An Associate of Science in General Sciences degree provides students with a broad range of courses that can be transferred to degree programs at a four-year college or university. This degree provides students with exposure to many different subjects and perspectives. It requires a minimum of 60 college-level credit hours, with a minimum of 34 hours of general education requirements and 26 hours of STEM and open electives. Many students choose to earn an Associate of Science in General Sciences degree before transferring to a four-year college or university. (See sample degree program/degree map.)

Important: Students graduating with an associate of science degree must complete an approved cultural diversity course. Some of the approved courses can meet both the cultural diversity requirement and a general education requirement. A list of approved cultural diversity courses can be found with the list of AS degree requirements.

(Major Code 1010; CIP Code 24.0101)

Program Learning Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree from JCCC will be:

  • Prepared for higher-level studies in STEM fields at four-year colleges and universities.
  • Prepared for a variety of entry-level positions. 
  • Prepared to increase their earning potential.
  • Prepared to become informed citizens of our community.