Associate of Science

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's 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.

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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

MAT 1340 or Higher GT-MA1 College Algebra (MAT 1340), College Trigonometry (MAT 1420), Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440), Calculus I (MAT 2410) or Higher GT-MA1

3

AAA 1001 or Elective College 101: The Student Experience (AAA 1001) or Any Approved Elective List Course

1

GT- SC1Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1)

4

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List Course

1

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 Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1)

4

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

3

Approved Elective Math or Science Elective

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

Approved Elective Math or Science Elective

4

GT- SC1Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1)

4

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

3

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)

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

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

3

GT- HI1Any History (GT-HI1)

3

COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300)

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

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.

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

ENG 1021English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

AAA 1001 or Elective College 101: The Student Experience (AAA 1001) or Any Approved Elective List Course

1

MAT 1340 or Higher GT-MA1 College Algebra (MAT 1340), College Trigonometry (MAT 1420), Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440), Calculus I (MAT 2410) or Higher GT-MA1

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

2

Total Credit Hours:9

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.

Spring Semester 2

ENG 1022English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

GT- SC1Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1)

4

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

2

Total Credit Hours:9

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.

Summer Semester 3

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fall Semester 4

GT- SC1Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1)

4

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

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

2

Total Credit Hours:9

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.

Spring Semester 5

GT- SC1Any Natural & Physical Lab Science (GT-SC1)

4

GT- AHAny Arts & Humanities (GT-AH)

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

2

Total Credit Hours:9

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.

Summer Semester 6

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

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fall Semester 7

Approved Elective Math or Science Elective

4

GT- HI1Any History (GT-HI1)

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

2

Total Credit Hours:9

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.

Spring Semester 8

Approved Elective Math or Science Elective

4

COM 1150 or COM 1250 or COM 2300 Public Speaking (COM 1150) or Interpersonal Communication (COM 1250) or Intercultural Communication (COM 2300)

3

Approved Elective Any Approved Elective List

2

Total Credit Hours:9

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

Prior Learning eligible course

•  Learn more about Credit for Prior Learning

•  View all eligible courses

 

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.