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Degrees & Certificates: Associate of Science (AS) Requirements
Importance
of Advising. Advising is a critical
element in the completion of Note: For general information about this degree choice and specific fields or areas, see “Associate of Science.”
For a detailed list of these requirements, general
information, and
information on exceptions to General or Specific Requirements, students should refer to the Overview of Degrees and Certificates section and the Requirements Overview section. ^back to top ^ Specific Requirements
At
least one sequence course (e.g., the three-quarter physics sequence)
should be completed at Highline Community College.
Courses listed in the following subsections may be used to meet the specific course requirements of the AS degree. This list, however, changes from time to time. Students should obtain the most current list from the Educational Planning and Advising Center located in Building 6. ^back to top ^ Communication Requirement: 5 credits To satisfy the Communications requirement, students must complete this course:
If additional communications courses are taken, then up to 5 of these credits may be applied to the Humanities area of the Distribution requirement. ^back to top ^ Quantitative Skills Requirement: 15–25 credits Students must complete a minimum of 15 credits of mathematics
courses. Note: See specific information for AS Degree choices. ^back to top ^ Pre-Major Program: 24–45 credits Students must complete specific pre-major courses,
as required for their ^back to top ^ Distribution Requirement: 15 credits The Distribution requirement attempts to ensure variety and breadth by requiring educational experiences in a number of disciplines, including social science and humanities. AS students must complete a minimum of
Courses designated as special study, directed study,
independent research, The transfer institution may require additional general educational requirements, cultural diversity requirements, and foreign language requirements to be met after transfer but prior to the completion of a baccalaureate degree. ^back to top ^ Remaining Credit Requirement: 10–31 credits These credits may be from any department and must be
numbered 100 or above. Adviser approval is required. The specific courses
vary by area of Courses may be chosen from the Associate of Arts
Distribution Areas or from other disciplines. However, no more than
5 credits of traditionally nontransferable (often called “Gray
Area”) courses are allowed in the AS. Traditionally nontransferable
courses include all professional-technical education courses and all
courses from the following departments: College Studies, Cooperative
Education, Library, Parent Education, Reading, and Student Services.
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