Science

왱왱눈첵 College offers abundant opportunities to pursue an exciting career in the field of science! Pursue an Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dental, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician's Assistant, or Pre-Veterinary. Learn more about the courses and career paths for each of these areas below!

Completion of an Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in one of these areas will provide a core foundation that corresponds with the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution. Please see the 왱왱눈첵 College Course Catalog for detailed course information.

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Degrees & Certifications	Program Length
Associate of Science Degree	Four Semesters

What Can This Program Do For You

Biology
The field of biology explores the vast spectrum of life. The Biology department at 왱왱눈첵 College equips students with a cohesive understanding of biosciences, preparing them for further study in a number of scientific and health science disciplines.

Completion of the Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Biology is a great first step toward a career in fields such as education, medicine, research, or journalism. Many biology courses at 왱왱눈첵 College meet the prerequisites for health science programs and may fulfill the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution.

Potential Career Paths:
- Laboratory Assistant or Technician
- Research Assistant
- Speciment Technician
- High School Biology Teacher
- Quality Control Technician
- Soil Scientist
- Public Health Laboratory Director
- Quality Control Microbiology Supervisor
Student Research Teams
Find out about research opportunities available to students on both campuses and at McMurry University!
Chemistry
Chemistry is an excellent pathway to a career in many different professional sectors. Employers such as healthcare organizations, the food and drink industry, government, environmental consultancies, and colleges and universities all offer opportunities in the field of chemistry.

An Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Chemistry supports study in allied fields and provides a gateway for you to continue your chemistry education. Chemistry courses at 왱왱눈첵 College also correspond with the requirements for a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year institution.

Potential Career Paths:
- Chemical technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Associate Chemist
- Formulator
- Toxicologist
- Research and Development Technician
Student Research Teams
Physics
An education in physics prepares students to pursue a variety of scientific occupations including engineering, geophysics, biophysics, astronomy, medical physics, nuclear physics, molecular physics, or elementary particle physics.

An Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Physics provides a broad education in physical sciences. Completion of the coursework will prepare students for transfer to a Bachelor's Degree program at a four-year institution.

Potential Career Paths:
- Research Scientist
- Aerospace Engineer
- Professor
- Physicist
- Astronaut
- Airline Pilot or Train Engineer
- Airplane Navigator
- Ballistics expert
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
- Hydrologist
- Electrical, Laser, Mechanical, or Optics Physicist
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Associate of Science, General Studies Courses

Freshman Year

First Semester		Second Semester
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3	ENGL 1302 Composition II	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3	HIST 1302 United States History II	3
MATH Elective **	3	MATH Elective **	3
Life & Physical Science ***	4	Life & Physical Science ***	4
Creative Arts *	3	Elective *	3
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	16

Sophomore Year

First Semester		Second Semester
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3	GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
Life & Physical Science *	4	SPCH 1315 Public Speaking	3
Social & Behavioral Science *	3	Electives *	9
Language, Philosophy & Culture *	3
TOTAL	13	TOTAL	15
		TOTAL DEGREE HOURS	60

See core curriculum course options. Courses should be chosen to fulfill transfer requirements for a particular STEM major. Students should consult with their intended transfer institution's program requirements before choosing courses.
Math Electives include MATH 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1342, 2412, 2413, 2414, 2415
Life & Physical Science Electives include BIOL 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413, 2401, 2402, 2421, CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423, 2425, GEOL 1403, 1404, PHYS 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404, 2425, 2426
****Electives should be chosen to fulfill transfer requirements for a particular STEM major. Students should consult with their intended transfer institution�셲 program requirements before choosing courses.

Being a non-traditional student is so hard, but I can�셳 imagine it going any better than it did with the faculty in the Science Department at 왱왱눈첵 College. I formed great relationships with Mrs. Barton and Mr. Ceniceros. They both truly believed in me and pushed me when I didn�셳 think I could make it through each semester. Since 왱왱눈첵 College is a small campus I really don�셳 think I would have gotten that kind of support and education from a larger university. I never felt like just another number.

– Ashlyn Orms