Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) is awarded to students who have completed the core of general studies and the necessary number of elective studies in the Mathematics/Science Division required.

The choice of electives will depend upon the student's major. West Shore's counseling service and program guides for majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, and pre-medicine will help with these decisions.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS: 60
Your A.S. Degree must comply with the requirements in each of the following categories:

Categories I, II, III, IV, V

CATEGORY I: COMMUNICATIONS
(9 CREDITS)
Goal: To read, write, listen, speak, and think competently, effectively, and critically.
REQUIRED:
CENG 111 English Composition I - 3 credits
CENG 112 English Composition II - 3 credits
CSPE 101 Principles of Speaking - 3 credits
or
CSPE 110 Interpersonal Communications - 3 credits
(consult with a counselor to determine which course is recommended for your program)

CATEGORY II: HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS (9 CREDITS)
Goal: To develop an appreciation for and understanding of aesthetic and creative activities; to develop knowledge of the major areas of human expression within historical and cultural contexts.

Categories I, II, III, IV, V
Return to the top

REQUIRED:
Select one course from each of the following categories, in any order
Category A: Fine Arts Theory, Survey, or History
CTHE 101 Introduction to Theatre and Drama
CTHE 131 History of American Musical Theatre
CTHE 161 Modern Theater
HART 101 Art Appreciation
HART 201 Art History I: Ancient and Medieval
HART 203 Art History II: Renaissance to Modern
HHUM 106 Introduction to Film
HHUM 110 Introduction to Humanities
HMUS 100 Music Appreciation
HMUS 101 Fundamentals of Music Theory
HMUS 201 Survey of Music History

Category B: Foreign Language or Literature
CFRN 101 Elementary French I
CFRN 102 Elementary French II
CFRN 201 Intermediate French I
CFRN 202 Intermediate French II
CGER 101 Elementary German I
CGER 102 Elementary German II
CLFP 151 Topics in Literature/Poetry/Fiction
CLFP 211 American Literature I
CLFP 212 American Literature II
CLFP 213 World Literature
CLFP 250 Introduction to Shakespeare
CSPN 101 Elementary Spanish I
CSPN 102 Elementary Spanish II
CSPN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
CSPN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
CTHE 101 Introduction to Theatre and Drama
CTHE 131 History of American Musical Theatre
CTHE 161 Modern Theater

(If one full year of a foreign language is completed, only one course from Category A or C is needed)
Category C: History or Philosophy
HPHL 100 Introduction to Philosophy
HPHL 101 Introduction to History of Philosophy
HPHL 102 Introduction to Ethics
HPHL 103 Introduction to Logic
HPHL 104 Bioethics
HPHL 201 Contemporary Problems in Philosophy
HPHL 202 Comparative Religion
SHST 141 History of Western Civilization to 1600
SHST 142 Western Civilization 1600 to Present
SHST 145 U.S. History to 1865
SHST 146 U.S. History 1865 to Present

Categories I, II, III, IV, V
Return to the top

CATEGORY III: SOCIAL SCIENCES
(8 CREDITS)
Goal: To understand human behavior as it relates to
individual development and group interaction; to
understand the major ideas and events that have shaped American society and have knowledge of other social
systems as well as our own.
REQUIRED:
SPOL 151 American National Government - 3 credits
Plus one psychology or sociology course and additional social science course except those designated SELE or SSPS.

Categories I, II, III, IV, V
Return to the top

CATEGORY IV: MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE
(8 CREDITS)
Goal: To gather, understand, and use quantitative
information in a structured way; acquire knowledge
of ourselves and the natural world around us.

REQUIRED:
Two laboratory science classes plus MMTH 121 Intermediate Algebra or competence as outlined below:
1) The equivalent for MMTH 121 is one year of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry, both with a grade of C (2.0 grade points) or better, or two years of high school algebra, both with a grade of C or better.
2) Students who have never taken algebra will be required to complete MMTH 120 as a prerequisite to MMTH 121.

Categories I, II, III, IV, V
Return to the top

CATEGORY V: ELECTIVES
(26 CREDITS)
Goal: To explore, broaden, and enhance educational
and career experiences.

Nineteen elective credits are to be earned in courses offered by the Mathematics/Science Division. In addition, at least one three-credit course in a computer programming language or three credits that encompass spreadsheets, word processing, and databases must be completed. Four electives may be of the student's choosing.

An academic advisor can help determine which elective credits will transfer to the college or university the student selects.

Categories I, II, III, IV, V

Go to printer friendly PDF file

Get Acrobat Reader Free