Associate of Science, AS

Semester 1

• ENG 111 - English Composition I 3 credit hrs

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• MTH 123 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credit hrs

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• MTH 151 - College Algebra 4 credit hrs

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• PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hrs

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• SOC 171 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit hrs

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• Humanities - Select one Humanities elective from categories A , B, or C  3 credit hrs
• Science - Select one Science elective from either Biological or Physical Science categories  4 credit hrs

Semester 2

• ENG 112 - English Composition II 3 credit hrs
• Science - Select one Science elective from remaining category  4 credit hrs
• Computer Science Elective - Select one of interest in computer programming language or one 3‐credit course covering spreadsheets, word processing, and database 3 credit hrs *
• Science  or Math  - Explore an area of interest 4 credit hrs *

Semester 3

• SPE 101 - Principles of Speaking 3 credit hrs

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• SPE 110 - Interpersonal Communications 3 credit hrs

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• Humanities - Select one Humanities elective from remaining two categories  3 credit hrs
• Social Science - Select one Social Science elective  3 credit hrs
• Science  or Math  - Explore an area of interest Variable credit hrs *
• Science  or Math  - Explore an area of interest Variable credit hrs *

Semester 4

• Humanities - One Humanities elective from remaining category  3 credit hrs
• Science  or Math  - Explore an area of interest 4 credit hrs *
• Elective - Explore an area of interest 4 credit hrs *
• Social Science - Select one from POL 151 - American National Government , HIS 145 - US History to 1877 , or  HIS 146 - US History 1877‐Present  3 credit hrs

Degree Total: 60 Credit Hrs | 66 Contact Hrs

* Students seeking an AS degree in science, are encouraged to take a sampling of courses in order to identify their preferred area of specialization, including anatomy and physiology, biology, botany, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. In completing this degree, students must take 16 credits in math and/or science in addition to regular degree requirements and enroll in at least one 3‐credit computer programming language or one 3‐credit course covering spreadsheets, word processing, and database. Academic advisors in Student Services as well as faculty can assist students in selecting courses that will be accepted by the four‐year college or university where they plan to transfer. The terms of the Michigan Transfer Agreement have been embedded in all AA and AS programs.