Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science degree is awarded to students completing the requirements of specifically identified programs with a minimum of 64 semester hours. The work parallels the work done in the first two years of a Bachelor of Science degree at four-year institutions. The programs leading to the Associate of Science degree at SCC include Health Information Technology, Nursing and Pre-engineering.

"I am interested in premed . . . pre-dentistry . . . forestry . . . and my major isn't shown on your list. I guess I'll have to go to another school."

No, you won't. Regardless of intended major pathway at another school, students can obtain the necessary foundation courses for it at SCC. The freshman and sophomore years at any college are a time to complete the basic, general education requirements in English, math, science, speech and social science. So if you are interested in a career field that requires at least, a bachelor's degree plus years of additional study and specialization like medicine, law, or veterinary science, don't overlook SCC. See the suggested schedule guide section for a listing of many of the major "pathways" that are a part of the College Transfer Program at SCC.

Students should check individual course descriptions in the back of the college catalog. Career-technical courses may not count toward electives for the Associate of Arts degree.

Students must take the responsibility to apply for a degree one semester before the completion of that degree. The college does not automatically award degrees. For more information, contact the Registrar's office.

To prepare for worry-free transfer of credits, know what you want. Narrow your choices as soon as possible, ideally in the first semester of your freshman year. The following information also should guide you:

• Obtain and study catalogs from the four-year colleges or universities you are considering. Become familiar with their entrance, graduation, and major requirements.
  
• Create an educational plan with an SCC advisor, using two-year schedule guides. These schedule guides are available through the Student Development office and in the catalog.
  
• Assume responsibility for your successful transfer to another institution.

For more information, call 636-922-8241.