General Studies
Associate of Science
Overview
The Associate of Science (AS) degree is a two-year general education degree designed to satisfy the attainment of a broad, balanced, two-year college education. This degree forms the foundation and prerequisites for transfer into a baccalaureate program.
Information
Most academic courses offered at Laredo College (LC) share the same course abbreviation and number as their equivalent in the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS), unless otherwise indicated.
In general, any LC course listed in the Texas Higher Education Board’s (THECB) Academic Course Guide Manual (ACGM) may be applied as a general elective. However, elective course selection should be guided by the student’s major and transfer institution. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor to ensure that selected courses will be both transferable and applicable to their intended degree program after transfer.
Students must complete a minimum of 60 semester credit hours to earn an AS; 42 semester credit hours are core curriculum requirements. The AS program may have additional requirements in disciplines such as science, mathematics, or computer science. The AS program may serve as a foundation for the BS degree.
Speak with an academic advisor at your college to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Plan of Study
| Recommended Course Sequence | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HIST 1301 - United States History I CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| MATH X3XX - Mathematics CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX - Life and Physical Science CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX - Field of Study/Electives | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 15 Hours | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 1302 – Composition II CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HIST 1302 – United States History II CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Creative Arts CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Life and Physical Science CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Field of Study/Electives | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 15 Hours | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| GOVT 2305 – Federal Government CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Language/Philosophy/Culture CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Component Area Option CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Field of Study/Electives | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Field of Study/Electives | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 15 Hours | ||
| Semester 4 | ||
| GOVT 2306 – Texas Government CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Social/Behavioral Science CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Component Area Option CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Field of Study/Electives | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX – Field of Study/Electives | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 15 Hours | ||
| AS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | ||
Field of Study
Biology - Field of Study
The following set of courses have been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Biology:| BIOL 1306 | Biology for Science Majors I CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 1106 | Biology for Science Majors I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I CORE | 3 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1307 | Biology for Science Majors II CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 1107 | Biology for Science Majors II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II CORE | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2323 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2123 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 1301 | College Physics I CORE | 3 |
| PHYS 1101 | College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
Civil Engineering - Field of Study
The Civil Engineering FOS applies to all baccalaureate programs in the following CIP codes: 14.0801 Civil Engineering, General:| MATH 2413 | Calculus I CORE | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHEM 1309 | General Chemistry for Engineering Majors | 3 |
| CHEM 1109 | Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I CORE | 3 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II CORE | 3 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 1304 | Engineering Graphics I | 3 |
| ENGR 2301 | Engineering Mechanics I - Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 2302 | Engineering Mechanics II - Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 2332 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
Criminal Justice - Field of Study
The following set of courses has been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice:| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 1306 | Court Systems and Practices (CAPSTONE) | 3 |
| CRIJ 1310 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIJ 2313 | Correctional Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ 2328 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
Nursing - Field of Study
The following courses, totaling 28 credit hours of fully transferable and applicable lower-division academic courses, and an additional set of Workforce Education (WECM) nursing courses, make up the field of study curriculum for Nursing:| CHEM X4XX | Chemistry w/Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II CORE | 3 |
| BIOL 2102 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | 3 |
| BIOL 2320 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory | 1 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 2321 | Microbiology for Science Majors | 3 |
| BIOL 2321 | Microbiology for Science Majors Laboratory | 1 |
| HECO 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology CORE | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth & Development CORE | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods - CORE | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I CORE | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II CORE | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |