LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES / MATH & SCIENCE A.S.

This program is generally designed for students who plan to transfer to colleges granting baccalaureate degrees in the natural sciences, mathematics, or other STEM-related fields. It provides a balanced and broad foundation in scientific methodologies, analytical skills, and problem-solving. The curriculum is also suitable for those looking to enhance professional opportunities by developing relevant transferrable skills for the workplace.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Acquire knowledge of scientific methods to explore natural phenomena.
• Apply and communicate scientific data, concepts, and models in one or more natural sciences.
• Display competency in critical thinking skills through reasoned analysis.
• Demonstrate research and information management skills
• Integrate data from technological applications and perform analysis consistent with college-level mathematics and science course requirements.
• Acquire the knowledge and skills to be competitive and successfully transfer to a four-year degree program.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

General Education requirements must be met prior to granting of the A.S. degree.

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 62 credits with an average C (2.0) grade.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

The course of study leading to this degree should be an organized curriculum composed of courses in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.