AS Multidisciplinary Studies in S.T.E.M.

Please review the following information regarding degree requirements, a suggested plan of study, and embedded certificate requirements. We highly recommend consulting with your student success coach to develop a customized plan that aligns with your academic goals. You can schedule an appointment with your student success coach at www.connorsstate.edu/rars.

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DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES

Multidisciplinary Studies in S.T.E.M.

Associates of Science

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

37 HOURS (MINIMUM)

Check Catalog listings for prerequisites

AreaHoursTo be selected from:
English Composition6– ENGL 1113 English Composition I
– ENGL 1213 English Composition II
American History3– HIST 1483 American History Survey to 1877 or
– HIST 1493 American History Survey since 1877
US Government3– POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Mathematics3– MATH 1513 PreCalculus Algebra, OR
– MATH 1523 Modeling and Functions
Science3-4– Any course designated (N)
See course descriptions for designations.
Science with Lab4-5Any course designated (N, L)
See course descriptions for designations.
Humanities6– Any course designated (H)
See course descriptions for designations.
General Education Elective9– PSYC 1113 Intro to Psychology,
– SPCH 1113 Intro to Oral Communication,
– COMS 1133 Fund. of Computer Usage, and/or
Course(s) from the following designations:
(A), (N), (N, L), (H), (S), or Foreign Language

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

23 HOURS (Minimum)

Check Catalog Listings for prerequisites.

Courses counted towards General Education Requirements cannot be counted for Program Requirements

College Orientation1-3– EDUC 1111 College Orientation or
– EDUC 1113 Strategies for Success

CORE COURSES: (20-22 Hours)

Guided Electives10-22– Biology
– Chemistry
– Computer Information Systems
– Engineering
– Mathematics
– Physics, and/or
Any course designated (L), (A), (N), or (N, L)
Electives0-10Any college-level course as determined by your academic advisor.

Maximum 3 hours allowed for Special Topics (ST) courses towards a degree. Physical Education activity courses do not count toward graduation.

Total Hours: 60


MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN S.T.E.M.

Semester Plan of Study

This plan shows one possible grouping of courses in Fall and Spring semesters that would allow students to graduate in 2 years with an Associate of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies in S.T.E.M. and potentially transfer to a university. Please refer to a degree plan in the course catalog for official requirements to graduate. Students are encouraged to consult with Connors State College Student Success Coaches each semester to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the degree plan and satisfy the student’s educational goals.

First SemesterHours
ENGL 1113English Composition I3
MATH 1513PreCalculus Algebra, OR
Any course designated (A)
3
EDUC 1111
EDUC 1113
College Orientation, OR
Strategies for Success
1-3
POLS 1113American Federal Government3
CHEM 1315General Chemistry I, OR
Any course designated (N, L)
4-5

Credit Hours: 14-16


Third SemesterHours
MATH 2214Calculus I, OR
Any Guided Elective
4
PHYS 1114General Physics I, OR
Any course designated (N)
3-4
COMS 1133Fund. of Computer Usage, OR
General Education Elective
3
Any course designated (H)3
Guided Electives
Consult with your Success Coach for options
0-2

Credit Hours: 13-16

Second SemesterHours
ENGL 1213English Composition II3
HIST 1483
HIST 1493
American Hist Survey to 1877, OR
American Hist Survey since 1877
3
MATH 1613Trigonometry, OR
Any Guided Elective
3
Any course designated (H)3
CHEM 1515General Chemistry II, OR
Any Guided Elective
3-5

Credit Hours: 15-17


Fourth SemesterHours
MATH 2234Calculus II, OR
Any Guided Elective
4
PHYS 1214General Physics II, OR
Any Guided Elective
4
PSYC 1113Intro. to Psychology, OR
General Education Elective
3
SPCH 1113Intro to Oral Comm, OR
Any General Education Elective
3

Credit Hours: 14

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS: 60

Graduation Requirements: Students are responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and regulations of Connors State College, including the responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements and for checking their degree check for accuracy. Student Success Coaches and faculty members may not substitute, waive or exempt students from any established requirement or academic standard. While these advisors make every effort to provide accurate and current information, all advising information regarding coursework, academic progress, and graduation is considered unofficial. The Connors State Registrar’s office is the official and final authority for all program, degree, and graduation requirements. It is strongly recommended for students to enroll in a minimum of 15 hours each semester, and students should obtain a graduation check upon the completion of 30 credit hours.

Minimum Hours for Graduation: Each degree program requires a specific minimum number of semester credit hours for graduation, as indicated in the college catalog. No student shall be permitted to graduate having completed fewer total hours than the requirement specified for that degree.

Grade-Point Average for Graduation: A retention/graduation grade point average of 2.00 or higher is required for all courses in which a student has a recorded grade, excluding any courses repeated or reprieved and excluding remedial courses and physical education activity courses.


DIVISION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

Personal Health

EMBEDDED CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT WITHIN ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN S.T.E.M.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

6 HOURS (Minimum)

Check Catalog listings for prerequisites

AreaHoursTo be selected from:
General Education Elective6– AGRI 2113 Microcomputers in Agriculture, or
– COMS 1133 Fundamentals of Computer Usage, and
Any course(s) designated (H), (S), or Foreign
Language

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

10 HOURS (Minimum)

Check Catalog listings for prerequisites

College Orientation1-3– AGRI 1111 Agriculture Orientation
– EDUC 1111 College Orientation
– EDUC 1113 Strategies for Success
Guided Electives7-9– HLTH 1113 Personal Health
– HLTH 1123 First Aid/Responding to Emergencies
– HLTH 2313 Health of a School Child
– HLTH 2353 Community Health
– HLTH 2383 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
– PHED 2142 Theory of Coaching Baseball
– PHED 2152 Theory of Coaching Basketball
– PHED 2162 Theory of Coaching Cheerleading
– PHED 2223 Legal Aspects of Sports
– PHED 2562 Sports Officiating

Maximum of 3 hours allowed for Special Topics courses towards degree. Students are encouraged to consult with their student success coach to determine the courses that best fit their educational goals.

Total Hours: 16