This program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science. Among the majors the AS in science leads to are biology, chemistry, dental hygiene, forestry, general science, geophysical science, mathematics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physics. The program also prepares students for medical, dental, and veterinary studies.

In addition to the college’s general admission requirements, students are required to complete Student Assessment Program (placement) tests in reading, composition, and mathematics. The college has a required developmental program for students who need to remedy deficiencies in these areas.

Students need to consult with a transfer counselor or academic advisor to plan programs and select electives that will meet the requirements of the college or university that they plan to attend. The Associate in Science (AS) degree normally takes four full-time semesters to complete.

1. Placement test or prerequisite required.
2. Students may select any two history courses (6 credits) from this list to meet the requirement. HIS courses do not have to be taken sequentially. Consult transfer institution to choose appropriate courses for your transfer program.
3. Eligible courses are listed under Electives. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
4. Students may substitute SPD 105 for SPD 100. Consult transfer institution to insure that the substitution is appropriate for your transfer program.

NOTES:

• In order to graduate with the associate's degree, you must meet the college's computer competency requirement. Consult your academic advisor or counselor to determine how to satisfy this requirement.
• Curriculum Options/Recommendations: Course requirements differ from school to school and major to major. Investigate the requirements of transfer institutions before choosing mathematics courses, laboratory sciences, and electives. Consult a transfer counselor or academic advisor to plan your program.
• Biology/Pharmacy/Forestry/General Science: Students should take MTH 163-164 and take a third laboratory science that is appropriate to their curriculum for the eight elective credits. Some colleges and universities require calculus for their biology and pharmacy majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine mathematics and laboratory science requirements.
• Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysical Sciences: Students should take MTH 173, 174, 275, and 279 to insure junior-level status at the transfer institution. Mathematics requirements are quite varied at transfer institutions. Students should examine the catalog requirements of the senior institutions to which they intend to transfer.
• Preparation for Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Studies: Students should take MTH 163-164 and at least one semester of calculus (MTH 173). Biology (BIO 101-102), Chemistry (CHM 111-112), Organic Chemistry (CHM 241-242), and Physics (PHY 201-202) are the introductory level laboratory sciences generally completed at the freshman/sophomore level.
• Health Science Majors (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Technology): Students should complete MTH 163-240 for most baccalaureate health science majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine appropriate mathematics and laboratory science requirements. A waiver/substitution must be approved by the appropriate academic dean in order to substitute MTH 240 for MTH 164.