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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (A.S.) Transfer Degree Program
(HEGIS Code Number 5649)
Ryan Hartnett, Ph.D., Director of Liberal Arts
(716) 827-2431
The courses offered in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program leading to the Associate of Science degree enable students to acquire the background in sciences and mathematics, and to develop and refine their skills in logic, reasoning, observation, critical thinking, analysis, and global awareness. These skills are necessary to prepare for a variety of career paths. This degree prepares for transfer into four-year programs, and is useful for learning and skill enhancement, as well as for exploring new career opportunities. The Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are available during Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions, both day and evening, 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:
- A total of at least 64 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
- Program Requirements:*
College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS102) - minimum grade of C+ required
Humanities (EN101, EN102 and Art or Music Literature)
Natural Science (BIO105 or CH100 and BIO130/130L, BIO131/131L, BIO223/223L) Philosophy/Religious Studies (PH103, PH201, RS108)
Social Science Elective (PSY101, PSY102) -
Program Electives (Choose from):
Free Electives (3 credits)
History (6 credits)
Liberal Arts (6 credits)**
Mathematics/Natural Science (6-8 credits)
Social Science (3 credits)
* A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required in these courses
** Liberal Arts electives include all courses offered in the Liberal Arts Division
***Credit may not be given for both PH107 and MA107
CURRICULUM
First Year - First Semester
BIO 105 Human Biology or
CH 100 Introduction to Chemistry
EN 101 English Composition or
EN 200 Advanced Composition
GS 100 College Seminar or
GS 102 College Success
PH 103 Introduction to Philosophy or
PH 107 Logical Reasoning & Decision Making
PSY 101 General Psychology
Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)**
First Year - Second Semester
BIO 130/130L Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
PH 201 Ethics
History Elective (3 credits)Liberal Arts Elective (3 credits)**
Literature Elective (3 credits)
Second Year - First Semester
BIO 131/131L Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
PSY 102 Developmental Psychology
History Elective (3 credits)Mathematics Elective (3-4 credits)***
Philosophy/Religion Elective (3 credits)
Second Year - Second Semester
BIO 223/223L Microbiology/Lab
Art or Music Elective (3 credits)
Free Elective (3 credits)
Math or Natural Science Elective (3-4 credits)
Social Science Elective (3 credits)
If you would 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 e-mail us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.