural sciences. Depending upon the institution to which a student may transfer and the prospective major, the Associate of Arts Degree may be more appropriate. Students are urged to consult an academic advisor on this matter. There is no foreign language requirement to earn this degree.
The Associate of Science-Physical Science degree is appropriate for prospective majors in Chemistry and Physics.
Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
(Pharmacy students should take COMM 101) - The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (4 Courses)
(Must take CHEM 230/231 or PHYS 201/202) - Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (3 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Courses)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (10-15 Credits)
(Recommended electives in Math: Math 271 Recommended electives in CHEM or CHEM ENG: PHYS 201-202. Recommended electives in PHY & ENG: MATH 224, CSCI 221. (No more than two additional credit hours may be taken for elective credit.) (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine foreign language requirements.) - In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
* Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
**Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the ComputerProficiencyExam Students must take the exam by8/31/22 - Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
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Associate of Science Degree – Life Science
Associate of Science Degree – Life Science
The Associate of Science-Life Science degree is appropriate for prospective majors in Biology, Environmental Science and Policy, Kinesiology & Health Sciences, and Neuroscience.
Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
(Pharmacy students should take COMM 101) - The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (6 Courses w/Labs)
Biology take CHEM 230-231 Forensic Science take PHYS 101-102 Pre-Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy all four sequences recommended - Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Course)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (8-12 Credits)
(Bio 211 & Bio 218 recommended for Biology track. MATH 252 recommended for Forensic Chemistry track. Pre- Pharmacy one additional Math course. (No more than two additional PE credit hours may be taken for elective credit.) (Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- *Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam Students must take the exam by 8/31/22
- Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
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Associate of Science Degree – Clinical Lab Sciences
Associate of Science Degree – Clinical Lab Sciences
The Associate of Science-Clinical Lab Science degree is designed for students interested in careers and majors in Forensic Science, Allied Health and related fields, Medical/Clinical Lab Technology, Medical Research, or even Medical Sales.
Degree Planner
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
(Pharmacy students should take COMM 101) - The Language and History of Fine Arts (1 Course)
- The Human Experience (1 Course)
- Investigation of the Natural World (7 Courses w/Labs)
Biology take CHEM 230-231 Forensic Science take PHYS 101-102 Pre-Medicine, Dental, Pharmacy all four sequences recommended - Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning (2 Courses)
- U.S. and World Cultures (1 Course)
- Computer Proficiency (1 Course or Exam**)
- Electives*** (3-8 Credits)
(Foreign Language: it is recommended that students check with their desired transfer institution to determine their foreign language requirements.)
- In order to earn your Associate degree you need a total of 60 credit hours.
- *Developmental courses (MATH 099, ENGL 099) DO NOT count towards your total credit hours
- **Students will not earn 3 credits if choosing the Computer Proficiency Exam
- Students must take the exam by 8/31/22 Students that matriculate Fall 2021 or later do not have the option to take the Computer Proficiency Exam
- ***Students are allowed a maximum of 3 PE credits
- The Art of Language and Ideas (3 Courses)
