Associate of Science

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Minimum Requirements for Associate of Science Degree: 60 credits

Concentrations: Ethnobotany, General Science

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements43-48
A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.S. degree requirements. 10-4
Concentration
Complete one of the following: 115-17
Ethnobotany
General Science
Total Credits60-69
1

All credits for the A.S. degree must be at the F100 level or above with 20 credits at the F200 level or above. Variation in credits depends on the concentration area.

Concentrations

Ethnobotany

Credits
Ethnobotany Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
Complete 17 credits of Ethnobotany courses17
Total Credits17

General Science

Credits
General Science Concentration Requirements
Complete the following:
Science-focused area of study in natural science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science or from a Bachelor of Science degree area as determined in coordination with your advisor15
Total Credits15

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Ethnobotany Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Concentration Course3Concentration Course3
 Concentration Course3
 16 17
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3Concentration Course3
Concentration Course3Concentration Course2
 16 15
Total Credits 64

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

General Science Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X13LS F101X151
ENVI F101X (*)74WRTG F211X, F212X, F213X, or F214X13
WRTG F111X13General Education Requirement - Humanities3
General Education Requirement - Mathematics3General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Concentration Course3Concentration Course3
 16 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
General Education Requirement - Arts3General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4General Education Requirement - Natural Sciences4
Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3Concentration Course3
Concentration Course3Concentration Course3
 16 16
Total Credits 62

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Be successful in subsequent baccalaureate or other coursework in the sciences
  • Students who declare the A.S. as their major degree will successfully complete all degree requirements
  • Students who complete a science-related concentration area will possess the skill and knowledge to move directly to the B.S. degree in natural or applied sciences
  • Students who complete the A.S. degree with a specific science-related concentration area will possess the skills and knowledge to meet the current workforce demand in corresponding science-related jobs in Alaska