Associate of Science

The associate of science degree from JCCC

• is designed as a professional-oriented degree for transfer to another college or university to support progress toward earning a bachelors degree. 
• requires a minimum of 63 college-level credit hours with a 2.0 or higher GPA.
• requires the completion of a cultural diversity course from a list of approved courses. Some courses in the approved list will also meet humanities, social science or non-lab science requirements for this degree.

The credit hours necessary to complete the associate of science degree include the following general education requirements plus 30 additional credit hours:

General Education Area	Credit Hours
Communications Associate of Science	9
These courses fulfill the communication skills requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements. A. Communications ENGL 121 Composition I* 3 B. Communications Elective Select two of the following: 6 ENGL 122 Composition II* ENGL 123 Technical Writing I* ENGL 140 Writing for Interactive Media* BUS 150 Business Communications* SPD 120 Interpersonal Communication SPD 121 Public Speaking SPD 125 Personal Communication SPD 180 Intercultural Communication (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) Total Hours 9
Humanities Associate of Science	6
These courses fulfill the humanities requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements. Two courses from any of the following categories may count toward the six required hours. A. Literature/Theater ENGL 130 Introduction to Literature* 3 ENGL 215 U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 ENGL 217 Literature by Women* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 ENGL 227 Introduction to Poetry* 3 ENGL 230 Introduction to Fiction* 3 ENGL 235 Drama as Literature* 3 ENGL 246 American Literature I* 3 ENGL 247 American Literature II* 3 ENGL 250 World Masterpieces* 3 ENGL 254 Masterpieces of the Cinema* 3 THEA 120 Introduction to Theater 3 B. Foreign Language FL 178 Intermediate Russian I* 3 FL 179 Intermediate Russian II* 3 FL 182 Intermediate Japanese I* 5 FL 192 Intermediate Chinese I* 3 FL 193 Intermediate Chinese II* 3 FL 195 Intermediate Arabic I* 3 FL 220 Intermediate German I* 3 FL 221 Intermediate German II* 3 FL 230 Intermediate Spanish I* 3 FL 231 Intermediate Spanish II* 3 FL 240 Intermediate French I* 3 FL 241 Intermediate French II* 3 C. History HIST 125 Western Civilization: Ancient World to the Renaissance 3 HIST 126 Western Civilization: Scientific Revolution to the Modern Age 3 HIST 128 Medieval History 3 HIST 129 Early Modern Europe 1500-1789 3 HIST 130 European History Since 1789 3 HIST 135 Eastern Civilization (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HIST 137 African American Studies (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HIST 140 U.S. History to 1877 3 HIST 141 U.S. History Since 1877 3 HIST 151 World History I: Traditional World (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HIST 152 World History II: Modern World (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HIST 160 Modern Russian History (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HIST 162 Modern Latin America (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 D. Humanities ARTH 180 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 ARTH 182 Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3 ARTH 184 Art History: Twentieth Century 3 ARTH 188 History of Photography 3 HUM 122 Introduction to Humanities 3 HUM 145 Introduction to World Humanities I (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HUM 146 Introduction to World Humanities II (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HUM 155 Classical Mythology 3 HUM 156 Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 HUM 165 Introduction to Chinese Culture 3 HUM 167 Introduction to Japanese Culture (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 JOUR 120 Mass Media and Society 3 MUS 121 Introduction to Music Listening 3 MUS 125 Introduction to Jazz Listening 3 MUS 126 Introduction to World Music (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 REL 120 Exploring World Religions (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 REL 125 Religions of the East (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 REL 126 Religions of the West (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 E. Philosophy PHIL 121 Introduction to Philosophy 3 PHIL 124 Logic and Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 143 Ethics 3 PHIL 154 History of Ancient Philosophy 3 PHIL 176 Philosophy of Religion 3 Total Program Hours 6
Social Science/Economics Associate of Science	6
These courses fulfill the social science/economics requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements. Two courses from any of the following categories may count toward the six required hours. A. Anthropology ANTH 125 Cultural Anthropology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 ANTH 126 Physical Anthropology 3 ANTH 130 World Cultures (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 ANTH 142 World Prehistory (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 ANTH 165 Linguistic Anthropology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 B. Economics ECON 132 Survey of Economics 3 ECON 230 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 231 Principles of Microeconomics 3 C. Political Science POLS 122 Political Science 3 POLS 124 American National Government 3 POLS 126 State and Local Government 3 POLS 132 Introduction to Comparative Government (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 POLS 135 International Relations (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 POLS 175 Environmental Policy and Law 3 POLS 192 Political Theory (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 D. Psychology PSYC 121 Applied Psychology 3 PSYC 130 Introduction to Psychology 3 E. Sociology SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 SOC 125 Social Problems (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 SOC 131 Sociology of Families 3 F. Gender and Ethnic Studies WGS 201 Global Women's Studies (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 Total Program Hours 6
Science and Mathematics Associate of Science	12
These courses fulfill the science and mathematics requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements. Must include at least one course in mathematics and at least one in a lab science. A. Mathematics MATH 171 College Algebra* 3 MATH 172 Trigonometry* 3 MATH 173 Precalculus* 5 MATH 175 Discrete Mathematics and its Applications* 3 MATH 181 Statistics* 3 MATH 231 Business and Applied Calculus I* 3 MATH 232 Business and Applied Calculus II* 3 MATH 241 Calculus I* 5 MATH 242 Calculus II* 5 MATH 243 Calculus III* 5 MATH 254 Differential Equations* 4 A. Science (Life Science) BIOL 121 Introductory Biology for Non-Majors 4 BIOL 124 Oceanus: Essentials of Oceanography 3 BIOL 125 General Botany 5 BIOL 127 General Zoology 5 BIOL 130 Environmental Science 3 BIOL 131 Environmental Science Lab* 1 BIOL 134 Principles of Sustainability 3 BIOL 135 Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 140 Human Anatomy 4 BIOL 144 Human Anatomy and Physiology* 5 BIOL 150 Biology of Organisms* 5 BIOL 225 Human Physiology* 4 BIOL 230 Microbiology* 3 BIOL 231 Microbiology Lab* 2 (Physical Science) ASTR 120 Fundamentals of Astronomy 3 ASTR 122 Astronomy 4 CHEM 120 Chemistry in Society* 4 CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry* 5 CHEM 124 General Chemistry I Lecture* 4 CHEM 125 General Chemistry I Lab* 1 CHEM 131 General Chemistry II Lecture* 4 CHEM 132 General Chemistry II Lab* 1 CHEM 140 Principles of Organic Biological Chemistry* 5 GEOS 130 General Geology 5 GEOS 140 Physical Geography 3 GEOS 141 Physical Geography Lab* 2 GEOS 145 World Regional Geography (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement) 3 PHYS 130 College Physics I* 5 PHYS 131 College Physics II* 5 PHYS 220 Engineering Physics I* 5 PHYS 221 Engineering Physics II* 5 PSCI 120 Physical Science 4 Total Program Hours 12
Cultural Diversity Courses Associate of Science	1 course
These courses fulfill the cultural diversity requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements. Cultural Diversity Courses ADMJ 223 The World of Crime* 3 ANTH 125 Cultural Anthropology (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 ANTH 130 World Cultures (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 ANTH 134 Native Americans 3 ANTH 135 American Indian Artistic Tradition 3 ANTH 142 World Prehistory (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 ANTH 150 People and Cultures of Mesoamerica 3 ANTH 165 Linguistic Anthropology (Also meets a General Education Requirement) 3 ARTH 180 Art History: Ancient to Renaissance (Also meets General Education Requirement) 3 ARTH 186 Art History: Introduction to Asian Art 3 BIOL 132 Introduction to Public Health 3 BUS 235 Introduction to International Business 3 ENGL 215 U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 ENGL 217 Literature by Women* (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 ENGL 244 Literature of American Popular Music* 3 FL 145 Field Study in Russian Language Culture 2 GEOS 145 World Regional Geography 3 GIST 101 Study Abroad Reflections* 1-3 GIST 250 Introduction to Globalization 3 HC 125 International Awareness Field Study 2 HIST 135 Eastern Civilization (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HIST 137 African American Studies (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HIST 150 Islam: Religion and Civilization 3 HIST 151 World History I: Traditional World (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HIST 152 World History II: Modern World (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HIST 160 Modern Russian History (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HIST 162 Modern Latin America (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HIST 167 Introduction to History: Japan 3 HIST 180 North American Indian History 3 HIST 195 History of the Middle East 3 HUM 137 Introduction to Russian Culture 3 HUM 145 Introduction to World Humanities I (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HUM 146 Introduction to World Humanities II (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 HUM 150 Islam: Religion Civilization 3 HUM 156 Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology (Also meets General Education Requirement) 3 HUM 167 Introduction to Japanese Culture (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 JOUR 220 International Media 3 INTR 145 Introduction to the Deaf Community* 3 MUS 126 Introduction to World Music (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 PHIL 142 History of Asian Philosophy 3 POLS 132 Introduction to Comparative Government (Also meets a General Education Requirement) 3 POLS 135 International Relations (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 POLS 192 Political Theory (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 POLS 200 Model United Nations 3 PSYC 205 Human Sexuality* 3 PSYC 220 Social Psychology* 3 REL 120 Exploring World Religions (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 REL 125 Religions of the East (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 REL 126 Religions of the West (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 REL 150 Islam: Religion Civilization 3 SOC 122 Introduction to Sociology (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 SOC 125 Social Problems (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 SOC 146 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare 3 SOC 165 Contemporary Chinese Society 3 SOC 240 Sociology of Community 3 SPD 180 Intercultural Communication (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 WGS 201 Global Women's Studies (Also meets a General Education requirement) 3 WGS 220 The Many Women of Islam 3
Total Hours:	33

*Course has prerequisites