Program: EASC.AS - Associate in Science Degree
Recommended Course Sequence
Below is required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisites and corequisites requirements.
Students may take a health elective in place of physical education. However, if the total credits exceed 66 upon graduation, they may not all transfer.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Select from the list of Technical Electives below.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
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Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Select from the list of Technical Electives below.
Students will study the Earth as a giant, multi-dimensional system. Because knowledge about our planet and how it works is necessary to our survival and well-being, Earth and its natural resources will be the focus of this program.
A passing score on the College’s placement mathematics test for both Algebra I and Algebra II or [links id='MAT-013' type='course'] and [links id='MAT-014' type='course'] is required for all Earth Science majors. In addition, a high school laboratory science course with a minimum grade of “C” or better is required.
A New Jersey statewide transfer agreement ensures that students who earn an A.A. or A.S. degree at a community college will have those credits fully transferable to a New Jersey public four-year institution, will have completed half of the credits required for a basic four-year degree, and will have completed all of lower division general education requirements. In addition, articulation agreements with private institutions may provide similar transfer provisions. Students should discuss the transfer process with an academic advisor.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the Earth Science degree can be completed in two years of fulltime study. Students can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.