The Associate in General Science Education (AS-T #1) degree is an articulated transfer agreement for future secondary general science teachers between community colleges and most four-year institutions within the state of Washington. This degree shall only be granted to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students will enter the four-year institution at junior standing. Admission to Washington four-year institutions' schools of education is not guaranteed to students holding an Associate in General Science Education AS-T #1 degree. It is highly recommended that students meet with a counselor or academic adviser at Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College or the Institute for Extended Learning on a regular basis to be sure that the requirements specified in this degree are met. Students should also seek academic advising at the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer early in their educational planning to learn about additional requirements and procedures for admission. To earn this degree, students must complete a minimum of 90-92 credits in academic courses numbered 100 and above and meet specific distribution requirements. Courses must be chosen from the following specified distribution areas: communication - 15 credits, humanities/social sciences - 10 credits, mathematics - 15 credits, science - 40-45 credits, 5-7 credits in additional required course(s), and an additional 5 recommended credits in education. At least 5 credits must be W-designated (writing-intensive). At least 30 credits must be earned from Spokane Community College or Spokane Falls Community College. At SFCC, all prior college-level credits and grade points are transferred for calculating total credits and GPA. This degree does not fulfill all general education requirements of four-year institutions.

Use this program outline in conjunction with the degree worksheet which shows a full course listing for each distribution area. Consult a counselor or academic adviser for recommended courses specific to student's choice of transfer institution.

1. Complete AS-T #1 - General Science Education degree requirements, or consult a college counselor/adviser for degree requirements specific to student's choice of specialty in elementary or secondary education.
2. Carefully check the foreign language requirements of the college to which you plan to transfer. If possible, complete these requirements while enrolled at the community college.
3. Completion of recommended courses in a pre-major for transfer does not necessarily assure a student admission to a four-year institution or a specific program.

College Transfer Information

While students attend college for a variety of reasons, most attend for the purpose of acquiring the knowledge and skills needed for entering a particular field of work, occupation or profession. Because the first two years of college are frequently spent meeting general college or university requirements, many options are available to students who plan to complete their freshman and sophomore years at SCC or SFCC.

Students should always check the requirements of the four-year institution from which they intend to graduate. Careful planning is necessary, as transferability of specific courses or programs is determined solely by the college to which the student transfers. Transfer guides, available in counseling centers at SCC and SFCC, should be consulted by all students planning to transfer.

Students who have not made a decision regarding a transfer institution should follow the Community Colleges of Spokane requirements for the associate of arts degree. These requirements will satisfy most of the general course requirements for graduation from other institutions. Requirements for the associate of arts degree and a complete listing of courses available will be found in the college catalog.

Counseling Services

Educational, vocational and personal counseling services are available to all students through the counseling centers at SCC or SFCC. Students may obtain professional counseling services prior to registration to plan their program of study. In addition, faculty advisers are assigned to each student to provide further assistance during the year.