Associate of Science (ASCI)
Associate of Science (ASCI)
The Associate of Science degree is designed for students who plan to transfer into a bachelor's degree program immediately after completing their Cincinnati State degree.
Working closely with an academic advisor, students customize the curriculum to fit the school and the bachelor's degree program they plan to complete. Students can prepare for bachelor's degree programs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Pre-Professional Sciences, such as Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Dentistry, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
The Associate of Science degree includes the Ohio Transfer Module, which is a core set of general education courses, along with directed electives that allow students to complete the first two years of a four-year degree in a natural sciences or physical sciences field.
Students in the Associate of Science program participate in cooperative education, which offers opportunities for internship or employment in a career-related field. The co-op or internship placement provides practical training and enriches the academic experience.
For more information, please contact the Humanities and Sciences Division at (513) 569-1700.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
Associate of Science (ASCI)
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT XXX Transfer Module Mathematics Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science List A Elective 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List A Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 10X English Composition Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science List A Elective 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM 190 | Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts / Associate of Science | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Science List A Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||||
| Semester 4 | ||||
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Math/Science Elective 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List B Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Science List B Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Transfer Module Math/Science Elective 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX XXX Directed Elective 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 60 | 50 | 64 | |
Electives
Students should consult with their advisor when choosing electives to ensure maximum transferability of credits. Courses not listed here may be applied to the degree requirements only with the permission of an advisor.
Co-op/Internship Electives must be chosen in consultation with a Co-op Coordinator. Students should meet with their Co-op Coordinator one semester prior to the planned Co-op/Internship semester to choose the appropriate route.
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Transfer Module Mathematics Elective | ||
| MAT 151 | College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 152 | Trigonometry | 4 |
| MAT 153 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
| MAT 251 | Calculus 1 | 5 |
| MAT 215 | Business Calculus | 6 |
| Transfer Module Natural/Physical Sciences List A Elective (take one sequence) | ||
| BIO 131 & BIO 132 | Biology 1 and Biology 2 | 10 |
| CHE 121 & CHE 131 & CHE 122 & CHE 132 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Lab and General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Lab | 10 |
| PHY 151 & PHY 152 | Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based and Physics 2: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based | 8 |
| PHY 201 & PHY 202 | Physics 1: Calculus-Based and Physics 2: Calculus-Based | 10 |
| Transfer Module Math/Science Elective 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from MAT, BIO, CHE, PHY, EVS, PSC | ||
| Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Sciences List A Elective 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved course from GEO, HST, LBR, POL | ||
| Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Sciences List B Elective 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from ECO, PSY, SOC | ||
| Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List A Elective 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from ART, MUS, THE, or COMM 130 | ||
| Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List B Elective 1 | ||
| Any Transfer Module Approved Course from LIT, PHI, REL | ||
| Directed Electives | ||
| Any course from BIO, CHE, PHY, PSC, EVS, MAT, ADC, ASL, COMM, CRJ, CULT, EDU, FRN, SPN, LDR, or Any OTM course from ART, MUS, THE, PSY, SOC, ECO, HST, GEO, POL, LIT | ||
| Co-Op/Internship Elective | ||
| HUM 191 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 192 | Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HUM 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 294 | Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| HUM 296 | Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2 |
| 1 | For a complete list of Transfer Module Approved courses, please see the Ohio Transfer Module page in this catalog. |
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
- This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
- The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
Associate of Science (ASCI)
- Communicate effectively
- Evaluate arguments in a logical fashion
- Employ the methods of inquiry characteristic of natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts and humanities
- Acquire an understanding of our global and diverse culture and society
- Engage in our democratic society
- Understand and experience a professional setting aligned with the specific major of study for transfer
- Understand fundamental principles related to the specific major of study for transfer
Faculty
Program Chair
Jen Martin, MA
jennifer.martin@cincinnatistate.edu
Co-op Coordinator
Jayne Martin Dressing, MA
jayne.dressing@cincinnatistate.edu
Advisors
Michelle Burbage, PhD
michelle.burbage@cincinnatistate.edu
Jessica Geraci, BA
jessica.geraci@cincinnatistate.edu
Susan Kowalski, MS
susan.kowalski@cincinnatistate.edu
Catherine McKee, MS Technology
catherine.mckee@cincinnatistate.edu