ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) Transfer Degree Program

(HEGIS Code Number 5649)

Program Director:  Dr. Laurie Ousley

(716) 827-4350

Room 420

The courses offered in the Liberal Arts and Science Program leading to the Associate in Science degree enable students to acquire the background in sciences and mathematics, 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 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:

1. A total of at least 64 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
   
2. Program Requirements*:

   College Seminar (GS100) - Satisfactory grade required
   Humanities (EN101, EN102, Art or Music Elective)
   Natural Science (SC107 OR CH100, SC103/103L, SC104/104L, SC203/203L)
   Social Science (PSY101, PSY102)
   Philosophy/Religious Studies (PH103, PH201, RS108)

3. Program Electives - Choose electives from:
   Liberal Arts (6 credits) **
   History (6 credits)
   Social Science (3 credits)
   Natural Science/Mathematics (8/6 credits)
   Elective (3 credits)

* A minimum grade of "C" (2.0) is required.
** Liberal Arts electives include all courses offered in the Liberal Arts Division.

CURRICULUM

First Year - First Semester

EN 101  English Composition

PH 103  Introduction to Philosophy
PSY 101  General Psychology
SC 107  Human Biology or

CH 100 Introduction to Chemistry

Elective

GS 100  College Seminar

First Year - Second Semester

EN 102  Introduction to Literature

PH 201  Ethics

SC 103/103L Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

History Elective

Liberal Arts Elective

Second Year - First Semester

PSY 102  Developmental Psychology

RS 108  Major World Religions

SC 104/104L Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

History Elective

Natural Science Elective

Second Year - Second Semester

SC 203/203L  Microbiology/Lab

Liberal Arts Elective

Social Science Elective

Art or Music Elective

Natural Science / Math Elective