Associate of Science LA.S.AS

Associate of Science - 60 - 65 Credit Hours

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Physics
Effective as of Fall 2026

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What is the program about?

The Associate of Science is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university and pursue baccalaureate degree programs such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Pre-professional programs , e.g., medicine, pharmacy, etc. The curriculum fulfills the freshman and sophomore general education requirements of most four-year colleges and universities. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer 36 in order to graduate. Based on their transfer and career goals, students will choose one of four pathways: Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics, or General Science.

Program Outcomes

• Effectively communicate mathematical concepts using correct terminology and notation.
• Demonstrate ability to think logically solve problems using analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
• Demonstrate an ability to use scientific methods and scientific reasoning in the laboratory to make observations, gather and analyze data, and evaluate and interpret experimental results.

Career Opportunities

Students completing this degree are prepared to transfer to four-year institutions to complete degrees in science-related areas including pre-medicine, math and science education, and other similar programs.

Transferability

Completion of this program guarantees completion of the Ohio Transfer 36 (OT36). OT36 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Ohio on a course-by-course basis or in total. Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.