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ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.S.)

(Hegis Code Number 5649)


For Information Contact the Admissions Office.


The General Studies curriculum is designed to provide students with a high level of flexibility in selecting courses to meet their individual needs. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences.  Students who already have earned an academic certificate or those students who have spent a good deal of time in a program(s), but have decided not to continue in the program, may earn a degree in General Studies. 

 

The General Studies courses are available during the fall, spring, and summer. Classes are offered both day and evenings and the program can be completed either on a full or part-time basis.


Admission Requirements:

High School diploma (minimum 75% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2500.


Minimum Degree Requirements:

  1. A total of at least 62 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
  2. Program Requirements:
    College Seminar (GS100) - Satisfactory grade required

      General Studies Transition* (GS150)
      Humanities* (EN101, EN102, Art or Music Elective)
      Mathematics (3 credits)
      Natural Science (6-8 credits)
      Social Science (9 credits)
      Philosophy/Religious Studies* (PH103 and one 3 credit hour Philosophy/Religious Studies elective)
3.   General college electives of 26-29 credit hours.

* A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.


CURRICULUM

First Year - First Semester

EN 101  English Composition

GS 150  General Studies Transition

Math Elective

Social Science Elective

Elective

GS 100  College Seminar


First Year - Second Semester

EN 102  Introduction to Literature

PH 103  Introduction to Philosophy

Natural Science Elective

Electives (6 credits)


Second Year - First Semester

Art or Music Elective

Social Science Elective

Natural Science Elective

Electives (9 credits)


Second Year - Second Semester

Philosophy/Religious Studies Elective

Social Science Elective

Electives (9 credits)

Would you like more information on this or other programs?   Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200.  Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or email us at Trocaire College.  Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.