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2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate in Science (AS) Degree


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Associate in Science (AS) Degree Requirements


Curriculum: BAC 030

Communications (C): 9 Credit Hours


3 courses

A grade of C or higher is required for ENG 151  & ENG 152 .

Humanities (H) and Fine Arts (F): 6 Credit Hours


2 courses with 1 course from the Humanities and 1 course from the Fine Arts

Social and Behavioral Sciences (S): 6 Credit Hours


2 courses from at least 2 different departments

Physical (P) and Life (L) Sciences: 11 Credit Hours Minimum


Minimum 3 courses

1 IAI Physical Science and 1 IAI Life Science (one must include a lab) and 1 from the additional science course list.

Mathematics (M): 6 Credit Hours Minimum


Minimum 2 courses

Note: At least 1 course must be from the IAI Mathematics List

Additional Mathematics Course List


Select 1 course from this list or from the IAI Mathematics list:

Note:


Only one of the following courses can apply toward degree requirements:

MAT 161  or MAT 165  

MAT 171  or MAT 175  

MAT 120  or MAT 220  

Diversity/Multicultural Studies (IS): Required


1 course

One course is required. The course that fulfills this requirement may be used to fulfill credits in Humanities/Fine Arts, Social/Behavioral Sciences, or Electives. See chart below for complete list of Diversity/Multicultural Studies course options and how they can apply as credits toward degree requirements.

Diversity/Multicultural Studies Course Options:


Diversity/Multicultural Studies explores the dynamics of difference in our global and local societies. In an effort to encourage global citizenship, students will think critically about cultural, historical, and political intersections that prompt or prevent equality and justice.

Electives: 22 Credit Hours Approx. Total elective credits vary


Number of courses vary

Note: Total number of elective credits must complete 60-credit-hour degree requirement.

Select elective coursework that is transferable and applicable toward intended major at your transfer college/university. It is your responsibility to work closely with an MCC academic advisor to select appropriate coursework. Courses may be selected from the following:

  • those listed in MCC’s academic catalog with descriptions indicating 1.1 or 1.2 Articulated
  • other categories on this AS degree planning sheet
  • the Diversity/Multicultural options listed above

(See Degree Notes for pairs of courses in which both courses cannot count toward degree requirements.)

Total Degree Credits: 60


Other Graduation Requirements:


Associate in Science Degree (AS)

  • Minimum of 60 credit hours
  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC on completion of program
  • 15 semester hours taken at MCC
  • Completion of graduation application
  • Completion of E-Portfolio end-of-program assessment

Degree Notes:


  • The following pairs of courses have similar course content. Only one course from each pair can be used to satisfy degree requirements: EAS 101  or EAS 120 ; EAS 101  or GEL 105 ; EAS 101  or EAS 180 ; MAT 120  or MAT 220 ; MAT 161  or MAT 165 ; MAT 171  or MAT 175  
  • No single course can be used to meet two different requirements (exception-Diversity/Multicultural Studies requirement).
  • Acceptance of a D grade and non-traditional credit (CLEP, AP, DANTES, military service, proficiency exam) varies from institution to institution.

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