Associate of Science Transfer - Associate Degree
Are you on your path to a bachelor's degree? The Associate of Science Transfer - Associate Degree is designed for students who may be undecided in their major, have a specific career in mind, or would like to earn a two-year transfer degree with the ultimate goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree. This program delivers courses that may include the academic areas of communications, social sciences and humanities with an emphasis in mathematics and sciences.
Get a Smart Start on your bachelor's
This two-year transfer program is a smart way to begin earning your degree. NWTC's Associate of Science degree helps you complete general education requirements with emphasis on math courses such as algebra, trigonometry and calculus as well as sciences like microbiology, chemistry and physics.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
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Save thousands in tuition
Start your bachelor's degree here and save thousands in tuition! A course credit at a four-year public university is $328, but one NWTC course credit is only $158. When you earn an associate of science degree and transfer your credits to a four-year college, you’ll enter as a junior and have saved roughly 40% on your bachelor’s degree!
Undecided on a college major?
Complete general education requirements – focusing on math, science, and other STEM classes – while deciding on your career. It’s the smart way to earn a degree.
- Email:
- nicole.schneider@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5708
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Students who are interested in applying to the Associate of Science Transfer - Associate Degree should complete the application and are recommended to meet with an NWTC Admission Advisor or NWTC Career Coach before submitting the application or once the application is submitted if they have any questions. To schedule an appointment please contact Enrollment Services at (920) 498-5444.
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply
- Submit the following to transcripts@nwtc.edu:
- Proof of High School completion in the form of an official High School, GED or HSED transcript.
- College transcript (if applicable)
- If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
- Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
The program details below outline the basic graduation requirements. To ensure you are choosing the program that best meets your needs, a meeting with an NWTC Admissions Advisor is highly encouraged. If you are undecided on a career path, consider meeting with our Career Services Team to explore your options. To learn more, contact us! New and/or current program students, view your progress using the My Program Courses tool in your my.NWTC account. The My Program Courses tool allows you to track your graduation progress. Still have questions and/or need some help? Your NWTC Academic Advisor is excited to connect with you!
Composition - select 6 credits
Public Speaking - select 3 credits
Mathematics - select one math course at a level of College Algebra or higher
Biological Sciences - select a minimum of one course with a lab *
Physical Sciences - select a minimum of one course with a lab *
Diversity & Ethnic Studies - select 3 credits
World Language - select 4 credits
Humanities - Philosophy and Religion focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)
Humanities - Art focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)
Humanities - Journalism/Writing focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)
Humanities - Literature focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)
Humanities - World Language focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)
Social Sciences - select 6 credits
Health/Wellness/Physical Education - 1 credit needed overall
Electives - select 12 credits
Graduation Requirement - 1 credit needed overall
- Curriculum Note: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- All prerequisite/corequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- * Mathematics & Natural Sciences: Twenty (20) credits needed overall. Select one Biological and one Physical science course with lab components. Science courses without a lab component are noted and can be used to fulfill focus area credit requirements.
- World Language requirement may be met with one (1) year in high school with a “C” or better OR one (1) semester in college. World language courses may count toward Humanities, Fine Arts, or Electives.
- Elective college courses may count toward Humanities, Fine Arts, or Electives.
Program Outcomes
- Communicate Effectively
- Demonstrate Community and Global Accountability
- Demonstrate Personal Accountability
- Solve Problems Effectively
- Think Critically and Creatively
- Value Individual Differences and Abilities
- Work Cooperatively and Professionally
What's next after graduation?
Start here. Finish at a four-year.
NWTC transfer programs are offered through collaborative agreements with our four-year college and university partners. See where your associate degree credits will transfer.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Note
- The Associate of Science Transfer - Associate Degree will allow students to take the first 2 years at NWTC and then transfer as a Junior to a 4-year institution.
- Students will need to meet admissions requirements for transfer college and/or university of their choice.
- Create a schedule to meet your needs. Some classes can be taken online or in a flexible format to fit your lifestyle.
- Many courses require a final grade "C" or better to transfer credit to 4-year institutions. For transfer purposes, students must also meet the accepting 4-year institution requirements to earn the Bachelor degree with the accepting institution’s major(s).
Where can I transfer these credits?
- Online
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Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.