Associate of Science General Transfer

This program is available at the Beavercreek, Online and Springfield - Leffel Lane locations.

The Associate of Science General Transfer degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that are often required to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Courses in this program focus on the areas of English, communication, literature, arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. As a part of the degree, students will also choose electives based on interest and any requirements of the transfer institution. Any elective hours should be planned carefully with an advisor to ensure transferability.

Focused pathways within the Associate of Science are currently available in biology, business, economics, geology, mathematics, physics and psychology to help focus the elective courses within this program. To explore different pathways and focus areas, go to https://www.ohiohighered.org/OGTP. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Science program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

Global Awareness
In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the Associate of Science degree requires students to take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses meeting this requirement are identified in the College catalog and are fulfilled as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

Advanced Courses
All students pursing the Associate of Science degree are required to complete at least nine credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. These classes are taken as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

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Embedded Certificates

This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless students contact Records and Registration and indicate they do not wish to have the certificate credential awarded.

Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an Associate of Science General Transfer degree, a graduate will be able to:

Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Speak clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Use critical thinking and problem solving to draw logical conclusions.
Use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena and make predictions.
Successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
FYE 1101	College Success	1
ENG 1111	English I	3
--	OT 36 Math Elective *	3
--	OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective **	3
--	OT 36 Elective ***	3

Spring
ENG 1112	English II
or COM 1120	Public Speaking I	3
--	OT 36 Literature, Arts and Humanities Elective ^	3
--	OT 36 Math and Natural Elective ^^	3
--	Elective (2000 level) ~	3
--	Elective (GA) ~	3

Fall
--	OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective ^^^	4
--	OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective **	3
--	OT 36 Math and Natural Sciences Elective ^^	3
--	Elective (2000 level) ~	3
--	Elective ~	3

Spring
--	OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective ^^^	4
--	OT 36 Literature, Arts and Humanities Elective ^	3
--	Elective (2000 level) ~	3
--	Elective (GA) ~	3
--	Elective ~	3

	Total credit hours	60

* Ohio Transfer 36 Math Electives: MTH 1070, 1280, 1340, 2100, 2200, 2220, 2242, 2430, STT 2640

** Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives from at least two different areas: ECO, GEO 1100, 2200, PLS, PSY 1111, 2223, 2230, SOC

*** Ohio Tranfer 36 Elective: Arts, Communication, Humanities, Math, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences options. Consult an advisor for course selection based on the transfer institution.

^ Ohio Transfer 36 Literature, Arts and Humanities Electives from at least two different areas: ART 1001, 1002, 1300, ENG 1600, 2300, 2510, 2520, 2610, 2620, HST, MUS 1300, PHL, THE 1300, 1133, 2241, 2242

^^ Ohio Transfer 36 Math and Natural Sciences Electives: MTH 1070, 1280, 1340, 2100, 2200, 2220, 2242, 2430, STT 2640, BIO 1410, 1420, 1510, 1520, 2121, 2122, CHM, GLG, PHY. Consult an advisor for course seletion based on the transfer institution.

~ General electives include most college level courses in the academic catalog. At least nine credit hours of 2000 level courses are required. Consult an advisor for course selection based on the transfer institution.

^^^ Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Sciences Electives: BIO 1410, 1420, 1510, 1520, 2121, 2122, CHM, GLG, PHY

GA This degree requires at least two courses with significant international content designated as Global Awareness courses.

Transfer Information

Clark State has detailed transfer agreements with many local colleges and universities. The greatest number of these are with Wright State University and are in areas such as Business, English, Math, Pre-Teacher Education, and Psychology. Check the transfer guide section of the Clark State website for more information about these transfer agreements.

Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult with an academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes. With careful scheduling and advising, a student should be able to transfer with junior standing, especially within the state of Ohio.

Questions? We're here to help!

Tracy Ladd Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Arts & Sciences

937-328-5445 laddt@clarkstate.edu