|
Sep 07, 2024
|
|
|
|
2022-2023 Credit Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Astronomy, AS
|
|
Return to: Programs Listed by Department
|
.
Associate in Science (AS) Degree
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
IAI Humanities
Select 1 course from following: IAI Fine Arts
Select 1 course from following: Social and Behavioral Sciences (S): 6 Credit Hours
2 courses from at least 2 different departments
IAI Social and Behavioral Sciences
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.
IAI Physical Sciences
Select minimum of 1 course from following: IAI Life Sciences
Select minimum of 1 course from following: Additional Science Course
Select 1 course from following prefixes and numbers:
Mathematics (M): 6 Credit Hours Minimum
Minimum 2 courses
Note: At least 1 course must be from the IAI Mathematics List
IAI Mathematics
Select minimum of 1 course from following: Additional Mathematics Course List
Select 1 course from this list or from the IAI Mathematics list: 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.
Humanities, Fine Arts or Electives
Credit for these courses may count toward Humanities, Fine Arts or Electives
Social and Behavioral Sciences or Electives
Credit for these courses may count toward Social and Behavioral Sciences or Electives
Electives
Credit for these courses may count toward Electives
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.)
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.
|
Return to: Programs Listed by Department
|
|