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Academic year: 2026-2027

Associate of Science Transfer - Associate Degree

Program Code: 208002

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.

Delivery

  • Day
  • Evening
  • Full-time
  • Online: With the exception of lab-based science and upper-level math requirements.
  • Part-time
  • Weekend

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Aurora
  • Crivitz
  • Green Bay
  • Luxemburg
  • Marinette
  • Oconto Falls
  • Shawano
  • Sturgeon Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $11,251, Books: $607, Supplies: $100

Total Approximate Costs
$11,958
See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.

This program is fully eligible for financial aid.

Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=208002

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.

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

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!

Minimum Credits to Complete 61

COMMUNICATION (SELECT 9 CREDITS)

Composition Courses (Select 6 credits)

  • 10801136 - English Composition 1 3
  • 20801223 - English Composition 2 3
  • 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3

Public Speaking (Select 3 credits)

  • 10801196 - Oral/Interpersonal Communication 3
  • 10801198 - Speech 3

QUANTITATIVE REASONING AND NATURAL SCIENCES

Quantitative Reasoning (Select one course with a minimum of 3 credits)

  • 10804195 - College Algebra 3
  • 10804196 - Trigonometry 3
  • 10804197 - College Algebra and Trig 5
  • 10804198 - Calculus 1 4
  • 10804181 - Calculus 2 4
  • 10804189 - Introductory Statistics* 3
  • 10804188 - Applied Statistics Enhancement* 1

NATURAL SCIENCES (SELECT 6 CREDITS WITHIN THE BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES. TWO COURSES MUST HAVE A LAB)

Biological Sciences (Select a minimum of one course with a lab)

  • 10806189 - Basic Anatomy (no lab) 3
  • 10806114 - General Biology (lab) 4
  • 10806197 - Microbiology (lab) 4
  • 10806177 - General Anatomy and Physiology (lab) 4
  • 10806179 - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (lab) 4

Physical Sciences (Select a minimum of one course with a minimum of 3 credits with a lab)

  • 10806112 - Principles of Sustainability (no lab) 3
  • 10480101 - Renewable Energy and Sustainability (no lab) 4
  • 10806135 - College Chemistry (lab) 5
  • 10806154 - General Physics 1 (lab) 4
  • 10806158 - Calc Physics 1 Enhancement (no lab)** 1
  • 10806164 - General Physics 2 (lab) 4
  • 10806168 - Calc Physics 2 Enhancement (no lab)*** 1

Global Studies & Languages (Select 1 course)

  • 10802104 - Spanish 101 4

Humanities & Fine Arts (Select up to 6 credits)

  • 10809166 - Intro to Ethics 3
  • 20809223 - Intro to World Religions 3
  • 10803101 - Native History and U.S. Political Relations 3
  • 10203104 - Photography-Digital 3
  • 10815200 - Ceramics 1: Hand Building 3
  • 10815201 - Ceramics 2: Wheel Throwing 3
  • 10815202 - Ceramics 3: Intermediate 3
  • 10815203 - Ceramics 4: Advanced 3
  • 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3
  • 20801212 - Ethnic Literature 3
  • 10802105 - Spanish 102 4

Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select 6 credits. The course with an asterisk is required)

  • 10809122 - Intro to American Government 3
  • 10809196 - Intro to Sociology 3
  • 10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies * 3
  • 10809195 - Economics 3
  • 20809291 - Principles of Microeconomics 3
  • 20809287 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3
  • 10809198 - Intro to Psychology 3
  • 10809188 - Developmental Psychology 3
  • 10809159 - Abnormal Psychology 3

Electives (Select up to 21 credits)

  • 10501101 - Medical Terminology 3
  • 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3
  • 10546101 - Personal Wellness and Fitness 3
  • 10546107 - Stress Management Techniques 2
  • 10506101 - Intro to Engineering 2
  • 10506136 - College Chemistry 2 5
  • 10506146 - Intro to Environmental Science 3
  • 10506159 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4
  • 10506101 - Intro to Engineering 2
  • 10506160 - Organic Chemistry 1 4
  • 10506162 - Organic Chemistry 2 4
  • 10506163 - Solid and Hazardous Waste 2
  • 10506164 - Air Pollution Control Systems 2
  • 10506161 - Hydrolics and Hydrology 3
  • 10506148 - Environmental Chem Analysis 4
  • 10660116 - Introduction to AC/DC 2
  • 10660105 - DC 2: Circuits 1
  • 10660108 - AC 2: Reactance 1
  • 10660109 - AC3: RLC Circuits 1
  • 10660106 - DC 3: Circuit Theorems 1
  • 10662105 - Advanced Circuits 3
  • 10152170 - Programming in Python 3
  • 10660101 - Digital 1: Logic 1
  • 10660102 - Digital 2: Sequential 1
  • 10660103 - Digital 3: Registers 1
  • 10660113 - Digital 4: ALU 1
  • 10152141 - Programming in Java Part 1 3
  • 10152142 - Programming in Java Part 2 3
  • 10152125 - Database Design 3
  • 10152173 - Programming in C# Part 1 3
  • 10152174 - Programming in C# Part 2 3
  • 10606111 - Mechanical Design-Exploring 1
  • 10606159 - Engineering Materials-Intro 3

Program Requirement (1 credit needed overall)

  • 10890101 - College 101 1
  • Curriculum Note: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
  • All prerequisite/corequisite courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
  • Students must earn a “C” or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.
  • English Composition 1, 10-801-136, must be passed with a "C" or better.
  • Science courses without a lab component are noted and can be used to fulfill focus area credit requirements.
  • *Applied Statistics Enhancement is a one-credit “add-on” course to move learning from an introductory statistics to applied statistics knowledge. You may enroll in the two courses simultaneously.
  • **Calc Physics 1 Enhancement is a one-credit “add-on” course to move from algebra-based physics to calculus-based physics knowledge. Enroll in this course upon completion of 10806154 General Physics 1 and 10804198 Calculus 1.
  • ***Calc Physics 2 Enhancement is a one-credit “add-on” course to move from algebra-based physics to calculus-based physics knowledge. Enroll in this course upon completion of 10806164 General Physics 2 and 10804198 Calculus 1.
  • 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.
Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/associate-of-science-transfer
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