Catalog 2021-22 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate of Science (AS)


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Two-Year Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed for students planning to transfer credits to a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year institution. It allows more freedom in course selection than the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree; however, because of the flexibility of this degree, it may not fulfill requirements for transfer to a university in Oregon. When selecting courses for this degree, students should consult KCC advisors and the institution to which they will transfer to make sure that they are taking the correct courses.

Environmental Emphasis

KCC offers students the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in environmental science in preparation for a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or environmental science (if transferred to a four-year program at a college or university).

Program Requirements


For courses to meet general education requirements, they must be collegiate-level numbered (e.g., 100). Courses numbered below the 100 level do not apply to the degree but are prerequisites to degree requirements.

  • Transfer students must be aware of the second language requirement for the particular college and bachelor’s degree they are seeking.
  • Candidates for the degree must attend KCC and accumulate at least 24 credit hours of satisfactory work to establish residency. Non-traditional, challenge, or credit transferred from another institution may not be applied to the 24 credit-hour residency requirement. This requirement may not be waived.
  • No more than nine credits of Special Studies or Work Experience apply.
  • No more than three credits of physical education courses apply.
  • Students must complete electives as required to bring the total number of credits to 90. Students should meet with transfer advisors to align elective coursework to meet Oregon universities’ general education transfer requirements or workforce professional/technical requirements. Electives will vary with academic plans. Advisor approval is required.
  • Number of credit hours necessary for completion: 90

Required Courses


Student Success


Communications


Health and Wellness


Student must select one course in this requirement.

Environmental Emphasis

To complete the requirements of the Environmental Emphasis the following course is required.

Computation


Students must complete four credits in this general education requirement.  

Environmental Emphasis

To complete the requirements of the Environmental Emphasis, the following course is required.

Arts and Letters


Students must complete nine credits chosen from at least two disciplines in this general education requirement.

Social Sciences


Students must complete nine credits chosen from at least two disciplines in this area.

Additional Options

Science / Math / Computer Science


Students must complete 24 credits from at least two disciplines including at least three laboartory courses in biological and/or physical science.

Environmental Emphasis Required Courses

The following courses are required for the Environmental Emphasis.

Electives


Students must complete electives as required to bring the total number of credits to 90.  

Environmental Emphasis Recommended Courses

These courses are recommended for the Environmental Emphasis.

Arts and Letters course options


Social Sciences course options


Science / Math / Computer Science Additional Course Options


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