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Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science (AS) Degree focuses on education in specific knowledge areas, most typically in math and natural sciences. Focusing on integration of information while increasing a student’s employability, the AS focuses on transferability to a baccalaureate program.

To receive the AS degree, the following requirements must be completed:

Courses taken to fulfill one specific requirement, including courses in the Elective block, may not be used to fulfill another specific requirement; thus, a course taken to fulfill the Natural Science requirement in the Montana University System Core may not be used as an Elective.

Students who complete the Associate of Science degree will:

Estimated Resident Program Cost:

Tuition and Fees $7498.40
Application Fee $30
Lab Fees $60
Books $750
TOTAL: $8338.40

 

I. Montana University System Core Courses - 31 Semester Hours
Offered Online and On Campus

Communication - 6 credits
(Need 3 writing & 3 verbal credits)
Course No. Title   Credits
ENGL 121** Composition I
AND 1 of the following		 3+
COLS 101 First Year Seminar 3+
COMM 130 Public Speaking 3+
COMM 135 Interpersonal Communication 3+


Mathematics - 3 credits
Course No. Title   Credits
MATH 130** Precalculus Algebra 4+
MATH 131** Precalculus Trigonometry 3+
MATH 150** Math for Liberal Arts 3+
MATH 161** College Algebra w/ Science App 3+
MATH 181** Calculus I 4+
MATH 216** Basic Statistics 4+


Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 credits
Course No. Title   Credits
ART 101 Intro to Visual Arts 3+
ART 114 Art Fundamentals 3+
ART 140 Drawing I 3+
DE 161 Introduction to Design 3+
ENGL 114 Intro to Literature 3+
ENGL 210* World Literature I 3+
ENGL 211* World Literature II 3+
ENGL 217 Creative Writing 3+
HUM 242 Gender & Equality 3+
MUS 102 Fundamentals of Music 3+
MUS 210 Music Appreciation 3+
MUS 212 American Music 3+
MUS 214 World Music 3+
PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3+
PHIL 232 Basic Ethics 3+


Natural Science - 7 credits
(Must include 1 lab course)
Course No. Title   Credits
BIO 103** Introduction to Biology/Lab 4+
BIO 107** Fund of Human Biology/Lab 4+
BIO 151* Molecular & Cellular Biology/Lab 4+
BIO 152 Organismal Biology/Lab 4+
BIO 205 Personal Nutrition 3+
CHM 111* Inorganic Chemistry/Lab 4+
CHM 131* General Chemistry I 4+
CHM 132* General Chemistry II 4+
GEOL 101 Introduction to Geology 4+
PHYS 110 Survey of Natural Sciences 3+
PHYS 130 Fund Physical Science Lab 4+


Social Sciences/History - 6 credits
Course No. Title   Credits
ECON 102 Economics I (Macro) 3+
ECON 201 Economics II (Micro) 3+
HIST 103N History of the U.S. I 3+
HIST 104N History of the U.S. II 3+
HIST 106 History of Western Civ I 3+
HIST 107 History of Western Civ II 3+
HIST 210N Montana History 3+
PSY 101 General Psychology 3+
PSY 109 Lifespan Development 3+
SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology 3+
SOC 115 Survey of Criminal Justice 3+
POLS 206 U.S. Government 3+


Cultural Diversity - 3 credits
Course No. Title   Credits
ANT 101 Intro to Anthropology 3+
BUS 249 Global Marketing 3+
ENGL 214N Literature of the West 3+
HUM 244 American Cultural Values 3+
ML 121 Intro to American Sign Lang 3+
NAS 201N Montana's American Indians 3+
NAS 215N Native American Religious Trad 3+


CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AMERICAN INDIANS--3 CREDITS
Courses with an “N” behind the course title will fulfill the Cultural Heritage of American Indians requirement as well as a designated core area requirement.

II. Computer Skills / Usage - 3 credits

Course No. Title   Credits
CIT 110 Introduction to Computers 3
CIT 111 Intro to Computers for Tech Majors 3
    OR any CIT 3 credit hour course that has CIT 110 as a prerequisite  

No more than 5 credits of courses numbered 116 may be applied toward the Degree.


III. Concentration in Math and Science - 9 credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any of the following discipline areas to complete the required 9 credits of electives.

(BIO) Biology, (CHM) Chemistry, (GEOL) Geology, (MATH) Math** (except 100, 101, 103, 104, or 108), (PHYS) Physical Science

IV. Electives - 17 credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any discipline area to complete the required 17 credits of electives. Students may not choose or may not count the following courses:

MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 108, ENGL 118, ENGL 119, ENGL 120

 

Total Program Credits: 60

~Many students need preliminary math, English or biology courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment

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