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Associate in Science

Associate in Science - Associate in Science Degree

Program Requirements:

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General College Admission
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(843) 347-3186

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Graduates of the Associate in Science (A.S.) program usually transfer to a senior institution and major in such areas as biology, chemistry, marine science, engineering, mathematics or pre-medicine. The degree stresses mathematics, natural, and physical sciences, and is ideal for students who wish to broaden their general knowledge. Students who are currently undecided about their educational or career goals will find transfer courses that apply toward their future major or career choices. 

To assist students with their career and education goals, within the Associate in Science degree the College has established career pathways intended for advising purposes. The career pathways include a limited number of courses specific for the career or discipline in which a student wishes to pursue. Students choosing a career pathway within the A.S. degree will graduate HGTC with the Associate in Science degree.

Because transfer requirements vary, students should work with their Academic Advisor and the transfer institution to plan a specific program of study. Visit http://www.sctrac.org to view transfer programs at a number of senior institutions.

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15 To Finish

This academic initiative is designed to save students time when it comes to degree completion. The 15 to Finish program encourages students to take five classes each semester. In doing so, students can complete their Associate in Science degree in just four semesters instead of five if they are successful in each course. The Associate in Science degree requires 60 credits for completion. For more information on this program, please contact a New Student Development Coordinator in Admissions, Christina Fieber, or Randall Moser.

The mission of the Associate in Science Program is to develop well-rounded students through exploration of English, Communications, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts with additional emphasis placed on Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics.  Upon completion, a student will be prepared to transfer to a senior institution of higher education or enter the workforce.

 Goals:

  • Transfer Readiness
  • Student Achievement
  • Program Effectiveness
  • Professional Readiness

Career Pathways

For more information contact:
Lauren Davis - (843) 349-5330

Randall Moser - (843) 349-3692   

Curriculum Sequence

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Semester 
Credit Hours
English Composition and Speech  
ALL of the following MUST be completed:
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3
   Total Credit Hours Needed 9
Mathematics  
The following course MUST be completed:
MAT 110 College Algebra 3
   Total Credit Hours Needed 3
Natural Sciences
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses:
AST 101 AST 102 BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 209
BIO 210**** BIO 211 CHM 110 CHM 111 CHM 211
CHM 212 PHY 201 PHY 202 PHY 221 PHY 222
   Total Credit Hours Needed 8
Humanities/Fine Arts
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses:
ART 101 ART 108 ENG 201 ENG 202 ENG 205
ENG 206 ENG 208 ENG 209 ENG 230 ENG 236
HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 201* HIS 202 MUS 105
PHI 101 PHI 110 PHI 201 PHI 211 REL 103
SPA 201 SPA 202 THE 101    
   Total Credit Hours Needed 6
Social Behavioral Sciences
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses:
ANT 101 ECO 210 ECO 211 GEO 101 GEO 102
PSC 201* PSC 215 PSY 201 PSY 203 PSY 210
PSY 212 SOC 101 SOC 102 SOC 205  
   Total Credit Hours Needed 6
MAJOR CONCENTRATION**
To be selected from the following:**
AST 101 AST 102 BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 209
BIO 210**** BIO 211 BIO 225 CHM 110 CHM 111
CHM 211 CHM 212 MAT 111 MAT 120 MAT 122
MAT 130 MAT 140 MAT 141 PHY 201 PHY 202
PHY 221 PHY 222      
   Total Credit Hours Needed 15
OTHER COURSES**
Other courses to be selected from the following:***
ACC 101 ACC 102 ANT 101 ART 101 ART 108
AST 101 AST 102 BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 105
BIO 110 BIO 112 BIO 127 BIO 209 BIO 210****
BIO 211 BIO 225 CHM 105 CHM 110 CHM 111
CHM 211 CHM 212 CPT 114 ECO 210 ECO 211
ENG 160 ENG 201 ENG 202 ENG 205 ENG 206
ENG 208 ENG 209 ENG 230 ENG 236 FRE 101
FRE 102 GEO 101 GEO 102 HIS 101 HIS 102
HIS 201* HIS 202 MAT 111 MAT 120 MAT 122
MAT 130 MAT 140 MAT 141 MAT 250 MAT 251
MUS 105 MUS 111 MUS 112 PHI 101 PHI 110
PHI 201 PHI 211 PHY 118 PHY 201 PHY 202
PHY 221 PHY 222 PSC 201* PSC 215 PSY 201
PSY 203 PSY 210 PSY 212 REL 103 SOC 101
SOC 102 SOC 205 SPA 101 SPA 102 SPA 201
SPA 202 THE 101      
   Total Credit Hours Needed 13
   TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 60

*Students transferring to a senior institution are recommended to take HIS 201 or PSC 201 at HGTC to satisfy Reach Act requirements. The Reach Act was passed in 2021 by the General Assembly.
**IMPORTANT: Courses used to complete one requirement cannot be the same courses used to satisfy other requirements. 
***Students may substitute up to 6 hours of elective courses in this category with permission of the Department Chair.
****BIO 210 grades are used as an admission requirement to multiple health care related programs, therefore students are strongly encouraged to complete a college level lab science or high school biology course prior to enrolling in BIO 210.