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Associate of Science

Graduates are prepared to:

  • Express and support a position clearly through formal communication. 
  • Apply quantitative reasoning skills to solve problems. 
  • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of artistic expressions or the humanities in various past and present cultures.
  • Analyze and interpret various forms of information using scientific concepts and principles and draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of social science principles or historical events as they relate to contemporary society.
  • Recognize the value of cultural diversity in society. 
  • Recognize the distinct and unique heritage of American Indians.
  • Use appropriate technologies for personal, academic and career tasks. 

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Tuition and Fees $8,288
Lab Fees $85
Books/Supplies $1,187
Total $10,260
*

Fall 2025 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates.

Many students need preliminary math, science, and writing courses before enrolling in the program requirements.  These courses may increase the total number of program credits.  Students should review their math and writing placement before planning out their full program schedules.

Students should consult with the intended receiving institution to determine whether or not additional core courses may be required to satisfy that institution’s General Education Core.

Offered Online and On Campus

I. Montana University System Core Courses- 31 Semester Hours

Communication - 6 Credits (3 written, 3 verbal)

Written
WRIT 101College Writing I **,+3
Verbal
COMX 111Introduction to Public Speaking +3
COMX 115Introduction to Interpersonal Communication +3

Mathematics - 3 Credits

M 121College Algebra **,+3
M 140College Math for Healthcare **, +3
M 151Precalculus **,+4
M 171Calculus I **,+4
M 172Calculus II *,+4
M 273Multivariable Calculus *,+4
STAT 216Introduction to Statistics **,+4

Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 Credits 

Humanities
BGEN 220Business Ethics and Social Responsibility +3
CRWR 240Introduction Creative Writing Workshop +3
LIT 110Introduction to Literature +3
LIT 270Film and Literature **,+3
LIT 285Mythologies (Can only be counted for Humanities OR Cultural Diversity) +3
LSH 201Introduction to the Humanities +3
PHL 101Introduction to Philosophy +3
NASX 240Native American Literature (=340) ((N) Can only be counted for Humanities OR Cultural Diversity) +3
PHL 110Introduction to Ethics +3
WGSS 242Gender and Equality +3
Fine Arts
ARTH 160Global Visual Culture +3
ARTZ 101Art Fundamentals +3
ARTZ 105Visual Language-Drawing +3
ARTZ 106Visual Language -2-D Foundations +3
ARTZ 224Watercolor I +3
MUSI 101Enjoyment of Music +3
MUSI 103Fundamentals of Musical Creation +3
MUSI 203American Popular Music +3
MUSI 207World Music (= to 307) +3
PHOT 154Exploring Digital Photography +3

Natural Science - 7 Credits (Must include 1 lab course) 

BIOB 101Discover Biology w/ Lab +4
BIOB 160Principles of Living Systems w/ Lab *,+4
BIOB 170Principles of Biological Diversity w/ Lab *,+4
BIOH 104Basic Human Biology w/ Lab +4
BIOH 108Basic Anatomy +4
BIOH 112Human Form and Function I +4
CHMY 101Discover Chemistry **,+3
CHMY 121Intro to General Chem w/Lab **,+4
CHMY 141College Chemistry I w/Lab **,+4
CHMY 143College Chemistry II w/Lab *,+4
GEO 101Introduction to Physical Geology w/Lab +4
NUTR 221Basic Human Nutrition +3
PHSX 105Fundamentals of Physical Science w/Lab +4
PHSX 205College Physics I w/Lab **,+4
PHSX 220Physics I w/Lab **,+4

Social Sciences/History - 6 Credits 

Social Sciences
ANTY 101Anthropology and the Human Experience (Can only be counted for Social Sciences OR Cultural Diversity) +3
BGEN 105Introduction to Business +3
CJUS 121Introduction to Criminal Justice +3
ECNS 201Principles of Microeconomics +3
ECNS 202Principles of Macroeconomics +3
PSCI 210Introduction to American Government +3
PSYX 100Introduction to Psychology +3
PSYX 230Developmental Psychology +3
SOCI 101Introduction to Sociology +3
History
HSTA 101American History I (N) +3
HSTA 102American History II (N) +3
HSTA 255Montana History (N) +3
HSTR 159World History to 1500 CE +3
HSTR 160Modern World History +3
NASX 105Introduction to Native American Studies ((N) Can only be counted for History OR Cultural Diversity) +3

Cultural Diversity - 3 Credits 

ANTY 101Anthropology and the Human Experience (Can only be counted for Social Sciences OR Cultural Diversity) +3
LIT 285Mythologies (Can only be counted for Humanities OR Cultural Diversity) +3
NASX 105Introduction to Native American Studies ((N) Can only be counted for History OR Cultural Diversity) +3
NASX 204Introduction to Native American Beliefs and Philosophy (N) +3
NASX 232Montana Indians: Cultures, Histories, Current Issues (= to 332) (N) +3
NASX 240Native American Literature (=340) ((N) Can only be counted for Humanities OR Cultural Diversity) +3
SIGN 101Introduction to American Sign Language +3
SPNS 101Elementary Spanish I +4
SPNS 102Elementary Spanish II *,+4

Cultural Heritage of American Indians - 3 Credits

Courses with an "N" behind the course title will fulfill the cultural Heritage of American Indians requirement as well as a designated core area requirement. +

II. Computer Skills/Usage - 3 Credits

Select one of the following:
CAPP 131Basic MS Office +3
CSCI 105Computer Fluency +3

III. Concentration in Math and Science - 9 Credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any of the following discipline areas to complete the required 9 credits of electives: +
(BIOB) (BIOH) (BIOM) Biology
(CAPP) Computer Applications
(CHMY) Chemistry
(CSCI) Computer Science/Programming
(GEO) Geology
(ITS) Information Technology Systems
(M) Math **,***
(PHSX) Physics
(STAT) Statistics **

IV. Electives - 17 credits

Students may choose coursework numbered 100 or above from any discipline area to complete the required 17 credits of electives. ***
No more than 5 credits of courses numbered 194 may be applied toward the Degree.

Total Program Credits - 60

+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.

***

Students may not choose or may not count the following courses: COMX 102, WRIT 104, MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 108, M 108, M 111M 120, M 191A, M 191B, ENGL 118, ENGL 119, ENGL 120