Overview
The Associate of Science degree is designed for students who plan to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program immediately after completing their Cincinnati State degree.
Working closely with an academic advisor, students customize the curriculum to fit the school and the bachelor’s degree program they plan to complete. Students can prepare for bachelor’s degree programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Pre-Professional Sciences such as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dentistry, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
The Associate of Science degree includes the Ohio Transfer 36, which is a core set of general education courses, along with directed electives that allow students to complete the first two years of a four-year degree in a natural sciences or physical sciences field.
Students in the Associate of Science program participate in cooperative education, which offers opportunities for internship or employment in a career-related field. The co-op or internship placement provides practical training and enriches the academic experience.
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Transfer to a baccalaureate institution and complete a four-year degree in a Natural Science field, such as:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics (BS)
- Physics
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Veterinary Science
- Zoology
- and many more
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Vary depending on field of study. The Associate of Science degree is designed to be the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree. While many career areas require completion of the bachelor's degree as a minimum qualification, some entry level positions may be obtained after graduation from the associate's degree, depending on the career field.
Graduate Employment Outlook
Varies by bachelor's degree earned
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Varies by bachelor's degree earned
Contacts
Program Chair
Co-op Coordinator
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Associate of Science (ASCI)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Natural/Physical Science Sequence Elective 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Arts/Humanities List A Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Natural/Physical Science Sequence Elective 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM 190 | Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts / Associate of Science | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Science List A Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Math/Science Elective 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Arts/Humanities List B Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Science List B Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Ohio Transfer 36 Math/Science Elective 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 60 | 50 | 64 | |
Electives
Students should consult with their advisor when choosing electives to ensure maximum transferability of credits. Courses not listed here may be applied to the degree requirements only with the permission of an advisor.
Co-op/Internship Electives must be chosen in consultation with a Co-op Coordinator. Students should meet with their Co-op Coordinator one semester prior to the planned Co-op/Internship semester to choose the appropriate route.
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Success Strategies: Overview | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies: Overview and Application | 2 |
| FYE 110 | College Success Strategies: Practice and Application | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 152 | Trigonometry | 4 |
| MAT 153 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MAT 215 | Business Calculus | 6 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Natural/Physical Sciences Sequence Elective (take one sequence) | ||
| BIO 131 & BIO 132 |
Biology 1 and Biology 2 |
10 |
| CHE 121 & CHE 131 & CHE 122 & CHE 132 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Lab and General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Lab |
10 |
| PHY 151 & PHY 152 |
Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based and Physics 2: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based |
8 |
| PHY 201 & PHY 202 |
Physics 1: Calculus-Based and Physics 2: Calculus-Based |
10 |
| Ohio Transfer 36 Math/Science Electives 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from MAT, BIO, CHE, PHY, EVS, PSC | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Sciences List A Elective 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved course from GEO, HST, LBR, POL | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Social/Behavioral Sciences List B Elective 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from ECO, PSY, SOC | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Arts/Humanities List A Elective 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from ART, MUS, THE, or COMM 130 | ||
| Ohio Transfer 36 Arts/Humanities List B Elective 1 | ||
| Any Ohio Transfer 36 Approved Course from LIT, PHI, REL | ||
| Directed Electives | ||
| Any course from BIO, CHE, PHY, PSC, EVS, MAT, ADC, ASL, COMM, CRJ, CULT, EDU, FRN, SPN, LDR, or Any OTM course from ART, MUS, THE, PSY, SOC, ECO, HST, GEO, POL, LIT | ||
| Co-Op/Internship Electives | ||
| HUM 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 294 | Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 296 | Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
- 1 For a complete list of Ohio Transfer 36 Approved courses, please see the Ohio Transfer 36 page in this catalog.
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
• The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.