Associate in Science

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is specifically designed for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, areas of study. This degree has a modified general education package which allows students in these demanding fields the opportunity to remain on track with their cohorts at the 4-year institutions and complete a couple of general education courses after they transfer to their institution of choice. Under the AS degree model, students will take one additional math course and one science course, which will delay two GECC courses in the Humanities & Fine Arts and Social & Behavioral Sciences categories. The GECC package remains intact; However, a student will complete the package upon transfer to a university.

Within our transfer degree programs, specific courses may be recommended based on a student’s intended major and transfer institution. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor each semester to ensure they are taking the appropriate coursework while completing their degree requirements.

Even if a student’s specific concentration or major is not listed on the application or program pages, academic advisors can help ensure the right coursework is taken for the student’s chosen major.

Program Details

Associate in Science

Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
In-District Tuition: $174/credit hour
Out-of-District Tuition: $348/credit hour
Average Time to Complete: 2 years
Financial Options: Financial Aid is available.

Degree Requirements

Communication
Course	Hours
ENGL 101 - Critical Reading & Writing	3 (C or higher)
ENGL 102 - Multimodal Composition	3 (C or higher)
COMM 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication	3
Total Credit Hours	9

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Fine Arts & Humanities
Course	Hours
Any IAI Fine Arts	3
Any IAI Humanities	3
Total Credit Hours	6

Social & Behavioral Sciences
Course	Hours
Social & Behavioral Science - 2 courses from at least 2 disciplines.	3 each
Total Credit Hours	6

Life & Physical Sciences
Course	Hours
Life Science - Any one IAI Life Science course	3-4
Physical Science - Any one IAI Physical Science course	3-4
Life Science, Physical Science, CHEM 162, CHEM 241, CHEM 242 or PHYS 173 - One additional course: any IAI Life or Physical Science, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II or Fluids & Thermal Physics	3-4
Lab Requirement - At least one science course must have a lab component	-
Total Credit Hours	10

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Mathematics
Course	Hours
Math - Any one IAI Math course	3
Math - IAI Course, Math 271, or Math 272 - Either one additional IAI Math course, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations	3
Total Credit Hours	3

Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.

IAI Electives
Course	Hours
Different universities require different coursework in preparation to transfer. You should consult your Academic Advisor at Heartland and the registrar at the college or university you are considering to learn how courses you've taken at Heartland will transfer.	-
Total Credit Hours	23

Transfer Guide

Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI)

Heartland Community College is a participant in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI), a statewide transfer agreement among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois. For more information about the Illinois Articulation Initiative, please visit the IAI website.

General Education Core Curriculum Requirement

For the completion of the Associate in Science degree, you will need to complete a minimum of 41 general education core hours as part of the 60-credit hour degree. The remaining credit hours are electives. The icons you see below indicate what category of IAI your course will satisfy. You will find these icons throughout the schedule within the course description. Please click on the category to view what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories.

View what courses Heartland has to offer within each of the required categories:
Communications
Fine Arts
Humanities
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences

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Application Fee
70+

Programs of Study
19

Average Class Size

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