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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Associate of Science (A.S.)

The Department of Applied Arts and Sciences offers the Associate of Science degree. The Associate of Science degree is considered a general education transfer degree and does not include a major or minor course of study. To receive an Associate of Science degree, students must:

  • successfully complete all lower-division general education requirements with the exception of the language requirement with a letter grade of C- or better;
  • earn a minimum of 60 credits, at least 30 of which must be from the University of Montana-Missoula;
  • maintain an institutional cumulative GPA of 2.00.
  • Complete 9 credits of transferable coursework in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) beyond those taken as general education requirements.

Students may begin coursework in the autumn, spring, or summer semesters. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the 60 credit requirement or general education course requirements, but do fulfill financial aid credit load requirements.

Students planning on completing a baccalaureate degree are encouraged to select specific general education courses and electives that meet the requirements for that future major. Students work with their advisor to develop an AS degree plan to best prepare them to transition to a four-year degree.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - GENERAL A.S.

Degree Specific Credits: 60

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree has the following general requirements. Students must:

  • Complete all of the university's general education requirements with the exception of the language requirement and the advanced writing requirement.
    • All courses taken to satisfy general education requirements must be taken for a traditional letter grade and must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
  • Complete a minimum of 60 credits.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative institutional GPA of 2.0.
  • Complete at least 30 of the total 60 degree credits at Missoula College or UM-Missoula.
  • Complete 9 credits of transferable coursework in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) beyond those taken as general education requirements. Those courses offered at Missoula College are listed below.

Missoula College students are limited to enrolling in lower-division (100- and 200-level) courses only. 

Additional STEM Courses for the A.S. Degree

Associate of Science STEM Courses
Complete 9 credits of the following courses in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) beyond those taken as general education requirements.9
Contemporary Mathematics
Probability and Linear Mathematics
College Algebra
College Trigonometry
Applied Calculus
Discover Biology
Montana Ecosystems
Principles of Living Systems
Principles of Living Systems Lab
Communicating Biology
Basic Human Biology
Basic Human Biology Laboratory
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Microbiology for Health Sciences
Microbiology Health Sciences Lab
Pharmacology and Addictions
Introduction to General Chemistry
Introduction to Physical Geology
Introduction to Physical Geology Lab
Basic Human Nutrition
Fundamentals of Physical Science
Nature and Society
Accounting Procedures I
Accounting Procedures II
Payroll Accounting
Principles of Financial Accounting
Principles of Managerial Accounting
Income Tax Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Government and Nonprofit Accounting
Medical Terminology
Medical Billing Fundamentals
Pharmaceutical Products
Medical Office Procedures
Computerized Medical Billing
Personal Finance
Introduction to Business
Issues in Sustainability
Social Media Strategy & Management
Programming with C++ I
Interdisciplinary Computer Science I
Intro to Computer Modeling
Social & Ethical Issues in CS
System Analysis and Design
Databases and SQL
Nutritional Cooking
Technical Drafting
Introduction to CAD
3D CAD
GIS Mapping
Civil Drafting
Principles of Microeconomics
Digital Imaging I
CCNA 1: Exploration
CCNA 2: Exploration
Introduction to Operating Systems and the Command Line
Network OS - Desktop
Network OS - Server Administration
Network OS - Infrastructure
Project Management
Enterprise Security
CCNA 3: Exploration
CCNA 4: Exploration
Cloud Systems
Computer Repair & Maintenance
Professional Certification
Digital Publishing & Design
Interactive Web II
Intro to Surveying for Engineers
 

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