Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is offered both online and on campus.

The Associate of Science (AS) Degree includes education in specific knowledge areas, most typically in math and natural sciences. Focusing on integration of information while increasing a student’s employability, the AS is designed for transferability to a baccalaureate program.

Upon completion of the 31 credits required in the core, students are eligible to receive a Certificate in General Studies from Great Falls College MSU. The Certificate recognizes the completion of the core and is approved by the Montana University System Board of Regents. Students may use the Certificate to demonstrate completion of the core when transferring within the MUS or as a milestone to earning an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Great Falls College MSU.

To receive the AS degree, the following requirements must be completed:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Montana University System Core Requirements		31
Computer Skills/Usage requirement		3
Math and Science coursework		9
Electives		17
Final cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0
Total Credits		60

Courses taken to fulfill one specific requirement, including courses in the Elective block, may not be used to fulfill another specific requirement; thus, a course taken to fulfill the Natural Science requirement in the Montana University System Core may not be used as an Elective.

Graduates are prepared to:

• Demonstrate the outcomes achievable by completing the Montana University System Core.
• Select and use the appropriate technologies for personal, academic, or career tasks.
• Think critically in evaluating information, solving problems and decision-making.
• Consider the application of the natural and physical sciences and mathematics in the context of today’s world.

Estimated Resident Program Cost^*

Estimated Resident Program Cost

Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$6,835
Application Fee	$30
Lab Fees	$105
Books/Supplies	$2,072
Total	$9,042

*	Fall 2019 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums will be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates. Students will be charged an additional fee of $21 per credit for online/hybrid courses.

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

II. Montana University System Core Courses- 31 Semester Hours

Communication - 6 Credits (3 written, 3 verbal)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Written
WRIT 101	College Writing I **,+	3
Verbal
COMX 111	Intro to Public Speaking +	3
COMX 115	Intro to Interpersonal Communc +	3

Mathematics - 3 Credits

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
M 121	College Algebra **,+	3
M 140	College Math for Healthcare **, +	3
M 151	Precalculus **,+	4
M 161	Survey of Calculus **,+	4
M 171	Calculus I **,+	4
M 273	Multivariable Calculus *,+	4
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics **,+	4

Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 Credits 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Humanities
BGEN 220	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility +	3
CRWR 240	Intro Creative Writing Wrkshp +	3
LIT 110	Intro to Lit +	3
LIT 270	Film and Literature **,+	3
LIT 291	Special Topics-Literature +	3
LSH 201	Introduction to the Humanities +	3
PHL 101	Introduction to Philosophy +	3
PHL 110	Introduction to Ethics +	3
WGSS 242	Gender and Equality +	3
Fine Arts
ARTH 160	Global Visual Culture +	3
ARTZ 105	Visual Language-Drawing +	3
ARTZ 101	Art Fundamentals +	3
MUSI 101	Enjoyment of Music +	3
MUSI 103	Fundamntls of Musical Creation +	3
MUSI 203	American Popular Music +	3
MUSI 207	World Music (equiv to 307) +	3
PHOT 154	Exploring Digital Photography +	3

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

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
BIOB 101	Discover Biology/Lab **,+	4
BIOB 160	Princpls of Living Systems/Lab **,+	4
BIOB 170	Prin Biological Diversity/Lab *,+	4
BIOH 104	Basic Human Biology & Lab **,+	4
BIOH 108	Basic Anatomy **,+	4
CHMY 101	Discover Chemistry **,+	3
CHMY 121	Intro to General Chem w/Lab **,+	4
CHMY 141	College Chemistry I w/Lab **,+	4
CHMY 143	College Chemistry II w/Lab *,+	4
GEO 101	Intro to Physical Geologyw/Lab +	4
NUTR 221	Basic Human Nutrition +	3
PHSX 105	Fund of Physical Science w/Lab +	4
PHSX 205	College Physics I w/Lab **,+	4
PHSX 220	Physics I w/Lab **,+	4

Social Sciences/History - 6 Credits 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Social Sciences
BGEN 105	Introduction to Business +	3
CJUS 121	Intro to Criminal Justice +	3
ECNS 201	Principles of Microeconomics +	3
ECNS 202	Principles of Macroeconomics +	3
PSCI 210	Intro to American Government +	3
PSYX 100	Introduction to Psychology +	3
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology +	3
SOCI 101	Introduction to Sociology +	3
History
HSTA 101	American History I (N) +	3
HSTA 102	American History II (N) +	3
HSTA 255	Montana History (N) +	3
HSTR 101	Western Civilization I +	3
HSTR 102	Western Civilization II +	3
Can only be counted for History OR Cultural Diversity:
NASX 105	Introduction to Native American Studies (N) +	3

Cultural Diversity - 3 Credits 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ANTY 101	Anthro & the Human Experience +	3
LSH 244	American Cultural Values +	3
NASX 204	Intro to NA Beliefs & Philsphy (N) +	3
NASX 232	MT Ind Cltrs/Hstry/Iss (=332) (N) +	3
NASX 240	Native American Lit (=to 340) (N) +	3
SIGN 101	Intro to American Sign Lang +	3
SPNS 101	Elementary Spanish I +	4
SPNS 102	Elementary Spanish II *,+	4
Can only be counted for History OR Cultural Diversity:
NASX 105	Introduction to Native American Studies (N) +	3

Cultural Heritage of American Indians - 3 Credits

Course List

Code	Title	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. +

III. Computer Skills/Usage - 3 Credits

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CAPP 131	Basic MS Office +	3
OR a satisfactory Computer Skills test score.

IV. Concentration in Math and Science - 9 Credits

Course List

Code	Title	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
(PHYS) Physical Science
(STAT) Statistics

V. Electives - 17 Credits 

Course List

Code	Title	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.

+	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: MATH 100, MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 108, M 108, M 111, M 120, M 191B, ENGL 118, ENGL 119, ENGL 120