Associate of Science

Campus Location: Calmar, Peosta, Dubuque, Online

Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term

Award: Associate of Science degree

Enrollment Process: See Enrollment Process  

The Associate of Science Degree is primarily designed to enable you to transfer your work to a four-year college or university for the purpose of earning a baccalaureate degree. This degree program also offers opportunities for personal enrichment or career enhancement and provides a foundation in mathematics and science designed for transfer in a prescribed area of specialization. You should choose an intended major at a transfer institution as soon as possible and select courses which are required for your major.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences using various methods.
• Students will demonstrate competence in problem-solving, logical thinking, and the application of mathematical processes.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to apply fundamental concepts in the natural sciences.
• Students will understand the methods and models by which the social sciences study individuals, cultures, and societies.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures, historical viewpoints, and global perspectives.
• Students will locate, evaluate, and responsibly use and share information. Students will demonstrate competent and relevant technology skills.

General Degree Requirements

1. The Associate of Science degree will include a minimum of 60 semester hours of courses designed and acceptable for transfer, and may include up to 16 semester hours of career-technical courses. Note: Students not ready to begin college/transfer level writing and math courses may need additional prerequisite course work that requires them to exceed the 60 credit hours minimum.
2. Students transferring an Associate of Science degree to a public university must have maintained a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all graded arts and sciences courses acceptable for transfer.
3. A 2.0 cumulative GPA and a passing grade in all required courses.
4. Earn a minimum of 15 credit hours at NICC that meet degree requirements.
5. Completion of SDV 179 - The College Experience  course.