Degree Programs

In order to earn the transfer Associate of Science degree in Core Curriculum, students must complete areas A-E of the ASU Core Curriculum for STEM, Non-STEM, or Health Professions (as indicated below) and one of the options for completing Area F listed in the degree requirements below. 

Associate of Science in Core Curriculum: Non-STEM Majors

Associate of Science in Core Curriculum: Health Professions Majors

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Prerequisite is ENGL 1101

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Prerequisite is EDUC 2110

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Prerequisite is EDUC 2120

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Courses in this Area MUST be approved by the student’s assigned academic advisor to ensure they meet the needs of the student’s academic and career goals.

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Courses cannot be used to satisfy multiple areas of the check sheet.

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Required for one or more pathways to BS Teacher Education programs.

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Students who select Biological Science as their Area F option are required to complete MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus in Area A2.

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Students who select Business Fields as their Area F option are required to complete MATH 1111 College Algebra in Area A2 and MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus in Area D with a minimum grade of "C".

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Take both if ECON 2105 is taken in Area E

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Students who select Chemistry as their Area F option are required to complete MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus or MATH 1211 Calculus I in Area A2. For students who take MATH 1211 the extra credit hour will be applied to elective hours in the degree program. 

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Students who select Computer Science as their Area F option are required to complete MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus in Area A2 or Area D with a minimum grade of "C".

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Students who select Engineering as their Area F option are required to complete MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus or MATH 1211 Calculus I in Area A2. If MATH 1113 is taken in Area A2, MATH 1211 must be taken in Area D. The extra credit hour earned from MATH 1211 will be counted in the total for Area F.

Students in this area should see an advisor in the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science for more details about the curriculum and transferring out to another institution for completion of the bachelors degree in engineering. 

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Students who select Health Science as their Area F option can select from the following lab science sequences, in addition to the options listed in the Core Curriculum for STEM majors: BIOL 1111K & BIOL 1112K or CHEM 1151K & CHEM 1152K.

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To complete Area F: 18 credit hours must be complete

An Anatomy & Physiology requirement must be completed and may vary based on the career program of interest

• Option 1: The A&P series BIOL 2411K & BIOL 2412K is highly recommended to better prepare the student for all career programs.
  • ​Career programs that require Option 1: Health Information Technology, Histotechnician, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Option 2: Some programs will accept BIOL 1100K for the A&P requirement; however, it is not recommended for anyone that intends to transfer outside of Albany State University as BIOL 1100K will not transfer to another institution.
  • ​Career programs that will accept Options 1 or 2: Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Radiologic Science, and Respiratory Care.
• Credit cannot be given for BIOL 2411K and BIOL 1100K. Student must choose one or the other. BIOL 1100K is not considered a prerequisite for BIOL 2412K. 
• BIOL 2411K and BIOL 2412K are required for Bachelor degree programs at ASU. BIOL 1100K is not accepted as a pre-requisite course for baccalaureate degrees at ASU. 

Additional credit hours in Area F (10 or 14, see first two bullet points)

• If BIOL 2411K & BIOL 2412K were used to satisfy the A&P requirement, an additional 10 credit hours must be taken.
• If BIOL 1100K was used to satisfy the A&P requirement, an additional 14 credit hours must be taken.
• Any course option listed under Area B-F (except for HLTH classes) may be used to satisfy Area F but cannot be used twice for the degree.
• Any ALHE, ACCT, BUSA, and EMTP course may also be applied to Area F for the A.S. (0063) for Health Career Pathways.
• Choose from the following additional courses that are appropriate for the chosen career pathway (other options are available as noted in the previous two bullet points)
  • ​ALHE 1023 – AEMT Practicum 1
  • ALHE 1025 – Trauma for the AEMT
  • ALHE 1029 – AEMT Practicum II
  • ALHE 1032 – ALS for the AEMT
  • ALHE 1034 – AEMT Practicum III
  • ALHE 1036 – Medical Emergencies for the AEMT
  • ALHE 1039  – Essential Skills for the AEMT
  • ALHE 1110 – Intro to the EMS Profession
  • ALHE 1120 – Medical Terminology
  • BIOL 2211K – Introduction to Microbiology
  • BUSA 2101 – Survey of Computer Applications]
  • COHP 2120 – Growth and Development for the Health Professions
  • NURS 1232 – Pre-Nursing Seminar
  • PSYC 2103 – Human Growth and Development
     

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Students who select Mathematics as their Area F option are required to complete MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus in Area A2 or Area D with a minimum grade of "C".

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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.

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