Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science (AS) Degree provides students with both breadth and depth of knowledge in science and math that prepares them for transfer into a bachelor degree program at a four-year college or university. Students looking to transfer with guaranteed junior standing in a specific field of study should pursue an associate of science degree with designation in the following areas: biology, chemistry*, geology, horticulture business management, mathematics, physics, or psychology.   

More information on these degree plans can be found in the Associate Degrees with Designation section of this catalog.  

While a student may tailor the generic Associate of Science (AS) Degree to prepare for specific transfer options, all official documents and diplomas issued by the college will only indicate the awarding of an Associate of Science Degree without any indication of a more specific area of study unless the student completes the requirements for one of the areas of designation noted above.

*Please note that the AS degree with designation in chemistry requires a student to complete a reverse transfer within 30 hours or 12 calendar months.  The student must transfer one gtPathways approved course in Arts and Humanities and in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the university back to FRCC to earn their AS degree with a Chemistry designation.  

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Written Communication

ENG 121	English Composition I	3
ENG 122	English Composition II	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Students may also complete ENG 122 and a gtPathways CO3 course

Oral Communication

Select one course (3 credits) from below:

COM 115	Public Speaking	3
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication	3
COM 220	Intercultural Communication	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Note: Completing Communication courses is a Colorado Community College System requirement; not a gtPathways requirement.

Mathematics

Select one gtPathways Mathematics (GT-MA1) course from the listing below.  Credits over 3 will be applied to electives. 

MAT 121	College Algebra	4
MAT 122	College Trigonometry	3
MAT 166	Pre-Calculus	5
MAT 201	Calculus I	5
	or higher
Total Credit Hours:		3-5

Arts and Humanities

Select two gtPathways Arts & Humanities courses from two different areas (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4).

Total Credit Hours:

6

History

Select one gtPathways History course (GT-HI1)

Total Credit Hours:

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Select two gtPathways Social and Behavioral Sciences courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, or GT-SS3)

OR 

Select one gtPathways Social and Behavioral Science course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, or GT-SS3) 

AND 

Select one gtPathways History course (GT-HI1)

Total Credit Hours:

6

Natural and Physical Sciences

Select one pair of gtPathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses listed below. Credits over 8 will be applied to electives.

Total Credit Hours:

8-10

Astronomy

AST 101	Astronomy I with Lab	4
AST 102	Astronomy II with Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Biology (General College)

BIO 111	General College Biology I with Lab	5
BIO 112	General College Biology II with Lab	5
Total Credit Hours:		10

Biology (Human Anatomy and Physiology)

BIO 201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO 202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Chemistry

CHE 111	General College Chemistry I with Lab	5
CHE 112	General College Chemistry II with Lab	5
Total Credit Hours:		10

Geography

GEO 111	Physical Geography-Landforms with Lab	4
GEO 112	Physical Geography-Weather & Climate with Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Geology

GEY 111	Physical Geology with Lab	4
GEY 112	Historical Geology with Lab	4
Total Credit Hours:		8

Physics (Algebra-Based)

PHY 111	Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab	5
PHY 112	Physics: Algebra-Based II with Lab	5
Total Credit Hours:		10

Physics (Calculus-Based)

PHY 211	Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab	5
PHY 212	Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab	5
Total Credit Hours:		10

Natural & Physical Science Elective

Select one additional gtPathways Natural & Physical Science course (GT-SC1).  Credits over 4 will be applied to electives.

Total Credit Hours:

4-5

Electives

• Select 13-18* credits from the approved list of math and science electives or log into eWOLF to see elective requirements in DegreeCheck.
• Select 3 credits from the approved list of AA and AS electives or log into eWOLF to see elective requirements in DegreeCheck.
• Selection of elective credits should be done with a Front Range advisor and your intended transfer institution.

*The number of electives remaining will vary since these are determined by selection of Natural and Physical Science coursework between 12-15 credits and Mathematics coursework between 3-5 credits.

Total Credit Hours:

16-21

Total Credit Hours: 60

Additional Graduation Requirements

• No developmental courses may be applied to this degree.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (all grades "C" or better) to be eligible to graduate.
• Transfer Students must complete at least 15 semester credit hours that are part of their degree requirements at Front Range in order to earn a degree from Front Range.
• Submit Graduation Application, transfer credits, and Prior Learning Assessment Credit to the Registrar's Office by published deadline.
• Continuing students who have not had a 12 month lapse in enrollment will be allowed to use the requirements listed in any catalog published while continuously attending.