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Associate in Science - Associate in Science Degree
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Admission Type:
General College Admission
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(843) 347-3186
Graduates of the Associate in Science (A.S.) program usually transfer to a senior institution and major in such areas as biology, chemistry, marine science, engineering, mathematics or pre-medicine. The degree stresses mathematics, natural, and physical sciences, and is ideal for students who wish to broaden their general knowledge. Students who are currently undecided about their educational or career goals will find transfer courses that apply toward their future major or career choices.
To assist students with their career and education goals, within the Associate in Science degree the College has established career pathways intended for advising purposes. The career pathways include a limited number of courses specific for the career or discipline in which a student wishes to pursue. Students choosing a career pathway within the A.S. degree will graduate HGTC with the Associate in Science degree.
Because transfer requirements vary, students should work with their Academic Advisor and the transfer institution to plan a specific program of study. Visit to view transfer programs at a number of senior institutions.
Student Resources
Student Resources
For more information contact:
Lauren Davis - (843) 349-5330
Randall Moser - (843) 349-7854
Program Mission & Goals
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate in Science Program is to develop well-rounded students through exploration of English, Communications, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts with additional emphasis placed on Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics. Upon completion, a student will be prepared to transfer to a senior institution of higher education or enter the workforce.
Goals:
- Transfer Readiness
- Student Achievement
- Program Effectiveness
- Professional Readiness
15 To Finish
This academic initiative is designed to save students time when it comes to degree completion. The 15 to Finish program encourages students to take five classes each semester. In doing so, students can complete their Associate in Science degree in just four semesters instead of five if they are successful in each course. The Associate in Science degree requires 60 credits for completion. For more information on this program, please contact a New Student Development Coordinator in 兔子先生, Lauren Davis, or Randall Moser.
Required Courses and Sample Schedules
Degree Requirements: Associate in Science |
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| Component | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Communication | Required Credits | 9 |
| Must complete the three courses from the list below: | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts |
Required Credits | 6 |
| Select two courses from the list below: | ||
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 105 | Film as Art | 3 |
| ENG 201 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 202 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 205 | English Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 206 | English Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 208 | World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 209 | World Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 230 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENG 236 | African American Literature | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 102 | Western Civilization Post 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 201* | American History: Disc to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres. | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 201 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 211 | Moral Philosophy | 3 |
| REL 103 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
| SPA 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | Required Credits | 6 |
| Select two courses from the list below: | ||
| ANT 101 | General Anthropology | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 211 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEO 101 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| PSC 201* | American Government | 3 |
| PSC 215 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY 208 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 212 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Required Credits | 8 |
| Select two courses from the list below: | ||
| AST 101 | Solar System Astronomy | 4 |
| AST 102 | Stellar Astronomy | 4 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| BIO 102 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| BIO 209 | Principles of Environmental Science | 4 |
| BIO 210**** | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 212 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 202 | Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 4 |
| MAJOR CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS** | Required Credits | 15 |
| Select additional courses from those listed under the Natural Sciences shown above and/or choose from the additional selection below. Courses taken to fullfill the GENERAL EDUCATION Natural Sciences requirements may not be duplicated nor applied. | ||
| BIO 225 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 130 | Elementary Calculus | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 141 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| OTHER HOUR REQUIREMENTS*** | ||
| Mathematics** | Required Credits | 3 |
| Select one math class listed below: | ||
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Remaining Other Hours**/*** | Required Credits | 13 |
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May select any courses not previously taken from any listing above and/or select from the list below to satisfy the 13 credit requirement. |
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| ACC 101 | Accounting Principles I | 3 |
| ACC 102 | Accounting Principles II | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIO 110 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 127 | Principles of Animal Science | 3 |
| CHM 105 | Gen Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CPT 114 | Computers and Programming | 3 |
| ENG 160 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| FRE 101 | Elementary French I | 4 |
| FRE 102 | Elementary French II | 4 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| MUS 111 | Band I | 1 |
| MUS 112 | Band II | 1 |
| PHY 118 | Medical Imaging Science | 3 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| SPA 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS | 60 | |
Sample Schedule: Associate in Science
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Natural Science (Course 1 of 2) | 4 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Course 1 of 2) | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hrs. (Course 1 of 4) | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Natural Science (Course 2 of 2) | 4 | |
| Remaining Other Hrs. (Course 2 of 4) | 4-credit Other Hours Course | 4 |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| Third Semester - Fall | ||
| Major Requirement (Course 1 of 4) | Lab Science, MAT 140, or MAT 141 | 4 |
| Major Requirement (Course 2 of 4) | 3-credit Major Requirement Course |
3 |
| Social/Behav. Science (Course 1 of 2) | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (Course 2 of 2) | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hrs. (Course 3 of 4) | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester - Spring | ||
| Major Requirement (Course 3 of 4) | Lab Science or MAT 140 or MAT 141 | 4 |
| Major Requirement (Course 4 of 4) | Lab Science or MAT 140 or MAT 141 | 4 |
| Social/Behav. Science (Course 2 of 2) | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hrs. (Course 4 of 4) | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 60 |
Sample Schedule: Associate in Science - Pre-Engineering Pathway
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I* | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 17 | |
| Third Semester - Fall | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 4 |
| Major course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester - Spring | ||
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Social/Behavioral Science course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours course | Select a 4-credit Other Hours course. | 4 |
| Remaining Other Hours course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 61 |
Sample Schedule: Associate in Science - Pre-Marine Pathway
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 13 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| BIO 102 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 130 | Elementary Calculus | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 17 | |
| Third Semester - Fall | ||
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 4 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours Course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester - Spring | ||
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 13 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 60 |
Sample Schedule: Associate in Science - Pre-Medicine Pathway
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 17 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| BIO 102 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| Third Semester - Fall | ||
| BIO 210**** | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Remaining Other Hours Course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 17 | |
| Fourth Semester - Spring | ||
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHM 212 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 62 |
Sample Schedule: Associate in Science - Pre-Veterinary Nursing Pathway
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology 鈭� | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology 鈭� | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I 鈭� | 3 |
| BIO 127 | Principles of Animal Science 鈭� | 3 |
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking 鈭� | 3 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I 鈭� | 4 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology 鈭� | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Third Semester - Fall | ||
| Major course (course 1 of 4) | Select a 4-credit major course. |
4 |
| Major course (course 2 of 4) | Select a 4-credit major course. | 4 |
| Social/Behavior Science course | 3 | |
| Other Required Hours | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester - Spring | ||
| Major course (course 3 of 4) | Select a 4-credit major course. | 4 |
| Major course (course 4 of 4) | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Other Required Hours course | 3 | |
| Other Required Hours course | 3 | |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 62 | |
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鈭�: HGTC maintains an articulation agreement with Colby College for students planning to transfer for Veterinary Nursing. These are the only required courses to complete at HGTC prior to transferring. Additional courses shown are to complete the full Associate in Science degree at HGTC. Transferring institutions may require additional prerequisite courses not offered at 兔子先生. Completion of observation or work experience in a veterinary hospital may also be required to meet the admission requirements of Veterinary Nursing Programs. |
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*Students intending to transfer to a senior institution are recommended to take HIS 201 or PSC 201 at HGTC to satisfy the Reach Act requirements. The Reach Act was passed in 2021 by the General Assembly.
**IMPORTANT: Courses used to complete one requirement cannot be the same courses used to satisfy other requirements.
***Students may substitute up to 6 credit hours of elective courses in the Remaining Other Hours requirement with permission of the Department Chair.
****BIO 210 grades are used as an admission requirement to multiple health care related programs. It is strongly recommended for students to complete a college level lab science or high school biology course prior to enrolling in BIO 210.
Note: HGTC maintains a transfer agreement for Veterinary Nursing with Colby Community College.