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Degrees: 2011–2012 Catalog Year

Associate of Science

A Transfer Degree

The Associate of Science degree is designed to help students use the methods of observation, special analysis and logic by which we understand the mathematical, biological and physical nature of the world. The AS degree allows early choices for those planning a professional life in mathematics, science, engineering, medicine or agriculture.

The AS degree is primarily for the student who plans to transfer with junior standing to a four-year college or university for a baccalaureate degree. If the University of Nevada, Reno is the intended transfer school, choose ONLY those courses that are marked with a "^" from the list below. Satisfactory completion of an AS degree guarantees completion of the lower division general education requirements at UNR, UNLV or NSC. Students intending to transfer to other schools should see a counselor or follow the catalog of the transfer school.

Courses with a number under 100 (such as ENG 95) are not applicable toward this degree. All courses counted toward this degree must be university transferable.

A maximum of six units of special topics classes in one subject area may apply toward any WNC degree.

Note: UNR transfer information is based on requirements for the 2010-2011 school year. These requirements may change in subsequent years. See a counselor for the most up-to-date information.

Requirements: A minimum of 60 total credits chosen from the following categories:

Note: Choose courses marked with ^ for core curriculum transfer courses if intending to transfer to UNR.

English/Communications Requirement: 6–8 Units (Credits)

WNC and UNR

• English: 100^ or 101^, 102^

Fine Arts Requirement: 3 Units (Credits)

WNC and UNR

• Art: 100^, 101*, 124, 160^, 224, 260^, 261^
• Dance: 101
• Humanities: 101^
• Music: 111, 121^, 124, 125, 134
• Music: Ensemble: 101*
• Theatre: 100^, 105*^, 180^

* Course may not meet the fine arts requirement at all universities. Please see a counselor.

Humanities Requirement: 6 Units (Credits)

UNR transfer students: choose one course from each UNR group.

UNR: Group A

• Core Humanities: 201^
• History: 105*^
• Philosophy: 200*^

UNR: Group B

• Core Humanities: 202^
• History: 106*^
• Philosophy: 207*^

WNC

• Core Humanities: 201^, 202^
• English: 200, 223, 250, 261, 266, 267, 271, 275
• History: 105^, 106^, 207, 247
• Philosophy (Except PHIL 102, 114)

* These courses will not fulfill UNR's CH 201 and/or CH 202 requirement, if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.

Mathematics Requirement: 6 Units (Credits)

• Mathematics: 126, 127, 128^, 176^, 181^, 182^, 283, 285, 126^ & 127^
  (Math 126 and 127 must be taken together for UNR)
• Statistics: 152^

Science Requirement: 12 Units (Credits)

UNR Core Curriculum: Choose 6 units(credits), with at least one course from Group A.

Group A

• Biology: 100^, 190^ & 190L^, 191^ & 191L^, 200
• Chemistry: 100^, 121^, 122^
• Geology: 100^, 101^, 103^, 105
• Physics: 100^, 151^, 152^, 180^ & 180L^, 181^ & 181L^, 182^ & 182L^

Group B

• Anthropology: 102^, 102^ & 110L^
• Astronomy: 109^, 110^, 120
• Atmospheric Sciences: 117^
• Environmental Studies: 100^
• Geography: 103^, 104

Social Sciences Requirement: 6 Units (Credits)

• Anthropology: 101^, 201^, 202^, 210, 212
• Core Humanities: 203
• Criminal Justice: 101, 102, 220, 230, 270
• Economics: 100^, 102^, 103^
• Geography: 106^, 200
• History: 101, 102, 111, 217, 295
• Journalism: 101
• Political Science: 103, 105, 108, 208, 231^, 295, 299
• Psychology: 101^, 102, 130, 233, 234, 240, 241, 261, 290, 299
• Social Work: 220
• Sociology: 101^, 102, 202, 205, 261, 275

U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirements: 3 or 6 Units (Credits)

Must meet both requirements. Choose from:

• Core Humanities: 203^
• History: 111*^
• History: 101*^ & 102*^
• History: 101*^ & 217*^
• Political Science: 103*^
• History and Political Science Combination (History 101 & Political Science 208)

* These courses will not fulfill UNR's CH 203 requirement if taken after the student has been admitted and enrolled at UNR.

Program Requirements and Electives

Number of units (credits) varies according to emphasis and can be found on the program of study pages under emphasis requirements.