Associate of Science, AS

The Associate of Science (AS) degree helps develop comprehensive knowledge and good communications skills while providing a firm grounding in mathematics and the natural sciences. An Associate of Science degree is foundational for students looking toward biological, health and medical undergraduate degrees. Students who plan on going into business, engineering or agriculture may also want to consider this degree.

The Associate of Science degree is a transfer degree designed for students planning to continue their education by transferring to one of the three Arizona public universities. The electives component must consist of credits that will transfer to all three Arizona public universities. Check with your academic adviser on transferability.

NPC Requirements

• The Associate of Science (AS) degree requires a minimum of 64 hours of course credits with a grade of “C” or better in all courses and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Some courses have placement requirements or prerequisites that may result in coursework beyond 64 credits. These courses, too, require a grade of “C” or better. For information about prerequisites, see an academic adviser.
• In most general education courses, special emphasis is placed on developing written communication skills with intensive writing requirements. Race and ethnic issue awareness is embedded throughout the general education requirements. Specific courses, as noted, meet the requirement for Contemporary Global/International or Historical Awareness.