What you'll study
Associate of Science Degree in General Science
You're required to enroll in a minimum of four courses per semester.
Completion Requirements:
- two (2) Math courses (must include MATH 100 or MATH 108);
- two (2) courses in first-year English - ENGL 151 and ENGL 161 or 163;
- six (6) courses in Science (must include one laboratory science course);
- six (6) courses in second-year Science in two or more subject areas;
- two (2) courses in Arts other than English (excluding mathematics and laboratory science);
- two (2) open elective courses from (Arts, Science or other areas).
For a total of 20 courses
All programs contain a blend of Arts and Science courses so as to support the concept of a broad education. All courses must be transferable to one of the four BC universities. In the course description this is indicated by (T).
*Students may use ENGL 150 in lieu of ENGL 151 toward program completion.
*Students may use ENGL 160 in lieu of ENGL 161 or163 toward program completion.
All programs contain a blend of Arts and Science courses to support the concept of a broad education. Associate Degree courses must be transferable, in the year taken, to at least one BC Research University (UVic, SFU, UBC Vancouver or Okanagan, UNBC). Use the BC Transfer Guide to confirm transfer eligibility for all courses.
Students planning on transferring to another institution with Camosun College’s Associate Degree should consult with that institution to determine whether the individual courses taken will be applicable to their final educational goal.
Co-op Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Co-op designation will be required to successfully complete two (2) Cooperative Work Experience courses:
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 12.0 | |
| COOP WEP | Workplace Education | 0.0 |
| ASDG 101 | Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) | 6.0 |
| ASDG 201 | Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) | 6.0 |
* A student who successfully completes ASDG 101 but does not complete ASDG 201 will qualify for an Internship Designation instead of the Cooperative Education Designation.
Internship Options
In addition to regular program content, students pursuing the Internship designation will be required to complete a minimum of one (1) ASDG work experience course.
| Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Total credits | 6.0 | |
| COOP WEP | Workplace Education | 0.0 |
| ASDG 102* | Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) | 3.0 |
| ASDG 202 | Co-operative Work Experience 2 (optional) | 3.0 |
