Associate in Science

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE

Associate in Science The Associate in Science degree is designed for transfer to baccalaureate programs at colleges and universities. These programs ask students to take a series of courses in different disciplines (which are often termed “the basics”) that will assist them in determining future majors or areas of concentration. Hazard Community and Technical College offers those basic courses which make transfer to colleges and universities a smooth process while also assisting students in achieving an AS degree. Students should note that certain baccalaureate programs may have specific pre-major requirements. Therefore, students will need to work closely with their academic advisors in developing their academic plans and determining the courses they will be taking.

Majors or Career Fields with an Associate in Science Degree Using the courses from Hazard Community and Technical College, students can then go on to major in areas as diverse as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Wildlife Management and Forestry, Pharmacy, Astronomy, Anthropology, and Mathematics. This listing represents only a few of the possibilities that exist when students transfer their HCTC course work to colleges and universities. Students will discover that their efforts and success in receiving an AS degree will serve them well upon their move to other colleges and universities.

Transfer and How It Works Students with defined professional/career goals requiring a bachelor’s degree may begin their education at Hazard Community and Technical College and then transfer to any public university in the state. The General Education Transfer policy guarantees that if you complete an associate in science degree at HCTC, any Kentucky public university will accept your general education credits as meeting lower-division general education requirements.

For additional information on transferring to Kentucky schools, visit the website KnowHow2Transfer.org. ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS) CURRICULUM AND OTHER INFORMATION GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre- Oral Communications ...... 3 credit hours major requirements at the institution to which they are Written Communications...... 6 credit hours transferring. Students who complete ENG 105 must take an Electives ...... 15 credit hours additional 3 credit hours of General Education from any of the General Education categories. Students are advised to choose hours to satisfy pre- Oral Communications ...... 3 credit hours major requirements at the institution to which they are Arts and Humanities ...... 6 credit hours transferring. One course must be selected from Humanities and Total Credit Hours...... 60 credit hours one course from Heritage. Quantitative Reasoning ...... 6 credit hours Degree Requirements Natural Sciences...... 6 credit hours  Completion of minimum of 60 credit hours One science course must include a lab experience.  Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA Social and Behavioral Sciences ...... 6 credit hours  Minimum of 15 credit hours earned at the Two disciplines must be represented and be institution awarding the degree different from those in the Arts and Humanities  Cultural studies course category.  Demonstration of computer/digital literacy Subtotal General Education Core...... 33 credit hours Courses chosen to satisfy General Education Associate in Science Requirements ...... 12 credit hours requirements must be selected from an approved list Select courses from headings in the Core Categories which may be found in the KCTCS catalog at http:// and/or Foreign Language. At least 6 credit hours legacy.kctcs.edu/catalog/. A course used to fulfill must be selected from Quantitative Reasoning and/or one category cannot be used to fulfill another Natural Sciences. category.

Transitional courses (courses numbered 001-099) cannot be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

Contact Information: Dell Sasser Phone: (606) 487-3559 or (800) 246-7521, Ext. 73559 Email: [email protected] Admissions: (800) 246-7521, Ext. 73293

Revised: 4/03/2017