Associate of Science (AS) Degree

Degree Outcomes

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to

• Evaluate purpose and audience to create a well-developed, supported, and stylistically fluent response.
• Demonstrate awareness of self as a member of a multicultural, global community.
• Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression. 
• Use mathematical techniques to problem solve.
• Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.
• Evaluate the legitimacy of multiple perspectives to reach an informed conclusion.
• Demonstrate organization, coherence, and clarity in writing.

Requirements

To earn an AS degree, students must fulfill the following requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above. A single course cannot satisfy more than one general education core or graduation requirement.
2. Completion of a general education core curriculum (30 credits).
3. Completion of the designated additional degree requirements: 6 semester credits of Mathematics (M) or Natural Science (N, L, or NL).
4. Final cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or above. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all courses other than electives unless otherwise stated.
5. At least 20 semester credits earned at FVCC.
6. A limit of 15 semester credits graded “S” may count toward the associate degree, excluding AP and IB credits. Transfer students should check with the transfer institution regarding the acceptance of “S” grades.

To earn both the AS and the AA degree, requirements must be met for each degree plus completion of a minimum of 75 semester credits in courses numbered 100 and above. A single course cannot satisfy more than one general education core or graduation requirement. 

Total Credits for AS Degree: 60