Associate in Science

Programs

Accounting – AAS Degree


Accounting – Certificate


Actuarial Science – AA Degree


Administrative Assistant – AAS Degree


Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography – AAS Degree


Agribusiness Economics – AA Degree


Agribusiness Management – AAS Degree


Agricultural Mechanization – AA Degree


Agriculture – General Agriculture – AA Degree


Agriculture Education – AA Degree


Agriculture-Animal Science – AA Degree


Agriculture-Crop Science and Soil Science – AA Degree


Agriculture-Horticulture – AA Degree


Art – AA Degree


Art Education – AA Degree


Art Studio – AFA Degree


Associate in Arts


Associate in General Studies


Associate in Science


Auto Collision Technology – AAS Degree


Auto Collision Technology – Basic Certificate


Auto Collision Technology – Master Certificate


Automotive Services Technology – AAS Degree


Automotive Services Technology – Basic Certificate


Automotive Services Technology – Hybrid/EV Certificate


Automotive Services Technology – Master Certificate


Biological Science – AS Degree


Biology Education – AS Degree


Biomedical Electronics Technician – Certificate


Biomedical Electronics Technology – AAS Degree


Business – AA Degree


Business Education – AA Degree


Business Management – Certificate


Chemistry – AS Degree


Chemistry Education – AS Degree


CNC Machinist – Certificate


Communications Studies – AA Degree


Computer Forensics – AAS Degree


Computer Information Systems – AAS Degree


Computer Information Systems – Certificate


Computer Networking – Certificate


Computer Science – Business Applications Track – AS Degree


Computer Science – Traditional Track – AS Degree


Computer Support & Networking – AAS Degree


Construction Management Technology – AAS Degree


Cosmetology – AAS Degree


Cosmetology – Certificate


Cosmetology Teacher Program – Certificate


Criminal Justice – AA Degree


Criminal Justice – AAS Degree


Customer Service – Certificate


Cyber-Security/Information Assurance – AAS Degree


Dental Assisting – Certificate


Digital Media Technology – AAS Degree


Digital Media Technology – Certificate


Early Childhood Education – AA Degree


Early Childhood Education (Career) – AAS Degree


Early Childhood Education (Career) Infant Toddler – Certificate


Early Childhood Education Director’s Credential – Certificate


Early Childhood Education Family Childcare – Certificate


Early Childhood Education Gateways ECE Level 2 – Certificate


Early Childhood Education Gateways ECE Level 3 – Certificate


Economics – AA Degree


Electrical Engineering Technology – AAS Degree


Electronics Technician – Certificate


Electronics Technology – AAS Degree


Elementary Education – AA Degree


Emergency Medical Services – AAS Degree


Emergency Medical Services – Certificate


Emergency Medical Technician – Certificate


Engineering – Chemical Engineering – AES Degree


Engineering – Civil Engineering – AES Degree


Engineering – Computer Engineering – AES Degree


Engineering – Electrical Engineering – AES Degree


Engineering – General Engineering – AES Degree


Engineering – Industrial Engineering – AES Degree


Engineering – Mechanical Engineering – AES Degree


English – AA Degree


English Education – AA Degree


Environmental Resources and Geography – AA Degree


Facilities Level 1 Technician – Certificate


Facilities Level 2 Technician – Certificate


Facilities Maintenance – AAS Degree


Facilities Specialist – Certificate


Heating and Air Conditioning – AAS Degree


Heating and Air Conditioning – Certificate


History – AA Degree


History Education – AA Degree


Home Performance Specialist – Certificate


Hospitality Management – AAS Degree


Hospitality Management Operations – Certificate


Industrial PLC Systems – Certificate


Information System Technician – Certificate


Institutional Security Professional – Certificate


International Studies – AA Degree


Mathematics – AS Degree


Mathematics Education – AA Degree


Mechatronics Engineering Technology – AAS Degree


Media Arts – AA Degree


Medical Assistant – Certificate


Medical Clerk – Certificate


Medical Laboratory Technology – AAS Degree


Music – AA Degree


Music Education – AFA Degree


Music Performance – AFA Degree


Nursing – Practical Nursing Full-Time Program – Certificate


Nursing – Practical Nursing Part-Time Program – Certificate


Nursing (ADN) Full-Time Program – AAS Degree


Nursing (ADN) Hybrid Online Full-Time – AAS Degree


Nursing (ADN) Part-Time Program – AAS Degree


Nursing Assistant – Certificate


Office Assistant – Certificate


Personal Trainer – Certificate


Phlebotomy – Certificate


Physical Education – AA Degree


Physics – AS Degree


Political Science – AA Degree


Pre-BSN – AA Degree


Pre-Chiropractic – AS Degree


Pre-Law – AA Degree


Pre-Pharmacy – AS Degree


Pre-Physical Therapy – AS Degree


Pre-Physician Assistant – AS Degree


Pre-Professional Dental, Medicine, Optometry, Podiatry – AS Degree


Pre-Veterinary – AS Degree


Psychology – AA Degree


Small Business Management – AAS Degree


Social Work – AA Degree


Sociology – AA Degree


Special Education – AA Degree


Surgical Technology – AAS Degree


Welding – Advanced SMAW (Stick) Welding Technology – Certificate


Welding – Basic GMAW (MIG) Welding Technology – Certificate


Welding – Basic GTAW (TIG) Welding Technology – Certificate


Welding – Basic SMAW (Stick) Welding Technology – Certificate


Welding Technology – AAS Degree


Welding Technology – Certificate


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.

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

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FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100College 1011
ENG 101English Composition I 3
IAI MAT Math Elective3
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
Fine ArtsFine Arts Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
Total16

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 102English Composition II3
MathMath Elective3
Physical SciencePhysical Science Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
Elective*General Elective1-3
Total16-18

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

Life ScienceLife Science Elective3-4
Social ScienceSocial Science Elective3
COM 115Speech3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
Total15-16

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

HumanitiesHumanities Elective3
Life or Physical ScienceLife or Physical Science Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
ElectiveGeneral Elective3
Total15

Total Hours for Degree63

* 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 Science Faculty Contacts

Andrew Carr

Department Chair of Business, Computer Science & Math, Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Email: andrew.carr@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8394
Office: E209D

Rebecca Corbit

Department Chair of Life & Physical Science, Assistant Professor of Biology

Email: rebecca.corbit@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8491
Office: C259C

Matt Garrison

Department Chair and Professor of English

Email: matt.garrison@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8387
Office: B215