Back to Associate of Science Degrees

This option, Associate of Science (A.S.) has been designed to be a transfer plan of study to four year MUS institutions offering a BS in nursing and/or related health professions. In addition to completing the general education degree requirements the plan of study offers students the opportunity to complete 100 and 200 level pre-nursing and related health profession course requirements leading to acceptance into a MUS upper division program. Students should contact science faculty advisors for further information.

General Education requirements 40-42 credits.

CategoriesCoursesCr.
Communication ArtsCollege Writing I3
College Writing II3
Introduction to Public Speaking3
Quantitative ReasoningCollege Algebra3
Science: Physical & Biological
(One lab science required)		Principles of Living Systems4
Introduction to General Chemistry4
Social Science/Human BehaviorIntroduction to Psychology3
Diversity3
Humanities and the Arts3
3
Cheyenne StudiesCheyenne Language I4
3
Computer Applications3
Program of StudyCr.
AH 250Nutrition3
AH 255Human Life Cycle3
MA 255Statistical Methods4
SC 172Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry4
SC 263Human Anatomy and Physiology I5
SC 264Human Anatomy and Physiology II4
SC 266Introduction to Microbiology4
SS 151Introduction to Sociology3
Total Program Credits73

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be able to communicate orally and in writing using the language associated with science with a biological emphasis.
  • Students will possess the foundational knowledge required for upper level course work.
  • As a result of the laboratory requirements students will be able to use the equipment necessary for laboratory work.
  • Students will have developed the necessary academic skills required for successful completion of a BS program.