Associate of Science, A.S.

This focus area is designed for the student who is interested in pursuing a degree in a STEM field of study at a four-year institution. The general education courses required will apply to many major areas. Students may use this opportunity to explore a variety of  academic majors and career possibilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who take the courses recommended for the Associate of Science degree will be able to:

1. Use and understand facts, concepts, theories of math and science
2. Use scientific techniques
3. Employ analytic and problem-solving skills
4. Draw inferences from observations and synthesize and integrate information and ideas
5. Use higher-order thinking skills in applying learned principles to new problems and real-world situations