Science, AS
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree teaches students to think critically and creatively about their perceptions of ideas, events and people. This degree is for students who would like to pursue a science based degree. Core curriculum emphasizes mathematics and science, but also includes English, history, and social studies, while learning fundamental skills in analysis, research, composition and reading comprehension. This is a science intensive degree designed to position the student for successful employment, career advancement, or more focused study in STEM (science and health science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields at the baccalaureate level.
Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree, students should demonstrate:
- the ability to make qualitative and quantitative judgments
- the ability to utilize critical thinking and analytical skills
- the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and authentic manner
- a knowledge of science, technology, and mathematics and their effects on human activities
Career Information
There are many careers a student can pursue with an Associate of Science degree. For additional information please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at www.bls.gov or visit the UA Career Center.
Bachelor Degree Program
Students earning an Associate of Science can "step up" to many degrees offered at The University of Akron. Meet with your academic advisor to discuss all the options.
Contact Information
Dr. Katie Cerrone
Program Coordinator
Leigh Hall 412
330-972-2574
kc24@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.
Requirements
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirement | 31-34 | |
| General Education Electives | 5-2 | |
| Electives | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
General Education Requirement
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Writing I Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Writing II Requirement | 3 | |
| Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3-5 | |
| Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Requirement 1 | 6 | |
| Natural Science with lab Requirement 1 | 1 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 31-34 | |
General Education Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least one course as needed to reach 36 total General Education hours: | 5-2 | |
| US Perspectives Requirement | ||
| Global Perspectives Requirement | ||
| Civic Literacy Requirement | ||
| Complex Issues Requirement | ||
| Total Hours | 5-2 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| STEM Electives 2 | 16 | |
| General Electives | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- 1
Seven hours of science are required. A majors-track course in the natural sciences from the Ohio Transfer Module can substitute for a General Education Natural Science course.
- 2
In the science program, a student is free to choose any 24 hours of electives. However, at least two-thirds of the credits must be in the natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or health sciences. Consult Stellic or your advisor for a list of approved STEM electives.
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| ENGL 111 or ENGL 110 | English Composition I or English Composition I + Workshop | 3-4 |
| Natural Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement | 3-5 | |
| Electives 3 | 3-0 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ENGL 112 or ENGL 222 | English Composition II or Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Natural Science with lab Requirement | 4 | |
| Social Science Requirement | 3 | |
| Electives 3 | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| COMM 105 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 2 | 2-3 | |
| Electives 3 | 7-6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Arts Requirement | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | 0-3 | |
| Electives 3 | 12-9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Seven hours of science are required. A majors-track course in the natural sciences from the Ohio Transfer Module can substitute for a General Education Natural Science course.
- 2
This degree requires that you take a minimum 36 credit hours of General Education courses. The requirements specified total 34 credits. It is recommended that students take a Global Diversity, Domestic Diversity or Complex Issues Facing Society course to fulfill the additional credit hours.
- 3
24 elective credits required. In the science program, a student is free to choose any electives. However, at least two-thirds of the credits must be in the natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or health sciences.