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Associate of Science

The associate of science degree from JCCC

  • requires a minimum of 64 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 AreaCredit
Hours
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 121Composition I*3
B. Communications Elective
Select two of the following:6
Composition II*
Technical Writing I*
Writing for Interactive Media*
Business Communications*
Interpersonal Communication*
Public Speaking
Personal Communication
Intercultural Communication* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)
Total Hours9
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 130Introduction to Literature*3
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ENGL 217Literature by Women* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ENGL 227Introduction to Poetry*3
ENGL 230Introduction to Fiction*3
ENGL 235Drama as Literature*3
ENGL 246American Literature I*3
ENGL 247American Literature II*3
ENGL 250World Masterpieces*3
ENGL 254Masterpieces of the Cinema*3
THEA 120Introduction to Theater3
B. Foreign Language
FL 178Intermediate Russian I*3
FL 179Intermediate Russian II*3
FL 182Intermediate Japanese I*5
FL 192Intermediate Chinese I*3
FL 193Intermediate Chinese II*3
FL 195Intermediate Arabic I*3
FL 220Intermediate German I*3
FL 221Intermediate German II*3
FL 230Intermediate Spanish I*3
FL 231Intermediate Spanish II*3
FL 240Intermediate French I*3
FL 241Intermediate French II*3
C. History
HIST 125Western Civilization: Readings and Discussion I*3
HIST 126Western Civilization: Readings and Discussion II*3
HIST 128Medieval History*3
HIST 129Early Modern Europe 1500-1789*3
HIST 130European History Since 1789*3
HIST 135Eastern Civilization* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 137African American Studies* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 140U.S. History to 1877*3
HIST 141U.S. History Since 1877*3
HIST 151World History I: Traditional World* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 152World History II: Modern World* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 160Modern Russian History* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HIST 162Modern Latin America* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
D. Humanities
ARTH 180Art History: Ancient to Renaissance*3
ARTH 182Art History: Renaissance to Modern*3
ARTH 184Art History: Twentieth Century*3
ARTH 188History of Photography*3
HUM 122Introduction to Humanities*3
HUM 145Introduction to World Humanities I* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HUM 146Introduction to World Humanities II* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
HUM 155Classical Mythology*3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology*3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
JOUR 120Mass Media and Society*3
MUS 121Introduction to Music Listening3
MUS 125Introduction to Jazz Listening*3
MUS 126Introduction to World Music* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
REL 120Exploring World Religions* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
REL 125Religions of the East* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
REL 126Religions of the West* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
E. Philosophy
PHIL 121Introduction to Philosophy*3
PHIL 124Logic and Critical Thinking*3
PHIL 143Ethics*3
PHIL 154History of Ancient Philosophy*3
PHIL 176Philosophy of Religion*3
Total Program Hours6
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 125Cultural Anthropology* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 126Physical Anthropology*3
ANTH 130World Cultures* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
ANTH 142World Prehistory* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
B. Economics
ECON 132Survey of Economics*3
ECON 230Economics I*3
ECON 231Economics II*3
C. Political Science
POLS 122Political Science*3
POLS 124American National Government*3
POLS 126State and Local Government*3
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
POLS 135International Relations* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
D. Psychology
PSYC 121Applied Psychology*3
PSYC 130Introduction to Psychology*3
E. Sociology
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
SOC 125Social Problems* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
SOC 131Sociology of Families*3
F. Gender and Ethnic Studies
WGS 201Global Women's Studies* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
Total Program Hours6
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 116
MATH 118Geometry*3
MATH 120Business Mathematics*3
MATH 130Technical Mathematics I*3
MATH 131Technical Mathematics II*3
MATH 165Finite Mathematics*3
MATH 171College Algebra*3
MATH 172Trigonometry*3
MATH 173Precalculus*5
MATH 175Discrete Mathematics and its Applications*3
MATH 181Statistics*3
MATH 225Mathematics as a Decision Making Tool*3
MATH 231Business and Applied Calculus I*3
MATH 232Business and Applied Calculus II*3
MATH 241Calculus I*5
MATH 242Calculus II*5
MATH 243Calculus III*5
MATH 254Differential Equations*4
A. Science
(Life Science)
BIOL 121Introductory Biology for Non-Majors*4
BIOL 124Oceanus: Essentials of Oceanography*3
BIOL 125General Botany*5
BIOL 127General Zoology*5
BIOL 130Environmental Science*3
BIOL 131Environmental Science Lab*1
BIOL 134Principles of Sustainability*3
BIOL 135Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology*4
BIOL 140Human Anatomy*4
BIOL 144Human Anatomy and Physiology*5
BIOL 150Biology of Organisms*5
BIOL 225Human Physiology*4
BIOL 230Microbiology*3
BIOL 231Microbiology Lab*2
(Physical Science)
ASTR 120Fundamentals of Astronomy*3
ASTR 122Astronomy*4
CHEM 120Chemistry in Society*4
CHEM 122Principles of Chemistry*5
CHEM 124General Chemistry I Lecture*4
CHEM 125General Chemistry I Lab1
CHEM 131General Chemistry II Lecture*4
CHEM 132General Chemistry II Lab*1
CHEM 140Principles of Organic Biological Chemistry*5
GEOS 130General Geology*5
GEOS 140Physical Geography*3
GEOS 141Physical Geography Lab*2
GEOS 145World Regional Geography* (Also meets Cultural Diversity Requirement)3
PHYS 130College Physics I*5
PHYS 131College Physics II*5
PHYS 220Engineering Physics I*5
PHYS 221Engineering Physics II*5
PSCI 120Physical Science*4
Total Program Hours12
1

These courses fulfill the health and/or physical education requirements for the Associate of Science (AS) degree. Please refer to your specific degree for a list of all requirements.

Health and/or Physical Education
HPERAny Activity Course/Lifetime Fitness1
BIOL 132Introduction to Public Health*3
EMS 121CPR I - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider*1
HMEC 151Nutrition and Meal Planning*3
HPER 192Wellness for Life1
HPER 200First Aid and CPR2
HPER 202Personal Community Health3
HPER 255Introduction to Physical Education3
Total Program Hours1

NOTE: The following HPER courses do NOT meet the general education requirement for Health and/or Physical Education--

HPER 174Coaching and Officiating of Track and Field2
HPER 195Introduction to Sports Medicine3
HPER 198Athletic Training Practicum I1
HPER 204Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury3
HPER 207Athletic Training Practicum 2*2
HPER 208Introduction to Exercise Physiology3
HPER 220Sports Officiating3
HPER 224Outdoor Recreation3
HPER 245Elementary Physical Education3
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 223The World of Crime*3
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
ANTH 130World Cultures* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
ANTH 134Native Americans*3
ANTH 135American Indian Artistic Tradition*3
ANTH 142World Prehistory* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
ANTH 150People and Cultures of Mesoamerica*3
ARTH 186Art History: Introduction to Asian Art*3
BIOL 132Introduction to Public Health*3
BUS 235Introduction to International Business*3
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
ENGL 217Literature by Women* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
ENGL 244Literature of American Popular Music*3
FL 111Ancient Greek Readings and Grammar*5
FL 145Field Study in Russian Language Culture*2
GEOS 145World Regional Geography*3
HC 125International Awareness Field Study*2
HIST 135Eastern Civilization* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HIST 137African American Studies* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HIST 150Islam: Religion Civilization*3
HIST 151World History I: Traditional World* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HIST 152World History II: Modern World* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HIST 160Modern Russian History* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HIST 162Modern Latin America* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HIST 167Introduction to History: Japan*3
HIST 195History of the Middle East*3
HUM 137Introduction to Russian Culture*3
HUM 145Introduction to World Humanities I* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HUM 146Introduction to World Humanities II* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
HUM 150Islam: Religion Civilization*3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology*3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
INTR 145Introduction to the Deaf Community*3
MUS 126Introduction to World Music* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
PHIL 142History of Asian Philosophy*3
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government*3
POLS 135International Relations* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
POLS 200Model United Nations*3
PSYC 205Human Sexuality*3
PSYC 220Social Psychology*3
REL 120Exploring World Religions* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
REL 125Religions of the East* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
REL 126Religions of the West* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
REL 150Islam: Religion Civilization*3
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
SOC 125Social Problems* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
SOC 146Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare*3
SOC 165Chinese Society: Past and Present*3
SPD 180Intercultural Communication* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
WGS 201Global Women's Studies* (Also meets a General Education requirement)3
WGS 220The Many Women of Islam*3
Total Hours:34