The AS degree is designed for transfer to a four-year institution
and forms the basis for many career options and majors. The student
must select courses which provide the best preparation for transfer
in
a particular major field at a specific senior institution.
The AS program curriculums found at Alpena Community College include electives generally recommended for the specified areas of study at most senior institutions. Since it is not possible to list all recommendations and requirements for all majors at all senior colleges, it is imperative that the student who expects to transfer works closely with an academic advisor to plan a successful program for the chosen senior institution.
AS Distribution Requirements
All candidates for an Associate in Science degree must successfully
complete a total of 60 semester credits, including the following
general education requirements:
- Group I General Education Courses - English Composition
- Six semester credits required, including ENG 111 or 121 and 112, 122 or 123.
- Group II General Education Courses - Sciences and Mathematics
- Twenty semester credits required, including at least one laboratory science course selected from Groups II.A. or II.B.
- Groups III and IV General Education Courses - Social Science and Humanities/Fine Arts
- Ten semester credits required in combination from both of these groups with a minimum of three credits from each group. Political Science or U.S. History courses used to satisfy the American Government requirement can be included.
The remaining 24 semester credits should be selected from courses that are programmed to meet the student's educational objective.