Science, AS

Purpose

The Associate of Science degree in Science is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Following the prescribed coursework in this program will result in graduation with the Associate of Science degree (AS). Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. This degree plan is closely aligned to local universities and colleges. Please see your advisor for specific guidelines.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Civic Engagement: Demonstrate the knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society.
Critical Thinking: Locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions.
Professional Readiness: Demonstrate skills important for successful transition into the workplace and/or pursuit of further education.
Quantitative Literacy: Calculate, interpret, and use numerical and quantitative information in a variety of settings.
Scientific Literacy: Recognize and know how to use the scientific method, and to evaluate empirical information.
Written Communication: Express themselves effectively in a variety of written forms.
Science problem solving: Demonstrate proficiency in collecting reliable data and in analyzing, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from data.

Program Requirements

Students must meet the requirements for admission established by the college. Depending on specific circumstances, students may need to complete developmental coursework as they begin this course of study. Students are encouraged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the appropriate courses to be taken at MECC, as well as to determine the transferability of electives. MECC strongly recommends consulting with an academic advisor at the college in planning their program and selecting courses.

For Further Information, Contact:

Dr. Shanon Fritts
sfritts@mecc.edu
276.523.9040

Dr. Ted Booth, Dean of Arts and Sciences
tbooth@mecc.edu
276.523.9038

Program of Study

FIRST YEAR FALL:

ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 Credits
Humanities Elective¹ 3 Credits
Natural Science² 4 Credits
HIS 101 - Western Civilizations Pre-1600 CE 3 Credits
or
HIS 121 - United States History to 1877 3 Credits
MTH 161 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credits
SDV 101 - Orientation to 1 Credits

FIRST YEAR SPRING:

ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 Credits
Humanities Elective¹ 3 Credits
Natural Science² 4 credits
MTH 162 - Pre-Calculus II 3 Credits
Social Science Elective³3 Credits

SECOND YEAR FALL:

CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 Credits
HIS 102 - Western Civilizations Post-1600 CE 3 Credits
OR
HIS 122 - United States History Since 1865 3 Credits
MTH 263 - Calculus I 4 Credits
Natural Science³ 4 Credits

SECOND YEAR SPRING:

MTH 155 - Statistical Reasoning 3 Credits
OR
MTH 264 - Calculus II 4 Credits
Natural Science² 4 Credits
General Transfer Elective⁴3 Credits
SDV 195 - Transfer Education Capstone 1 Credits

Total Program Credits: 61-62

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

¹ Take ONE of the following Humanities courses: Art 100, Art 101, ART 102, CST 130, CST 151, MUS 121, MUS 222, or MUS 226

²Consult with an advisor to take a natural science (with lab). Chosen science courses should align with desired transfer institution requirements.

³Take ONE of the following social science courses: ECO 201, ECO 202, GEO 210, GEO 220, PLS 135, PLS 140, PSY 200, SOC 200, SOC 211, SOC 268. See advisor to ensure chosen course aligns with transfer institution.

See advisor to enroll in SDV 195 for final semester.

⁴See advisor to enroll in elective courses that meet the program requirements of the university to which you are transferring.