Associate of Science Degree in General Science

About

General Science usually refers to a course of study that includes introductory material for all of the major physical, biological, and earth sciences.  Courses within a general science credential may include a broad range of topics such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and geography. Science is an organized system of knowledge about the physical world, based on observation, measurement, and experiment. Western Science is based on the scientific method, which is a specific way in which our understanding of the world is formed.  The two-year Diploma in General Science introduces students to the methods and values of scientific inquiry. It encourages students to identify a field of study that interests them and to develop a deeper understanding of that field. You must choose a concentration in one of the following subjects: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics. The Associate of Science in General Science is tailored for students who are uncertain of the major they wish to complete and offers a broad range of science courses balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines. This Associate Degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study.

Career Path

The General Arts & Science Diploma provides a broad liberal arts curriculum that prepares students for the workforce, college programs, or university. Core courses provide a solid foundation in communications and interpersonal skills, computers, mathematics, analytical skills, science, and general education. Careers includes Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant, Quality Control Technician, Water Quality Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Conservation Assistant, Environmental Science Aide, Sample Preparation Technician,Field Sampling Technician, Scientific Equipment Operator.