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Associate of Science Degree

CIP 24.010200

  1. Complete the Core Curriculum requirements and a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours.
  2. Satisfactorily complete at least twenty-five (25%) percent of college-level courses required for the certificate or degree in residence at Vernon College.
  3. Satisfactorily complete at least twelve (12) hours of sophomore-level courses.
  4. Satisfactorily complete the following courses:

Communications, 9 semester hours

ENGL 1301Composition I

3
SPCH 1315Public Speaking

3
ENGL 1302Composition II

3

Mathematics, 3 semester hours

MATH 1314College Algebra

3
MATH 1316Plane Trigonometry

3
MATH 1332Contemporary Mathematics

3
MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods

3

Life and Physical Sciences, 8 semester hours

BIOL 1408General Biology I

4
BIOL 1409General Biology II

4
BIOL 1411General Botany

4
BIOL 1413General Zoology

4
BIOL 2401Anatomy & Physiology I

4
BIOL 2402Anatomy & Physiology II

4
BIOL 2406Environmental Biology

4
BIOL 2420Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

4
CHEM 1406Introductory Chemistry I

4
CHEM 1411General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 1412General Chemistry II

4
PHYS 1401College Physics I

4
PHYS 1402College Physics II

4
PHYS 1403Stars And Galaxies

4
PHYS 1404Solar System

4
PHYS 1415Physical Science I

4

Language, Philosophy, and Culture, 3 semester hours

ENGL 2322British Literature I

3
ENGL 2323British Literature II

3
ENGL 2327American Literature I

3
ENGL 2328American Literature II

3
ENGL 2332World Literature I

3
ENGL 2333World Literature II

3
HIST 2311Western Civilization I

3
HIST 2312Western Civilization II

3

Creative Arts, 3 semester hours

ARTS 1301Art Appreciation

3
DRAM 1310Introduction to Theater

3
DRAM 2366Introduction to Cinema

3
MUSI 1304Foundations of Music

3
MUSI 1306Music Appreciation

3

American History, 6 semester hours

HIST 1301United States History I

3
HIST 1302United States History II

3

Government/Political Science, 6 semester hours

GOVT 2305Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics)

3
GOVT 2306Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics)

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences, 3 semester hours

ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics

3
ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics

3
PSYC 2301General Psychology

3
SOCI 1301Introductory Sociology

3

Foundation Component Area Option, 1 semester hour

EDUC 1100Learning Framework

1
or
PSYC 1100Learning Framework

1
KINE 1164Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness

1

Computer Science, 3 semester hours

BCIS 1305Business Computer Applications

3
COSC 1301Introduction to Computing

3

Mathematics Beyond Core, 3 semester hours*

Language, Philosophy, and Culture Beyond Core, 3 semester hours*

Electives, 9 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

See Suggested Transfer Curricula section of the General Catalog.

*VC’s Associate of Science degree requires three (3) hours of Language Philosophy & Culture and three (3) hours of Mathematics beyond the core requirements for a total of six (6) hours of each. Students whose degree plans of the senior college of their choice require fewer than six (6) hours of sophomore English or fewer than six (6) hours of mathematics, may apply for a VC waiver of three (3) hours of sophomore English and/or mathematics with substitution of appropriate course work upon approval of the Dean of Instructional Services.

A student cannot use the same course to meet requirements in two areas.