Program Overview
The Associate in Science degree, emphasizing the sciences and mathematics, provides the first two years of study toward a bachelor of science degree. It is ideal for students who have not yet decided what their major will be or for students who have selected a major for which KCC does not offer a specific transfer curriculum. Associate in Science emphases available at KCC include Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. An Associate in Engineering Science transfer degree also is offered. If you have chosen a transfer institution, consult them to make course selections. Students enrolling in this curriculum are urged to meet with an academic advisor each semester to review course selections and transfer plans.
Additional Program Information
KCC offers the general education courses required for nearly every college major, including those not found in this catalog. Courses in this curriculum satisfy lower division requirements (first two years) toward a bachelor’s degree in numerous fields.
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Log on to MyCreditsTransfer at www.itransfer.org to see how your courses transfer to other colleges and universities. MyCreditsTransfer also offers program requirements and course equivalencies.
Program Requirements
Communications
Laboratory Science
Two courses, with one from the life sciences and one from the physical sciences.
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Mathematics
Choose two
| MATH 1704 | Contemporary Mathematics | 4 Credits |
| MATH 1713 | Finite Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1774 | Statistics | 4 Credits |
| MATH 1834 | Calculus for Business & Social Science | 4 Credits |
| MATH 2515 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 Credits |
| MATH 2524 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 4 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7-9 |
Humanities
Two courses, with at least one from general humanities and at least one from the fine arts or interdisciplinary categories.
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Social and behavioral science
Two courses from at least two different prefixes.
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Science and Specialization Courses
Choose two transfer-level courses from the following subjects and specific course suggestions: ACCT 1514, ACCT 1523; AGRC 1624, AGRC 1704, AGRC 1724; Biology; Chemistry; COSC 2513, COSC 2613; HORT 1513; IAI MATH course; Physical Science, Physics. Note: Students who have taken the first course in a math or science sequence are encouraged to take the second course in the sequence at the two-year institution.
Electives
General electives
Choose 22 credit hours from any elective area. Appropriate electives have a second digit of 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 in the KCC course number. Note: A maximum of four credit hours can come from physical education activity courses.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| Laboratory Science course | 4 Credits |
| Mathematics elective | 3-5 Credits |
| Humanities course | 3 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science course | 3 Credits |
Spring semester
| ENGL 1623 | English II | 3 Credits |
| SPCH 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| Laboratory Science course | 4 Credits |
| Mathematics elective | 3-5 Credits |
| Humanities course | 3 Credits |
Fall semester
| Humanities course | 3 Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Science course | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 10 Credits |
Spring semester
| Social and Behavioral Science course | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 13 Credits |