Associate in Science Degree

Program of Study (65 SHC)

Curriculum Code: A10400

Academic Skills (1 Semester Hour Credit)

General Education Core (44 Semester Hours Credit)
The general education core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Within the core, the college includes opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.

NOTE:  Students not planning to complete the AS degree before transferring to a UNC-system university should take special care to select courses to match the specific requirements of the receiving institution.  For example, North Carolina State University requires specific Humanities and Social Science courses from the list below to meet General Education requirements in certain programs including Engineering.  Students should consult their academic advisors for this information.

English Composition (6 SHC)

Humanities/Fine Arts (9 SHC)
Select one course from three discipline areas. One course must be a literature course.  

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC)
Select one course from three discipline areas. One course must be a history course.

Natural Sciences (8 SHC)
Select a two-course sequence in General Biology, General Chemistry, or General Physics.

Mathematics (6 SHC minimum)

**Consult your academic advisor for the best math sequence for your needs. **
Select one course from each of the following lists:  

Other Mathematics/Natural Science General Education Courses (6 SHC)

Other Required Hours (20 Semester Hours Credit)
Select 14 SHC from the following list or from any of the Mathematics or Natural Science courses listed in the General Education Core and not used to fulfill the general education requirements.

Select 6 SHC from General Education courses and Elective courses that have been approved for transfer. 

 

Total Semester Hours (65 Semester Hours Credit)

July 2006