Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees

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Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees

Students planning to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university can complete their first two years at Nashville State Community College and receive an Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. The primary goal of these degrees is to prepare students to successfully pursue the baccalaureate degree. Nashville State Community College develops transfer agreements with area universities, which are available in the Student Services Building.
Tennessee State University has a full-time advisor available in the Student Services Building to help transfer students. An Austin Peay advisor makes regular visits to the Nashville State campus.

Associate of Science Degree / Associate of Arts Degree .....Required Hours: 60

General Education Requirements: .............41 Hours
English Composition ..................................6 hours
English Oral Presentation Communication.....3 hours
Literature ...................................................3 hours
Humanities and/or Fine Arts ........................6 hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences .........................6 hours
History .......................................................6 hours
Natural Sciences lab course .........................8 hours
Mathematics ...............................................3 hours

Area of Emphasis / Courses in the intended baccalaureate major: .........19 hours

Foreign language courses will be an additional requirement for the A.A. and B.A. degrees at Tennessee Board of Regents’ Universities. To maximize transferability, students should identify and consult with the University to which they intend to transfer as early as possible.

Associate of Science Degree and Associate of Arts Degree Areas of Emphasis

Lists of recommended courses for these university majors are available in Student Services and from the appropriate program offices.

American Sign Language
Studio Art
Biology
Biotechnology
Business and Information Systems
Chemistry
Child Development and Family Relationships
Computer Science
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Family and Consumer Sciences
General Studies
Geography
History
Horticulture
Industrial Management
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Music
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Law
Pre-Nursing
Psychology
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech and Communications

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		Catalog Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees Students planning to earn a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college or university can complete their first two years at Nashville State Community College and receive an Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. The primary goal of these degrees is to prepare students to successfully pursue the baccalaureate degree. Nashville State Community College develops transfer agreements with area universities, which are available in the Student Services Building. Tennessee State University has a full-time advisor available in the Student Services Building to help transfer students. An Austin Peay advisor makes regular visits to the Nashville State campus. Associate of Science Degree / Associate of Arts Degree .....Required Hours: 60 General Education Requirements: .............41 Hours English Composition ..................................6 hours English Oral Presentation Communication.....3 hours Literature ...................................................3 hours Humanities and/or Fine Arts ........................6 hours Social/Behavioral Sciences .........................6 hours History .......................................................6 hours Natural Sciences lab course .........................8 hours Mathematics ...............................................3 hours Area of Emphasis / Courses in the intended baccalaureate major: .........19 hours Foreign language courses will be an additional requirement for the A.A. and B.A. degrees at Tennessee Board of Regents’ Universities. To maximize transferability, students should identify and consult with the University to which they intend to transfer as early as possible. Associate of Science Degree and Associate of Arts Degree Areas of Emphasis Lists of recommended courses for these university majors are available in Student Services and from the appropriate program offices. American Sign Language Studio Art Biology Biotechnology Business and Information Systems Chemistry Child Development and Family Relationships Computer Science Construction Management Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Environmental Science Family and Consumer Sciences General Studies Geography History Horticulture Industrial Management Mathematics Medical Technology Music Occupational Therapy Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Nursing Psychology Secondary Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Speech and Communications Return to General Education Information