Associate of Science (General)

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In order to be awarded the Associate of Science degree at Brazosport College, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 60 semester hours including:

All of the general graduation requirements listed under Graduation Requirements of this catalog
General Education Core
2 semester hours of science labs corresponding to Core science course selections
8 additional hours of laboratory science (See Below)
At least 8 semester hours of academic electives.

The Associate of Science degree requires eight additional semester hours of laboratory science (for a total of 16 semester hours of natural science including the core curriculum). Students should choose two courses not already used in the core requirement.

Foundations

Foundations courses provide the footing for the remainder of the Associates Degree and beyond. They provide the knowledge and skills upon which other courses will build. Whether attending full or part time, plan to complete most if not all of Foundations prior to taking courses under Knowledge Building or Preparing for Completion.

PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1315 - Fundamentals of Speech Credit Hours: 3
OR SPCH 1318 Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

OR SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication
Creative Arts Core
Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 3
Life and Physical Sciences Core
and Laboratory. Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 4

Knowledge Building

Knowledge Building courses expand upon foundational learning and develop skills at a deeper level. It is recommended that students complete these courses prior to moving forward to Preparing for Completion.

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3
OR MATH 1414 College Algebra (Precalculus Track)

OR MATH 1332 Quantitative Reasoning

OR MATH 1342 Statistics
ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3
Life and Physical Sciences Core
and Laboratory. Click to view/hide options. Credit Hours: 4
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History from 1877 to Present Credit Hours: 3
OR HIST 2301 Survey of Texas History
Additional Laboratory Science. Credit Hours: 4

Preparing For Completion

These courses provide capstone knowledge and skills, which prepares students for their next steps. Before beginning the third set of courses in this pathway, complete the Application for Graduation at the Admission’s Office. You should also meet with your coach/advisor to begin preparing applications for transfer.

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit Hours: 3
Additional Laboratory Science. Credit Hours: 4
Social and Behavioral Science Core
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Language, Philosphy, Culture Core
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Academic Elective Credit Hours: 4
Academic Elective Credit Hours: 4