Science, AA&S

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Degree: Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science

Length: Four-semester (two-year) program

Purpose: With the emphasis on scientific discoveries and technological developments in today’s society, there is a demand for scientists and scientifically-oriented persons in business, government, industry and the professions. The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree Program in Science is designed for persons who are interested in the pre-professional or scientific program and who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program with a major in one of the following fields:

Agriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Pre-Dentistry
Education
Forestry
Geology
Mathematics
Pre-Medical
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physics

Program Requirements: The Science program requires competency in English and Math Essentials MTE 1-9 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required MTE units or equivalent.

Students are urged to become acquainted with the requirements of the major department in the college or university to which transfer is contemplated and also to consult with the Student Services Office of the community college in planning their program and selecting electives. Note the guaranteed admission and articulation agreements referenced in the Admissions section apply only to students who complete the Associate Degree.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credits
CSC 155 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 credits
or
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits
MTH XXX Transfer Math 1 3 credits ⁸
BIO 101 General Biology I 4 credits Lab Science Elective³
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Second Semester

ENG 112 College Composition II 3 credits
MTH XXX Transfer Math II 3 credits ⁹
BIO 102 General Biology II 4 credits Lab Science Elective³
SOC 200 Principles of Sociology 3 credits
Humanities/Fine Art Elective 3 credits⁷

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Third Semester

CST 110 Introduction to Communication 3 credits
Elective Literature 3 credits ⁴
Elective History 3 credits ²
Elective S.T.E.M I 3 credits ⁵
CHM 111 College Chemistry I 4 credits Lab Science Elective³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

Elective S.T.E.M II 3 credits ⁶
Elective Health or Physical Education 2 credits¹⁰
Elective Science w/out Lab (BIO 285, CHM 260, NAS 150) 3 credits

PSY 200 Principles of Psychology 3 credits Social Science Elective¹
CHM 112 College Chemistry II 4 credits Lab Science Elective³

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

¹Social Science Electives: ECO 201 , PSY 200 , PSY 230 , SOC 200 , SOC 215

²History Electives: HIS 101 , HIS 102 , HIS 121 , HIS 122

³Science General Electives: BIO 101 , BIO 102 , CHM 111 . CHM 112

⁴Literature Electives: ENG 241 , ENG 242 , ENG 243 , ENG 244

⁵STEM I Electives: NAS 150 , CSC 200 or higher level, EGR 140 or higher level, MTH 161 or higher level, BIO 141

⁶STEM II Electives: BIO 285 , CHM 260 , BIO 142 , BIO 150

⁷Humanities Electives: ART 101 , CST 151 , HUM 100 , HUM 260 , PHI 101

⁸Transfer Math I: MTH 161 , MTH 261 , or MTH 263

⁹Transfer Math II: MTH 245 , MTH 261 , MTH 262 , or MTH 264

In consultation with your academic advisor, the Mathematics requirement may be selected from the following sequences:

MTH 161 Precalculus I  + MTH 245   Statistics or
MTH 161 Precalculus I  + MTH 261 Applied Calculus I  or
MTH 261  + MTH 262  Applied Calculus I & II or
MTH 263  + MTH 264  Calculus I & II

¹⁰Health or PED Elective: HLT 116 , PED 107 , PED 109 , PED 111 , PED 147

*Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult a counselor or their academic advisor to select electives that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution.