Associate in Science

Program Overview

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The Associate in Science (AS) degree program enables mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields meet their educational and professional needs. Students select an area of study that matches their expertise or profession. Several degree programs require students to possess professional certification or licensures. In some cases, precalculus algebra and calculus-level mathematic skills are required to complete course requirements. In addition, if more than half of the 60 credits transferred into the program are more than 10 years old at the time of application, students must demonstrate the currency of their knowledge.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (32 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
MAT-121	College Algebra	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (6 Credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)

PHY-115	Physics I with Lab	4
PHY-116	Physics II with Lab	4

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Area of Study Requirements (21 Credits)

III. Electives (7 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60

AS Area of Study

Students may earn an Associate in Science in one of the following areas of study:

• Air Traffic Control
• Aviation Flight Technology
• Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Biomedical Electronics
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Computer and Information Technology
• Electrical Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Medical Imaging
• Nuclear Engineering Technology
• Radiation Protection
• Radiation Therapy
• Technical Studies