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Associate in Science

Checklist

  • Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
  • Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
  • View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
  • Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
  • Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.

Degree Plan

General Education

Written Communications

ENGL 110College Composition I3
Select one of the following:3
ENGL 120
College Composition II
ENGL 125
Introduction to Professional Writing
Credits Subtotal6

Oral Communications

COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Credits Subtotal3

Arts & Humanities

Select two of the following recommended courses:6
ART 110
Introduction to the Visual Arts
HIST 103
United States to 1877
HIST 104
United States Since 1877
MUSC 100
Music Appreciation
PHIL 210
Ethics
Credits Subtotal6

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Select two of the following recommended courses:6
CJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 201
Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 202
Principles of Macroeconomics
POLS 115
American Government
PSYC 111
Introduction to Psychology
SOC 110
Introduction to Sociology
Credits Subtotal6

Math, Science & Technology

MATH 103College Algebra 23-4
BIOL 150General Biology I3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab1
BIOL 151General Biology II3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab1
Select from the following recommended courses:3-4
(Needed if 15 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.)
CSCI 101
Introduction to Computers
CIS 147
Principles of Information Security
Credits Subtotal15
General Education Total Credits36

Enrichment

    

Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
Enrichment Course Matrix2

Diversity

    

Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion.
General Education & Diversity Matrix3

Digital Literacy

        

Select one of the following:
ENGL 110
College Composition I
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course

Electives

Transfer Electives

Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed.
GIS 105Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems 13
CHEM 121General Chemistry I4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry II Lab1
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II4
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry II Lab1
MATH 146Applied Calculus I3
MICR 202Introductory Microbiology3
MICR 202LIntroductory Microbiology Lab1
PHYS 211College Physics I3
PHYS 211LCollege Physics I Lab1

Footnotes

1

Students who would like a Certificate of Completion in Geographic Information Systems need to take GIS 105 in their first or second semester. Students will also need to include GEOG 121/GEOG 121L Physical Geography/Lab in their course work.

2

Students should verify the appropriate math requirements for the institution they plan to transfer to.