Program Info
Year Established
2017
Program Code
SCIENCE.AS
Degree Type
Associate in Science
Program Description
Description
Allows individuals to explore a wide range of science and math courses before transferring to a four-year academic institution to complete a bachelor's degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge base in general science.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific knowledge is constructed, and how this process relies on evidence rather than opinions or beliefs.
- Design and carry out a scientific investigation using appropriate experimental design and methodology.
- Analyze and interpret information from various sources, including experimental data and scientific literature.
- Convey scientific explanations using proper written and/or verbal English.
Career Opportunities
The nature of this program is to serve as a transfer degree into a 4-year or longer degree at another college or university.
General Education
Category 3: Mathematics
Complete any one from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 4: Social Sciences
Complete any two, from different disciplines, from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Complete any two, from different disciplines, from the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) list.
Credit Hours
16.00
See General Education Requirements for details.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Natural Science: Complete 24 natural science credits, including at least one class with laboratory experience, from at least two different disciplines. See Degree Specific Graduation Requirements for details. |
24.00 |
Credit Hours: 24
Required Support Courses
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
English Composition: Complete one: |
3.00 |
|
English Composition or Communication: Complete one |
3.00 |
Credit Hours: 6
Elective Hours
11.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2018 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.