Associate Degree in Liberal Arts: Natural Sciences
Alameda, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 13,410
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Natural Sciences is a group of courses emphasizing the examination of the physical universe, its life forms, and its natural phenomena.
What you will learn
Students will demonstrate an understanding of experimental methodologies, testing hypotheses, and the power of systematic questioning as investigative tools. Students will examine the relationship of scientific and technological capability with human values and social goals, and gain a sophisticated understanding of science as a human endeavor, including the limitations as well as the power of scientific inquiry.
Scholarships provide students with opportunities to attend college, advance their knowledge and skills for career readiness and help them prepare for both academic opportunities and financial challenges after transfer. This website provides information and resources to assist students in how to begin their search for scholarship opportunities. Note that requirements and deadlines vary among every scholarship.
College of Alameda Promise
The College of Alameda (COA) Promise is a pathway for Alameda high school graduates to access a quality college education. Eligible students will receive a year of college without fees.
Peralta Foundation Scholarships
Each semester, the Peralta Colleges Foundation is committed to providing students with access to post-secondary education and persistence services so they can complete college prepared for a successful career. The Peralta Promise enables qualifying students to attend their first semester at one of the Peralta Colleges – Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda, or Berkeley City College – for free!
External Scholarships
Here is a list of general scholarships that are available for community college students. Not every scholarship has a citizenship requirement. Review the following scholarships for your eligibility.
Recommended Course Sequence
Fall 1
- BIOL 10 Introduction to Biology
- ENGL 1A Composition and Reading or ENGL 1AS Composition and Reading (w/ support)
- MATH 13 Introduction to Statistics (+213 Support Course)
- COUN 24 College Success or COUN 57 Career and Life Planning
Spring 1
- CHEM 30A Introductory General Chemistry
- ENGL 5 Critical Thinking in Reading and Writing
- HIST 7A History of the United States to 1877
- PSYCH 1A Introduction to General Psychology
- LIS 74 Information Seeking Behavior
Fall 2
- BIOL 2 Human Anatomy
- POSCI 1 Government and Politics in the United States
- COMM 45 Public Speaking
- ART 1 Introduction to Art History
- KIN 60A Circuit Training for Strength I – Fundamentals
Spring 2
- BIOL 4 Human Physiology
- HIST 7B History of the United States since 1865
- GEOG 2 Cultural Geography
- SOC 5 Minority Groups
- KIN 54A Cross Fitness I – Fundamentals
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Develop knowledge of their own critical thinking skills and processes.
- Recognize the effects of their communication skills on others’ perceptions of themselves.
- Develop an awareness of the manifold perspectives of the diversity of peoples and cultures that surround them.
What can I do with a degree in Liberal Arts: Natural Sciences?
Those who major in natural science have a huge selection of possible careers to choose from, with most being in the medical, health, and earth sciences. While some careers focus their scope inside a laboratory, most careers allow for independent or team research that’s in the field, as well. These careers need curiosity, logical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills to bring all these sciences together to problem-solve different situations.