Associate in Science

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is a great option if you’re interested in STEM field and want to kickstart your college journey. This two-year degree helps you build a solid foundation in subjects like biology, chemistry, computer science, or engineering. It’s ideal for those planning to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fields like biology, engineering, computer science, or health sciences. If you’re thinking about a career in STEM, the AS degree is a smart and flexible first step.

At John A. Logan College, students may explore various fields of study before declaring a major. Once a major is chosen, students can align their electives and coursework with a specific transfer pathway that supports their academic and career goals.

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Program Details

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FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
IAI MAT	Math Elective	3
Social Science	Social Science Elective	3
Fine Arts	Fine Arts Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
	Total	16

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 102	English Composition II	3
Math	Math Elective	3
Physical Science	Physical Science Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
Elective*	General Elective	1-3
	Total	16-18

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

Life Science	Life Science Elective	3-4
Social Science	Social Science Elective	3
COM 115	Speech	3
Elective	General Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
	Total	15-16

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

Humanities	Humanities Elective	3
Life or Physical Science	Life or Physical Science Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
Elective	General Elective	3
	Total	15

Total Hours for Degree

* May need additional elective credit if cumulative earned credit hours do not total 63.

The AS program is a minimum of 63 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools. Students can order textbooks online from the Official John A. Logan Bookstore Apparel, Merchandise & Gifts.

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

To view articulation agreements, see our Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu) page.

Associate in Arts