2026-2027_College Catalog 
    
    Apr 21, 2026  
2026-2027_College Catalog

Associate of Science (AS) Two-Year Plan


This degree is intended for students who plan to transfer to a baccalaureate program into majors requiring rigorous mathematics and mathematics-based science requirements, such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and other sciences. It provides a foundation of general education, along with courses chosen to help fulfill lower-division baccalaureate requirements.

 

 

Semester 1 | 15-18 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ENG 101   OR ENG 101A   3-5 Fall, Spring, Summer
Quantitative Reasoning Course    (MAT 220   or prerequisite course) 3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Arts and Humanities Course    3 Fall, Spring, Summer
1st Science course in sequence: BIO 181  , CHM 151  , PHY 161  , or GLG 101   (Can fulfill Natural Sciences category requirement) 3 Fall, Spring

 

Semester 2 | 16-18 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
ENG 102   3 Fall, Spring, Summer
2nd Science course in sequence: BIO 182  , CHM 152  , PHY 262  , or GLG 102   (Can fulfill Additional Required Gen Ed category requirement.) 3 Fall, Spring
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course    3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans OR MAT 220   3-5 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies

 

 

Semester 3 | 15 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
Social and Behavioral Sciences Course    3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Institutions in the Americas Course    3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies

 

 

Semester 1 | 12-14 Credits
Course Number & Description Credits Semester
Arts and Humanities Course     3 Fall, Spring, Summer
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies
Degree Core course that aligns with transfer plans 3 varies

 

Milestones

Less than 15 Credits
  • Advising Milestone - Know degree or certificate requirements
During 15-30 Credits
  • Advising Milestone - Explore transfer options and careers related to degree 
During 30-45 Credits
  • Create resume
  • Advising Milestone - Know the requirements for degree completion and graduation