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Degrees & Certificates: Associate of Science (AS) Requirements Importance of Advising. Advising is a critical element in the completion of any AS degree. Each student is strongly encouraged to identify a faculty adviser in his or her area of study as early as possible. Adviser approval is required for completion of the degree. Students, with the aid of a faculty adviser, are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions in the year prior to transfer. Note: For general information about this degree choice and specific fields or areas, see "Associate of Science."
Specific Requirements
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 & Advising Center located in Building 6. Communications Requirement: 5 credits:Complete the following:
Quantitative Skills Requirement: 15-25 credits Complete the following:
Pre-Major Program: 24–45 credits Students must complete specific pre-major courses, as required for their areas of study. See information regarding specific AS degree choices. 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 degree students must complete a minimum of:
The transfer institution may require additional general educational, cultural diversity and foreign language requirements to be met after transfer but prior to the completion of a baccalaureate degree. 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 study (see "AS Degree Choices," which follows this section). The same course cannot be used to meet two separate requirements.Courses may be chosen from the AA Distribution Areas or from other disciplines. However, no more than five 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. "Gray Area" courses also include course challenges, credit by examination, military experience credit, CLEP and other nontraditional credit. AS Degree Choices:
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