The Associate of Science degree program prepares you for employment as a Junior Accountant.

The purpose of the Radiologic Science Associate in Science degree program at Merritt College is to prepare qualified practitioners in the art science of diagnostic medical imaging. Radiologic Technologists manipulate sophisticated technical equipment and computers to obtain detailed images of the human body. These images assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and disease in the clinical environment.

The Associate of Science degree program prepares you for Entry to Mid-Level Management positions in Administrative Services, Hospitality, Sales, Marketing, General Business, and Human Resources Management.

The Management and Supervision Associate of Science program combines theory with practical application and prepares you for employment in Entry-Level Managerial positions.

The Natural Sciences represent a branch of science with multiple paths that deals with the physical world, including physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and astronomy. The Associate in Science degree in Natural Sciences will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Major course requirements and the General Education requirements.

Science courses emphasize problem-solving, critical thinking, and synthesis of information. Students will practice laboratory safety, carry out experimental procedures, and identify possible sources of error. Students will learn to apply principles of scientific inquiry, differentiate a theory from a hypothesis, and differentiate fact from opinion in regard to sciences. Students will develop the connection of the relevance of science to everyday events and circumstances in a broad interdisciplinary context. For the Associate of Science, students must complete the General Education pattern and elective courses for an additional 40 units. As this degree alone may not be complete preparation for transfer, students wishing to continue at the UC or CSU system should meet with a counselor to develop a transfer plan which addresses all general education and lower-division transfer requirements.

The Business Information Systems Associate of Science program prepares students to work in an office environment as an Office Manager, Supervisor, and Administrative Assistant using a variety of office technology and computer-based Applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics).

Mathematics is the language of the sciences and as such, these courses are needed as prerequisites to science courses and for student success in general. In the modern world, there are many fields that need specialists in mathematics. Careers in mathematics include scientists, researchers, programmers, and other specialists in information systems, mathematics teachers, actuaries, and insurance specialists, and people who can combine mathematical knowledge with a scientific, technological, or business background. The Associate in Science degree in Mathematics will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the Major course requirements and the General Education requirements.

To qualify for the Associate in Science in Health Sciences degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/ AS General Education requirements.

The Nursery Management Specialist Associate in Science degree program provides advanced training for working in the wholesale and retail nursery industry. Students will learn growing and maintenance practices for a wide variety of plant species, advanced propagation techniques, watering systems, basic soil and fertilizer chemistry, pest and disease control, and nursery business operations.

The Associate in Science in Mathematics for Transfer Degree (AS-T) is designed for students planning to transfer into a mathematics major. Successful completion of the program with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 affords students specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system such as admission to a CSU with junior status, priority admission to a CSU campus with a similar major, and to a program or major in mathematics or similar major.

The Nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This program is designed to prepare students for beginning positions in Registered Nursing. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the state licensing examination for registered nurses. The course of study includes instruction in applied nursing sciences, related natural and social/behavioral sciences, and clinical nursing experience in hospitals and healthcare facilities located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The Landscape Design and Construction Specialist Associate in Science degree program provides additional training for students interested in working in the field of landscape design/build. The curriculum provides advanced studies in design, plant ID, and basic horticulture, and provides foundational training toward working in a design/ build firm, and obtaining a landscape contractor’s license, irrigation design certification, and related specialties (lighting, water features, water management).

The Landscape and Parks Maintenance Specialist Associate in Science degree program provides additional training for students interested in working in the field of landscape and parks maintenance. The curriculum provides advanced studies in horticulture, plant ID, and maintenance practices, and provides foundational training for working for parks and recreation departments, golf courses, public works, landscape maintenance companies, or starting one’s own landscape maintenance business.

The mission of the Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T) degree program is to provide students with knowledge of the criminal justice system and its diverse components, as well as provide the training necessary to enter various careers in the criminal justice sector. The program is for those who seek to prepare for a career in criminal justice, transfer to a college or university, and for those who are currently employed in an administration of justice agency and who seek training for career advancement.