Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (AS) is an undergraduate degree program designed for students who want a rigorous and diverse general curriculum. In addition to focused coursework in Science and Math, the degree requires courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences and the academic plan can be customized with electives catered to the student's professional and personal interests.
This post-secondary academic credential positions students for career advancement, and may be a first step towards earning a Bachelor's degree. In addition, earning this credential can set students apart from others in roles such as health care assistants, medical assistants, nurse assistants, dental assistants, etc. While these positions have specific training for their fields, an Associate of Science degree can differentiate one from other applicants. An Associate's degree is also an appropriate pursuit for students who may be undecided on a major and still exploring their interests and career options.
The AS degree requires students to complete a minimum of 60 credits, 30 of which must be taken at Villanova University. Up to 30 credits can be transferred from an accredited institution at the time of admission.
Humanities in Augustinian Tradition - 9 credits
Civic and Ethical Leadership - 3 credits
Core Literature and Writing Seminar - 3 credits
History - 3 credits
Any History (HIS) Course
Social Science - 3 credits
Course designated as Core Social Science
Math and Science - 27 credits
Students must take 27 credits in Math and Science to include:
- At least one course in MAT/STAT
- Any science course appropriate for a major in a science department
Free Electives - 12 credits
Any courses listed in the course catalog.