Associate in Science

Program Overview

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The Associate in Science degree program enables mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs. Students select an area of study that matches their expertise or profession. Several degree programs require students to possess professional certification or licensures. In some cases, pre-calculus algebra and calculus-level mathematic skills are required to complete course requirements. In addition, if more than half of the 60 credits transferred into the program are more than 10 years old at the time of application, students must demonstrate the currency of their knowledge. Students may earn an Associate in Science in one of the following areas of study:

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 (38 Credits)

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 credits)

ENC -101Writing for Success

3

ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 credits)

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American Government

3

SOC-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 credits)

HIS-114American History II

3

LIB-342Online Obsessions: Determining and Dealing with Digital Dependency

3

D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (8 credits)

PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

II. Option Requirements (21 Credits)

For courses in these areas, please contact an Advisor.

III. Electives (1 Credit)

Students may select credits from any of the courses listed here. Undergraduate Courses

Total Credit Hours: 60

AS Options

Students may earn an Associate in Science in one of the following areas of study:

  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aviation Flight Technology
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
  • Biomedical Electronics
  • Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Computer & Information Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronics Engineering Technology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Nuclear Engineering Technology
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Technical Studies

AS Electives

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Undergraduate Courses.