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Associate of Science (General Studies) - AS

An Associate of Science provides a general education degree designed for students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and pursue, in general, majors in science (computer, natural, physical, and social sciences), mathematics, and business. Of the 60 total credits needed to complete this degree pathway, 34-35 credit hours make up the Systemwide General Education Framework. The Additional Pathway Electives are courses specifically chosen for this transfer pathway. For more information about transfer and Systemwide General Education (SGE) please visit https://www.hutchcc.edu/transfer. This is a suggested list of courses. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on the hyperlinks below to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Natural Science, Social Science & Mathematics
dept04@hutchcc.edu
620-665-3533
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 3533

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Suggested Degree Pathways Courses


Systemwide General Education Framework


  • English Options (SGE) 010
    Credit Hours : 6.00
  • Communication Options (SGE) 020
    Credit Hours : 3.00
  • Mathematics Options (SGE) 030
    Credit Hours : 3.00
  • Natural & Physical Science Lab Options (SGE) 040
    Credit Hours : 4.00
  • Social & Behavioral Sciences Options (SGE) 050
    Credit Hours : 6.00
  • Arts and Humanities Options (SGE) 060
    Credit Hours : 6.00
  • Institutional Options (SGE) 070
    Credit Hours : 6.00

Additional Pathway Electives


  • AS Electives
    Credit Hours : 26.00

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Total Credit Hours
60.00
Program Notes:

Natural & Physical Science Requirement: Minimum of 9 hours from one of the following disciplines: Biology (BI), Chemistry (CH), Geology (PY103 plus PY104L), or Physical Science (PY). The course must include lecture and a lab. Social & Behavioral Science Requirements: Minimum of 6 hours from two of the following disciplines: Anthropology (SO111), Economics (EC), Geography (GE), Political Science (GO), Criminal Justice (LE101 and LE205), Psychology (PS), or Sociology (SO). 3 hours must be either PS100 General Psychology or SO100 Fundamentals of Sociology. Arts & Humanities Requirements: Minimum of 6 hours from two of the following disciplines: Art (AR)*, Literature (EN)*, Modern Languages (SP), History (HI), Intro to Mass Communications (JL101), Music (MU)*, Philosophy (PL), Religion (RE), Communication (SH101, SH122/TH122, SH210) or Theatre (TH)*.

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