Associate of Science, A.S.

Associate of Science Degree: (AS)

About the Program

The District offers a two-year course of study leading to the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. This degree is designed for students who plan to complete their first two years of college at Wayne County Community College District and transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. Students pursuing this degree plan to transfer and major in the natural or physical sciences including chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics. Courses leading to an A.S. degree are designed for students enrolled in pre-professional studies for such areas as medicine, dentistry, engineering, dietetics and environmental and natural resources.

Program Goals

• To provide a general foundation for associate of science studies as the precursor to a declared four-year degree

Program Outcomes

• To successfully complete the Associate of Science program of study with a “C” average or higher as a foundation to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate institution

Degree Requirements

• The Associate of Science degree consists of a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours, of which fifteen (15) must be earned at WCCCD
• Complete the “Requirements for All Degrees”
• Complete all academic group requirements
• Consult a transfer coordinator at the campus for course requirement advising