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.