The Associate of Science degree is appropriate for those students who plan to pursue further study in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. This degree is also appropriate for those interested in careers in Statistics, Mathematics, Bio-technology, Medical Sciences, Engineering and Secondary Education majors who plan to major in a Science (e.g. Math, Biology, Geology, Chemistry or Physics teachers).
It is required that individuals considering a career in science meet with one of the science faculty to discuss specific courses to meet their academic needs.
Communications (6 credit hours)
| ENG 121 English Composition I* | 3 credits |
| COM 150 Public Speaking* | 3 credits |
Humanities and Fine Arts (choose 2 courses (6 credits) from 2 different prefixes)
| ART 100 Art Appreciation* | 4 credits |
| ART 220 History of Art I* | 4 credits |
| ART 221 History of Art II* | 4 credits |
| ENG 201, 233 or 234 Literature Classes* | 4 credits |
| HIST 101 Western Civilization I: Ancient World to 1715* | 4 credits |
| HIST 102 Western Civilization II: Europe c. 1700 to Present* | 4 credits |
| HUM 101 Modern Culture and the Arts* | 4 credits |
| HUM 234 World Mythologies | 4 credits |
| LNG 161 Spanish I | 4 credits |
| MUS 150 Music Appreciation* | 4 credits |
| PHIL 210 Ethics* | 4 credits |
| PHIL 230 Introduction to Philosophy* | 3 credits |
| REL 231 Comparative Religions* | 4 credits |
| REL 232 Old Testament* | 4 credits |
| REL 233 New Testament* | 4 credits |
Social Science (choose 2 courses (6 credits) from 2 different prefixes)
| ANTH 201 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology* | 4 credits |
| ECON 203 Principles of Economics (Micro)* | 4 credits |
| HIST 201 U.S. History I: European Colonization to 1877* | 4 credits |
| HIST 202 U.S. History II: Reconstruction to the Present* | 4 credits |
| HIST 204 History of Michigan* | 4 credits |
| PSI 110 American Government & Political Science* | 4 credits |
| PSI 111 State and Local Government* | 3 credits |
| PSY 101 Psychology* | 4 credits |
| PSY 250 Human Sexuality* | 4 credits |
| PSY 260 Social Psychology* | 4 credits |
| SOC 120 Principles of Sociology* | 4 credits |
| SOC 121 Modern Social Problems* | 4 credits |
| SOC 220 Marriage & Family* | 4 credits |
| Subtotal Credits for Communications, Humanities and Social Sciences | 20 to 22 credits |
General Science (includes MTA requirements for Mathematics and Natural Sciences)
| BIO 110 Form and Function# | 3 credits |
| OR | |
| BIO 125 Environment and Society | 4 credits |
| BIO 121 General Biology I* | 4 credits |
| BIO 122 General Biology II* | 4 credits |
| BIO 101 Human Biology | 3 credits |
| CHEM 133 General Chemistry I* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 134 General Chemistry II* | 4 credits |
| CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| MATH 151 College Algebra* | 4 credits |
| MATH 161 Calculus I* | 4 credits |
Plus 6-9 hours of science electives in the following prefixes: BIO, CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, PHYS, or Mathematics at MATH 162 Calculus II or higher
| Subtotal Credits for General Science Degree: | 38 to 40 credits |
| Subtotal Credits for Communications, Humanities and Social Sciences: | 20 to 22 credits |
| Minimum Credits needed: | 60 credits |
NOTE: Anyone beginning the Associate of Science Degree at Glen Oaks in Fall 2016 or later must complete MTA requirements in order to qualify for the degree.
#Course required for individuals wanting to transfer to Western Michigan University only
| Fall 1 | Winter 1 | Fall 2 | Winter 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 121* | COM 150* | BIO 101 | CHEM 211# |
| BIO 110 or BIO 125 | BIO 121 | BIO 122 | 1 – 200 level SCIENCE Elective# |
| MATH 104 or MATH 151 or MATH 161 | CHEM 134 | CHEM 210 | 1 – additional MATH or Science Elective |
| CHEM 133* | Next highest math (if needed) | 2 – Humanities or Social Science Electives | 2 – Humanities or Social Science Electives |
*Meet MTA requirement of 30 credit hours
Effective: Fall 2016
Current/Updated as: 3/23/2017