Associate of Science

Credit Hours Required: 60

The Associate of Science (AS) degree is the appropriate degree plan for students who major in fields with more stringent mathematics and mathematics-based science requirements.

The Associate of Science degree requires completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours. This degree plan is primarily designed to provide the first two years of coursework to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate-granting institution. Students following this degree program will complete university-parallel requirements in general education that will fulfill all lower division general education requirements at the Arizona universities. In addition, students will complete courses to fulfill lower division major and elective requirements in their program of study. Regular advisement is important to build an educational plan and ensure transferability of general education, elective, and major courses.

Students preparing to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program should contact an academic advisor in the major field of study at the transfer institution in addition to meeting regularly with an academic advisor at Yavapai College. Students may also wish to consult with a faculty member in their major field of study at both YC and their transfer institution.

Note: The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) is embedded in the Associate of Science degree. Upon completion of all 32-25 credit hours of the AGEC with a grade of "C" or higher, the student will receive recognition of completion on the transcript and guaranteed transferability of the AGEC upon admission to one of the state universities in Arizona.

General Education Requirements (AGEC) (32 credits)

Minimum credit hours are listed for each category.

Written Communication ¹ Credits: 6
MAT 182 - Precalculus (Algebra) Credits: 3 (Quantitative Reasoning)
Natural Sciences Credits: 8
Arts and Humanities ² Credits: 6
Social and Behavioral Sciences ² Credits: 6
Institutions in the Americas Credits: 3

Notes:

¹Must be in composition (ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalents)
²Recommend that students select from two different prefixes

Major and Elective Studies (28 credits)

MAT 183 - Precalculus (Trigonometry) Credits: 2
CommunicationCredits: 3
Major/Elective courses in Math³, Science, or Languages* as needed for transfer Credits: 23
- Select courses according to your transfer goal or intended major (including second language courses*) to meet the 60 credit minimum. It is recommended that students choose from the following courses when completing this requirement: AGS 103 or BIO 103 , BIO 105 , BIO 181 , BIO 182 , BIO 201 , BIO 202 , BIO 205 , CHM 151 , CHM 152 , CHM 235 and CHM 235L , CHM 236 and CHM 236L , EGR 102 , GEO 103 , GEO 212 , GLG 101 , GLG 102 , MAT 167 , MAT 182 and MAT 183 , MAT 212 , MAT 220 , MAT 221 , MAT 230 , MAT 241 , MAT 262 , PHY 111 , PHY 112 , PHY 150 , PHY 151 , ASL 101 *, ASL 102 *, ASL 201 *, ASL 202 *, SPA 101 *, SPA 102 *, SPA 201 *, SPA 202 *.

In addition to completing AGEC requirements, students should carefully choose courses that align with their transfer major and institution. AZTransfer Major Guides link associate's degrees to their related bachelor's degrees for majors that are offered by two or more of Arizona's public universities.

Note: ³Many majors in mathematics and the sciences require MAT 220 or MAT 221.

Transfer Resources

The following tools are provided to assist students who are planning to transfer to Arizona Universities.

Majors & Degrees Guide - AZTransfer
- Major guides link associate's degrees to their related bachelor's degrees for majors that are offered by two or more of Arizona's public universities.
Course Equivalency Guide - AZTransfer
- The Course Equivalency Guide (CEG) shows students how community college courses transfer to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona. This guide can assist you when choosing your major and elective studies.
ASU Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
- The Transfer Admission Guarantee, or TAG, helps you plan and complete your Arizona community college coursework to meet the lower-division course requirements for your ASU major. When you complete the TAG, you'll be on track and prepared for success in earning your bachelor's degree.
NAU Jacks Path
- Jacks Path allows you see the courses you can take at Yavapai College, how your credits transfer to NAU, your progress toward completing your NAU degree, and what you'll take at NAU to earn your bachelor's degree.
UA Bridge Program
- The UA Bridge program is a partnership between several Arizona community colleges and the University of Arizona that provides a clear path to pursuing your UA bachelor's degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Science degree, the learner will be able to:

Demonstrate effective written, oral, or visual communication for specific audiences in the context of the field of study.
Use field of study frameworks to investigate issues and/or solve problems.
Apply scientific concepts and methodologies within the field of study.
Interpret quantitative information and/or utilize mathematical concepts and techniques.
Examine how diverse perspectives impact the human experience within a field of study.

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