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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) Transfer Degree Program
(HEGIS Code Number 5649)
Chris Yuen, Director of Liberal Arts - Natural Sciences and Mathematics
(716) 827-2576
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:
- A minimum of 64 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
- Program Requirements:*
College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS102) - minimum C+ grade required
Humanities (EN101, EN102, Art or Music Elective)
Natural Science (BIO105 OR CH100, BIO130/130L, BIO131/131L, BIO223/223L)
Social Science (PSY101, PSY102)
Philosophy/Religious Studies (PH103, PH201, RS108) -
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
BIO 105 Human Biology or
CH 100 Introduction to Chemistry
Elective
GS 100 College Seminar or GS 102 College Success
First Year - Second Semester
EN 102 Introduction to Literature
PH 201 Ethics
BIO 130/130L Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
History Elective
Liberal Arts Elective
Second Year - First Semester
PSY 102 Developmental Psychology
RS 108 Major World Religions
BIO 131/131L Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
History Elective
Natural Science/Math Elective
Second Year - Second Semester
BIO 223/223L Microbiology/Lab
Liberal Arts Elective
Social Science Elective
Art or Music Elective
Natural Science/Math Elective
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 e-mail us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.