Associate of Science (ASCI)

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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 36 (formerly 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 1LecLabCredits
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective  101
ENG 101English Composition 1 303
MAT XXX Transfer Module Mathematics Elective  303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science List A Elective 1  334
XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List A Elective  303
Semester 2  
ENG 10X English Composition Elective  303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Natural/Physical Science List A Elective 2  334
XXX XXX Directed Elective 1  303
HUM 190Career Exploration Seminar: Associate of Arts / Associate of Science 202
Semester 3  
COMM 110Public Speaking 303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Science List A Elective  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 2  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 3  303
Second Year
Semester 4  
XXX XXX Transfer Module Math/Science Elective 1  223
HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 1  1201
XXX XXX Transfer Module Arts/Humanities List B Elective  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 4  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 5  303
Semester 5  
HUM XXX Co-op/Internship Elective 2  1201
XXX XXX Transfer Module Social/Behavioral Science List B Elective  303
XXX XXX Transfer Module Math/Science Elective 2  223
XXX XXX Directed Elective 6  303
XXX XXX Directed Elective 7  303
Total Credits:  605064

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 100College Success Strategies: Overview1
FYE 105College Success Strategies: Overview and Application2
FYE 110College Success Strategies: Practice and Application3
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 103English Composition 2: Writing about Literature3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
Transfer Module Mathematics Elective
MAT 151College Algebra4
MAT 152Trigonometry4
MAT 153Pre-Calculus6
MAT 251Calculus 15
MAT 215Business Calculus6
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 191Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences1
HUM 192Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Associate of Arts and Sciences1
HUM 291Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
HUM 294Internship: Associate of Arts and Sciences2
HUM 296Full-Time Career Education Project: Associate of Arts and Sciences2

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)

  • Understand the needs of a professional setting aligned with the specific major of study for transfer.
  • Understand fundamental principles related to the specific major of study for transfer, in accordance with the departmental learning outcomes of their intended transfer major.

  • Understand the value and process of transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate credential.

Faculty

Program Chair

Jen Martin, MA
jennifer.martin@cincinnatistate.edu

Co-op Coordinator

Jayne Martin Dressing, MA
jayne.dressing@cincinnatistate.edu

Humanities and Sciences Division Advising

Call (513) 569-1700 or Text (513) 569-1600
HSDAdvising@cincinnatistate.edu