73 Associate of Science Programs

The Associate of Science degree will provide you with the academic knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully transfer to a 4-year college or university to earn your bachelor's degree. The coursework prepares you for many different areas of study, emphasizing math and sciences.

An Associate of Science for transfer degree in Geology prepares the student for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for a four-year degree in Geology. While some jobs are available for technicians with Associate degrees in Geological Science, a Bachelor's degree in Geology is a minimum requirement for employment in exploratory geology, minerals management, and engineering.

An Associate degree in Geological Science prepares the student for transfer to a baccalaureate institution for a four-year degree in Geology. While some jobs are available for technicians with Associate degrees in Geological Science, a Bachelor's degree in Geology is a minimum requirement for employment in exploratory geology, minerals management, and engineering.

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

The College of San Mateo Nursing Program provides students with opportunities for learning at the College, local hospitals, and related health agencies. Clinical practice begins early in the first semester. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). The graduate is also eligible to transfer to a four-year nursing program.

The A.S. degree in Physical Science provides students with a breadth of understanding of the physical sciences, in addition to a depth of knowledge in the specialized fields of astronomy, chemistry, geology, and physics. The program is designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions as majors in Physical Science or related science disciplines.

The Associate in Science in Environmental Science for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary degree that combines social science, policy, and human behavior with physical and biological sciences. The degree consists of earth sciences and economics with a focus on the environment.

Finishers of this Associate Degree end up practicing architecture or find opportunities in related fields that utilize the technical and problem-solving skills obtained from their architectural education.

The Associate in Science in Computer Science for Transfer degree is intended for students interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Computer Science, or similar major.

The Associate in Science in Administration of Justice for Transfer Degree is an excellent way to develop basic concepts of criminal law, corrections, and criminal justice in the United States. This degree will provide a basis for understanding Core principles used in criminal justice, and therefore prepare graduates for career opportunities in the field of criminal justice.

The Associate in Science in Geology transfer degree focuses on an understanding of the internal processes responsible for the formation of the Earth from a scientific perspective. Students choosing the geology degree program will study a range of natural science concepts, including plate tectonics, climate change, and the evolution of the dynamic planet Earth.

The Associate in Science in Public Health Science for Transfer Degree is designed for prospective California State University (CSU) students who are preparing to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree with a major in Public Health Science or a related field. This degree prepares students to become competent professionals in a wide variety of health-related disciplines.

The A.S. degree in Physics is designed to prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate institutions as Physics or other science majors. Physics is also an accepted pre-medical field of study.

The Associate in Science degree in Allied Health Science is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year program or a community college allied-health occupation program, such as Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology, or Registered Nurse.

The Associate in Science Degree in Computer Science for Transfer provides opportunities to study the computing environment for business and scientific solution automation. The degree facilitates transfer into the CSU system. An advanced degree, such as a baccalaureate degree, will prepare students for careers related to business and science programming solutions and management.