The AS degree is designed for students who want an emphasis in natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, and pre-allied health and intend to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

To earn the Associate of Science Degree, students must complete the 60 semester credit hours, at least 36 of which must be Colorado State-Guaranteed Courses. Receiving institutions will accept all applicable credits earned within ten years of transfer to the receiving institution. Credits earned over ten years will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

 Other Requirements:

1. A minimum of 60 credit hours in a prescribed program of study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a C average). At least 15 of these credit hours must be earned from PPSC.

2.  Only six (6) elective credits are allowed in any combination of PED courses.

3.  Students may concentrate their study in a specialized area such as biology or chemistry.

4.  Career and technical education courses, whether taken at another institution or at PPSC, are not accepted toward this degree without approval of the Vice President for Instructional Services. Approval is given only when it is appropriate to the educational objectives of a student.

5. Course numbered below 100 do not apply toward degree.

The AGS degree provides and educational plan for the student to create a personalized program. It allows the blending of both career and technical and transfer courses without the constraints of specialization. Receiving institutions will accept all applicable credits earned within ten years of transfer to the receiving institution. Credits earned over ten years will evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Courses considered are college-level only (Course numbered below 100 do not apply toward degree.)

Other Requirements:

1. 60 credit hours of course work acceptable toward the degree.
2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a C average).
3. At least 15 of these credit hours must be earned from PPSC.
4. Students consult with an Academic Advisor and select 30 semester hours of open electives. Electives may include general education courses and/or career and technical education courses.
5. You must complete at least 30 hours of approved General Education Credits. At least 15 hours must be completed at PPSC.
6. There must be at least 15 credits of GT Pathways courses in the 60 credit hours of the degree.

Associate of Science (AS) Degree: 

• for a student who wants an emphasis in natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, pre-engineering, and pre-allied health, and
• intends to transfer to a four-year college or university

Course Recommendations:

*Some students may start in college-prep support courses in Math or English. These would include:

• AAA1009 (3)
• ENG0094 (3)
• MAT (recommendation of Academic Advisor)

SEMESTER 1:

• • ENG1021 (3)
  • ART1110, MUS1020, HUM1003, or PHI1012 (3)
  • COM1150, COM1250, or COM2300 (3)
  • ANT1001, PSY1001, or SOC1001 (3)
  • HIS1210, HIS1310, HIS2000 or HIS2015 (3)
  • MAT1240, MAT1340, MAT1440, or MAT2410 (4)

SEMESTER 2:

• ENG1022 (3)
• ECO2001, GEO1005, GEO1006, or POS2020 (3)
• HIS1310, HIS1210, HIS218, or HIS2015 (3)
• MAT1420  or MAT1440 
• BIO1111, CHE1111, GEY1111, PHY1111, or ENV1111 (4-5)

Meet with an Academic Advisor to plan your remaining courses and future semesters.

Associate of General Studies (AGS) Degree: 

• provides an educational plan for a student to create a personalized program
• blends both career, technical and transfer courses

Course Recommendations:

*Some students may start in college-prep support courses in Math or English. These would include:

• AAA1009 (3)
• ENG0094 (3)
• MAT (recommendation of Academic Advisor)

SEMESTER 1:

• ENG1021 or ENG1031 (3)
• ART1110, HUM1015, or PHI1011 (3)
• COM1150, COM1250, or COM2300 (3)
• HIS1310, HIS1210, or HIS2015 (3)

SEMESTER 2:

• MAT (3-5): Meet with an Academic Advisor to ensure you enroll in the correct Math pre and or/or co-req courses based on your career and educational goals.
• AST1101, BIO1111, CHE1111, GEO1011, GEY111 or PHY111 (3-5): 

Meet with an Academic Advisor to plan your remaining courses and future semesters.