2023-2024 Catalog

Associate of Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year school to complete their BS 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. Careers typically require a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Students may tailor this 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.

Learn more about this program.

First Semester

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

MATH MAT 1340/1420/1440/2410 or Higher GT-MA1

3

GT- SC1Any Science (GT-SC1) Course

4

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

2

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester Note: Taking required math (GT-MA1), science (GT-SC1), and/or math & science elective courses with more credits than listed will reduce the number of elective credits needed from the approved elective list for you to complete your AS degree. You must complete 60 credits with a minimum of 8 credits in math & science electives. To better ensure transferability to a four-year college/university, you may consider taking GT-SC1, GT-SC2, and GT-MA1 courses as your electives.

Second Semester

ENG 1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

GT- SC1Any Science (GT-SC1) Course

4

GT- SSAny Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS)

3

ELECTIVE Math or Science Elective Course

4

Total Credit Hours:14

Semester Note: Taking required math (GT-MA1), science (GT-SC1), and/or math & science elective courses with more credits than listed will reduce the number of elective credits needed from the approved elective list for you to complete your AS degree. You must complete 60 credits with a minimum of 8 credits in math & science electives. To better ensure transferability to a four-year college/university, you may consider taking GT-SC1, GT-SC2, and GT-MA1 courses as your electives.

Third Semester

ELECTIVE Math or Science Elective Course

4

GT- SC1Any Science (GT-SC1) Course

4

GT- SSAny Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS)

3

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH) Course

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Semester Note: Taking required math (GT-MA1), science (GT-SC1), and/or math & science elective courses with more credits than listed will reduce the number of elective credits needed from the approved elective list for you to complete your AS degree. You must complete 60 credits with a minimum of 8 credits in math & science electives. To better ensure transferability to a four-year college/university, you may consider taking GT-SC1, GT-SC2, and GT-MA1 courses as your electives.

Fourth Semester

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

GT- HI1Any History (GT-HI1) Course

3

GEN EDUCOM 1150/1250/2300

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

3

ELECTIVE Any Approved Elective List Course

2

Total Credit Hours:17

Semester Note: Taking required math (GT-MA1), science (GT-SC1), and/or math & science elective courses with more credits than listed will reduce the number of elective credits needed from the approved elective list for you to complete your AS degree. You must complete 60 credits with a minimum of 8 credits in math & science electives. To better ensure transferability to a four-year college/university, you may consider taking GT-SC1, GT-SC2, and GT-MA1 courses as your electives.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

You may complete any gtPathways-approved GT-CO1 course and GT-CO2 course OR any gtPathways-approved GT-CO2 course and GT-CO3 course. 

You may tailor this Associate of Science (AS) Degree - No Designation 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. Please see an Advisor for more information.

If you take more credits in mathematics and science than are listed, it will reduce the credits of electives needed.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.