Online Degrees & Certificates

AS in General Studies: Science

Because of the increasingly technological nature of our society, science majors will find an impressive array of options and exciting opportunities. A science major can provide preparation for a career in fields related to biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, astronomy or engineering.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• integrate the various fields of science in order to critically evaluate and interpret scientific information.demonstrate a core knowledge base in anthropology appreciating and reflecting on human diversity in the past and present.
• assess how relevant scientific information could be used to inform their own personal economic, political and social decisions.

Career Opportunities

There is a need for scientifically trained people in non-traditional areas such as marketing and sales, scientific information, patent law, and health and safety.

Degree Requirements

Units required for Major: 39.5 
English proficiency: ENGL 1A, 1AH, 1S & 1T, or equivalent.
Mathematics proficiency: MATH 105, 108 or any MATH course approved for Foothill GE Area V, Communication & Analytical Thinking.

A minimum of 90 units is required to include:

 

• Completion of one of the following general eduation patterns:
  • Foothill General Education
  • CSU General Education Breadth Requirements or
  • the Intersegmental Genearl Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
• Core courses (39.5 units)
• Additional elective course work may be necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement for the associate degree.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a grade of "C" or better is required for all core and support courses used for the degree.

NOTE: Courses used to meet the major requirements may be used to satisfy any graduation general education requirement.

Online Courses for General Studies: Science

The courses listed BELOW are offered as online courses at least once every two years. Please see online Schedule of Classes for verification.

• For a complete listing of online courses offered during the current quarter, visit Online Course Information.
• If you need any additional degree information or confirmation, please contact the Counseling Division.

NOTE: Students having difficulty attaining an associate degree because of timing or availability of classes should consult with a counselor to submit a petition for course substitution. 

Core Courses (39.5 units)

Select 20 units from Category I and 19.5 units from Category II.

Category I: Biology

Select at least ONE course each from Area A and Area B. At least one course in this category must include a laboratory.

* Course includes a laboratory component. 

Category II: Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics & Engineering

Note that this is a list of fully online courses that satisfy degree requirements.

For a list of on-campus courses that satisfy degree requirements, please visit General Studies 2020-2021 Degrees & Certificates.

Based on the 2020 - 2021 degree program.