Program Overview
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The Associate in Science in Natural Sciences and Mathematics ASNSM degree emphasizes general education and is designed to provide a basis for transfer into the Bachelor of Arts degree program in Natural Sciences/Mathematics. Students may select one of the following options, or majors, that matches their area of interest:
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
The Associate in Science in Natural Science and Mathematics degree is a 60-credit program.
Credit Distribution
Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.
I. General Education Requirements Credits (44 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
| POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (9 credits)
| HIS-114 | American History II | 3 |
| LIB-342 | Online Obsessions: Determining and Dealing with Digital Dependency | 3 |
| PHI-130 | Introduction to Critical Reasoning | 3 |
D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (8 credits)
For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Understanding of the Physical and Natural World.
E. Mathematics (3 credits)
For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Mathematics Courses.
II. Area of Study (16 Credits)
For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
Total Credit Hours: 60