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Academic year: 2025-2026

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: $12,462, Books: $607, Supplies: $100

Total Approximate Costs
$13,169
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 62

Composition - select 6 credits

  • 10801136 - English Composition 1 3
  • 20801223 - English Composition 2 3

Public Speaking - select 3 credits

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

Mathematics - select one math course with a minimum of 3 credits at a level of College Algebra or higher

  • 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

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 and a lab *

  • 10806112 - Principles of Sustainability (no lab) 3
  • 10480101 - Renewable Energy and Sustainability (no lab) 4
  • 10806134 - General Chemistry (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

Diversity & Ethnic Studies - select 3 credits

  • 10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies 3

World Language - select 4 credits

  • 10802104 - Spanish 101 4

Humanities - Philosophy and Religion focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)

  • 10809166 - Intro to Ethics 3
  • 20809223 - Intro to World Religions 3

Humanities - Art focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)

  • 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

Humanities - Journalism/Writing focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)

  • 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3

Humanities - Literature focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)

  • 20801212 - Ethnic Literature 3

Humanities - World Language focus (select 6 Humanities credits from two focus areas)

  • 10802105 - Spanish 102 4

Social Sciences - select 6 credits

  • 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 13 credits

  • 10102158 - Business Principles 3
  • 10104110 - Marketing Principles 3
  • 10101110 - Accounting 1 4
  • 10101120 - Accounting 2 4
  • 10102150 - Business Law 3
  • 10104119 - Social Media Marketing 3
  • 10307167 - ECE: Health, Safety and Nutrition 3
  • 10307179 - ECE: Child Development 3
  • 10522106 - EDU: Child and Adolescent Development 3
  • 10196190 - Leadership Development 3
  • 10501101 - Medical Terminology 3
  • 10801197 - Technical Reporting 3
  • 10546101 - Personal Wellness and Fitness 3
  • 10546107 - Stress Management Techniques 2
  • 10506101 - Intro to Engineering 2

Graduation 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.
  • The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a "C" or better.
  • English Composition 1, 10-801-136, must be passed with a "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.
  • **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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