Lib Arts & Sciences

Associate in Science Degree

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is awarded for successful completion of a program of 60-64 semester credits in a designated field or area which transfers to a baccalaureate major in a related scientific or technical field. The AS degree provides a balance of liberal arts education and career-oriented classes. The AS degree prepares students for direct employment; however, articulation agreements must exist between the institution awarding the Associate in Science degree and an institution awarding a related baccalaureate degree. An Associate in Science degree shall include a minimum of 30 semester credits in general education as described in the MnTC distribution requirements for the AS degree.

Transfer Note: While the AS degree has more limited transferability than the AA degree, specific transfer articulation agreements exist with designated four-year colleges and universities for each AS degree. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses within the AS degree transfer to institutions in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and other colleges. Please see College staff and refer to the Transfer Articulation Agreements Table for specific information.

AS Degree Programs

Business Management

Child Development Careers

Computer Network Engineering Specialist

Computer Programming Specialist

Geomatics (Land Surveying) and Mapping Sciences

Human Resource Specialist

Management Information Systems

General Requirements for the AS degree:

• 60-64 earned college-level credits (a minimum of 30 credits from MnTC courses)

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0

• Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement: 20 credits. The requirement shall be reduced to 12 credits for students transferring with at least 12 college-level credits from another Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institution and the University of Minnesota. For specific course requirements, see the individual program descriptions, located in Enrollment Services or speak with the faculty advisor.

MnTC Distribution Requirements for the AS Degree

The minimum Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) distribution requirements for the AS degree are listed below. Credit and course requirements are specific for each program. Refer to the curriculum requirements listed in the Programs of Study for each AS degree program.

Note: Specific course recommendations or requirements for some AS degree programs may apply.

AS Degree General Education - 30 Credits Students are required to complete ENGL 1711 and either SPCH 1700, 1710, 1720, 1730 or 1750 from Goal 1 (7 credits)
Requirements*		Cr
Goal 1:	Communication	7
	ENGL 1711 Composition 1 - 4cr
	SPCH 1700 Introduction to Speech Communication - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1710 Fundamentals of Public Speaking - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1720 Interpersonal Communication - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1730 Intercultural Communication - 3cr
	OR SPCH 1750 Small Group Communication - 3cr
Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 3 or Goal 4		3
Goal 3:	Natural Sciences
Goal 4:	Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Select a minimum of 4 credits from Goal 5		4
Goal 5:	History, Social Science, & Behavioral Sciences
Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 6		3
Goal 6:	Humanities and Fine Arts
Select a minimum of 13 additional credits from Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum		13
	Students must select courses from at least six (6) Goal Areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
* Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List for specific course options.