Associate in Science The A.S. in individual studies degree is designed for students who are pursuing a transfer degree but are undecided about a career path. This degree may be completed with 18 credit hours in one of the following liberal arts and sciences areas: humanities, social sciences, or mathematics/sciences.
Minimum program hours: 60 credit hours
Program Codes
Degree option:
Associate in Science
General requirements
General requirements hours:
30 credit hours
Humanities
6
ENG 1530: English Composition II
3
ENG 1540: Writing about Literature
3
Social Sciences Electives
6
Mathematics/Sciences Electives
6
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives
12
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
None
Electives
Electives:
30 credit hours
Important points
At least 30 hours in liberal arts and sciences must be present to graduate with this degree.
Arrangements for the A.S. in individual studies degree should be done carefully and with the assistance of a counselor.
All courses required for this degree are available online.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic competency in college-level quantitative reasoning skills, including arithmetic, algebra, and data analysis (SGE).
2. Demonstrate competency in college level reading and writing skills (SGE).
3. Understand and employ contemporary research methods to locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a variety of sources (SGE).
4. Identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or other’s work; develop well-reasoned arguments, and assess the adequacy of both qualitative and quantitative evidence (SGE).
5. Recognize the value of learning as an ongoing process and understand their role in directing that process through individualizing a program of study.
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