43 Natural Sciences Associate of Arts Programs

The Associate of Arts (DTA) degree is directly transferable to most Washington baccalaureate institutions (four-year colleges and universities). It is a general transfer degree appropriate for a wide variety of major areas of study. Students who transfer will be granted junior standing upon transfer.

Mathematical ability and analytical reasoning are among the most in-demand job skills today. The mathematics program is designed to give students the analytical and logical thinking skills necessary for solving problems in a variety of contexts such as science, business, computer programming, social science, and engineering.

This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements plus focus on transferable course work relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions.

The Associate of Arts Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Natural Sciences and Mathematics requires completion of 64 credits which must include the General Education Core plus 18 ± 24 credits in Science and/or Mathematics courses taken from subjects in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This degree provides a solid liberal arts foundation accompanied by strong preparation in Science and Math. Completion of this degree prepares students to continue in multiple science baccalaureate programs as well as programs in health sciences.

An emphasis on Natural Sciences provides the student with an understanding of living and non-living systems and promotes an appreciation of the methodologies and tools of science. Students may select courses that focus on a specific major and then select complementary courses to strengthen their selected focus or they may select courses that strengthen and broaden their overall understanding of the Natural Sciences.

The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Natural Science and Mathematics provides students the opportunity to develop knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about living and nonliving systems. Students will achieve an understanding and appreciation of scientific principles and the scientific method, as well as the potential limits of scientific endeavors and the value systems and ethics associated with human inquiry. In addition, students shall develop skills and understanding beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will not just practice computational skills but will be able to explain and apply basic mathematical concepts and will be able to solve problems through quantitative reasoning.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Chemistry prepares students for further study in chemistry or related physical and life science disciplines. It also provides a background in general chemistry that includes skills appropriate for entry-level employment in science-related industries or laboratories, such as environmental, pharmaceutical, or materials chemistry. Coursework includes instruction in molecular-level interpretations of the properties and reactions of inorganic and organic substances. 

This Associate in Arts degree in General Biology is designed to allow students to study a variety of topics in cell and molecular biology, animal and plant diversity, and receive additional STEM preparation. The coursework prepares students to use the scientific method, critical thinking, and applied reasoning to analyze real world situations.

The Associate in Arts Degree in Physics prepares students for further study in physics or related physical science disciplines. It also provides a background in physics that includes skills appropriate for entry-level employment in science-related industries or laboratories.

This program is designed for students who desire a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences, plus additional coursework in an "Area of Emphasis." This program would be an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC), as the student may satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable coursework relating to baccalaureate majors at these institutions.

An Associate in Arts in Geography for Transfer (AA-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Geography, or similar major.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Geography focuses on the world’s physical and social processes. While Geography majors may go on to specialize in a specific area of Geography, the AAT provides students with a foundational understanding of the main systems and processes that interact to produce and maintain our physical and social world, as well as the tools to study them, including GIS (Geographic Information Systems).

The Mathematics Department offers a range of courses for a variety of needs and plans of study. We support the professional and technical programs as well as the transfer programs. We offer several PreCollege courses that satisfy requirements for students obtaining certificates and students preparing for college-level mathematics courses. Our college-level courses prepare students for the sciences and engineering curriculum, satisfy prerequisites for admission to colleges of business and education, and create the foundation of undergraduate mathematics curriculum for math majors.

Why do some people have access to adequate water or health care, and others don’t? How does climate change drive political conflict? If you’re intrigued by these questions, consider majoring in Geography. Geographers study how human society and culture interact with the physical environment. They explore what we build, where we build, and why.

The associate of arts degree program provides students with a broad academic education to prepare them for the workplace and for upper-level university study. The degree requirements for the associate of arts may be met through LCCC’s university transfer courses or by taking university transfer courses at other recognized colleges and/or universities. Select from the general education/transfer module: Arts and humanities; English composition; Mathematics/statistics/logic and natural sciences.