Associate of Science Degree - General Science

Associate of Science Degree - General Science

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.

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.