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Associate of Science Degree

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Complete lower-division general education requirements for transferring to a university to pursue a major in the life sciences, physical sciences, or computer science.  Students interested in preparing for professional degrees in dentistry, medicine or veterinary science should complete this degree.  Please read Transfer Options for more information. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays, exclusively on evenings/weekends, or in any combination.

Specialized degrees are available in: Engineering (AGS) and Manufacturing Technology (AS).  Pre-Pharmacy students should complete the Associate of Arts degree.

What can I do with this degree?
Academic Options: Transfer to a university in a life or physical sciences program, or computer science program.

Locations:  All campuses

Department/Contact Information:  Division Deans: 206-5105 (Desert Vista), 206-7046 (Downtown),  206-7661 (East), 206-2264 (Northwest), 206-6996 (West), 206-6476  (Community)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-S)
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses. * Select courses to fulfill C, I, and G requirements.**
Reading Requirement: complete this requirement before enrolling in general education courses
English Composition 6
Humanities and Fine Arts 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6
Other Requirement Options: complete MAT courses above
MAT 220 and/or additional science courses from the
Biological and Physical Sciences List
6
Subtotal 24
Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
CHM 151/151LB/IN General Chemistry I 10
 and CHM 152/152LB/IN   General Chemistry II   
OR OR   
PHY 210/210LB/IN Introductory Mechanics   
 and PHY 216/216LB/IN   Introductory Electricity & Magnetism   
MAT 220 Calculus I 5
   Major Electives*** 21-25
Subtotal 36-40
Total 60-64

* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Biological and Physical Sciences - CHM 151/151LB/IN and 152/152LB/IN or PHY 210/210LB/IN and 216/216LB/IN; Mathematics - MAT 220

** In the general education categories, select courses so that at least one course is marked "I" (intensive writing), one is marked "C" (cultural diversity) and one is marked "G" (global awareness).  A single course may fulfill more than one requirement.

*** The second language requirement is dependent upon your major.  It is not a requirement of this degree.  Most university degrees require a language course numbered 202, fourth-semester level, or completion of SPA 202 or SLG 202.  Bilingual or international students should consult an advisor about exceptions to this requirement.