A.S. 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 may pursue an associate of science degree with designation in the following areas: biology, chemistry*, geology, fermentation sciences, horticulture business management, environmental horticulture-landscape business, mathematics, physics, or psychology.
Many students find tailoring the AS Degree works well when transferring in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. Students should work with an advisor to determine which pathway is best for them.
While a student may tailor the general 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 an indication of a more specific area of study unless the student completes the requirements for an associate of science degree with designation.
*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: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Oral Communication
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
Select one gtPathways Mathematics (GT-MA1) course from the listing below. Credits over 3 will be applied to electives.
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| MAT 122 | College Trigonometry: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| MAT 166 | Pre-Calculus: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| MAT 201 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 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).
History
Select one gtPathways History course (GT-HI1)
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)
Natural and Physical Sciences
Select one pair of gtPathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses listed below. Credits over 8 will be applied to electives.
Astronomy
| AST 101 | Planetary Astronomy w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| AST 102 | Stellar Astronomy w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Biology (General College)
| BIO 111 | General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 112 | General College Biology II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Biology (Human Anatomy and Physiology)
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Chemistry
| CHE 111 | General College Chemistry I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| CHE 112 | General College Chemistry II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Geography
| GEO 111 | Physical Geography: Landforms w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEO 112 | Phys Geo: Weather, Climate, Eco w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Geology
| GEY 111 | Physical Geology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEY 112 | Historical Geology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Physics (Algebra-Based)
| PHY 111 | Physics: Algebra-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 112 | Physics: Algebra-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Physics (Calculus-Based)
| PHY 211 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 212 | Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 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.
Mathematics and Science Electives
Select two additional courses (minimum of 8 credits) from the courses below. Credits over 8 will be applied to the electives.
- ANT 111
- AST 101, AST 102
- BIO 105 or higher
- CHE 101 or higher
- CSC 119 or higher
- ENV 101
- GEO 111, GEO 112, GEO 160
- GEY 111 or higher
- MAT 120 or higher
- MET 150
- PHY 105 or higher
- SCI 105 or higher
Electives
- Select 6-13* credits from the Approved Elective List 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, Mathematics coursework between 3-5 credits, and Mathematics and Science electives between 8-10 credits.
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.
- Submit Graduation Application, transfer credits, and Prior Learning Assessment Credit to the Registrar's Office by published deadline.
- Students must complete at least 25% of their degree/certificate credit requirements at Front Range in order to earn their award from Front Range.
- Continuing students without a 12 month lapse in enrollment are allowed to select a catalog published during their enrollment that best aligns with their completed coursework toward their intended program of study.