Associate of Science (AS) in General Sudies - Completely Online
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AS in General Studies Degree with a Concentration in Science - Online
Earn your first degree totally online! This degree is ideal for students who wish to explore a career field in science and build their degree totally online. Students are no longer limited by time, distance, work and/or family responsibilities. You can obtain this degree no matter where you are physically located- from anywhere in the United States that provides you with internet access. This degree features "hands on" laboratories directed by distance education. Students who are in the United States Military may find this a convenient way to earn an AS in General Studies in spite of travel that may require you to move from base to base. Take OCC with you as you move!
Students should plan to meet the requirements for the Associate in Science degree with a concentration in science by completing:
a. At least 18 hours beyond college core curriculum from one college department (science).
b. A minimum of 30 hours of general education courses.
c. Sufficient additional hours to meet the general requirements for the degree as outlined in the section on degrees.
Suggested courses for
Associate of Science in General Studies
with a Concentration in Science
Communications 6 credits
Humanities 3 credits
One (1) Humanities course selected from the
list of Approved General Education Courses
Social Science 3 credits
One (1) Social Science course selected from the
list of Approved General Education Courses
Additional Humanities Or Social Science Credit 3 credits
One (1) Humanities or Social Science course selected from
the list of Approved General Education Courses
Mathematics – Science – Technology 9 credits
Students must select at least one math course and one
lab science course and complete the 9 cr. requirement
with any combination of math, science, and/or technology
courses from the list of Approved General Education Courses.
BIOL 161 General Biology I Online
Additional General Education Credit 6 credits
(From list of Approved General Education Courses)
Ocean County College Requirement 2-3 credits
ACAD 155: Student Success or any HEHP course or any
course from the list of Approved General Education Courses
Department Concentration 18 credits (pick 4 or 5)
Elective Courses (to total 64 or more credits) 13-14 credits online
Total Credits 64
Note: credit = semester credit hour
Courses satisfying general education requirements must be selected from the list of Approved General Education Courses.
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