The Associate in Science for Transfer in Biology will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system, as well as other four-year institutions leading to a baccalaureate degree in such areas as botany, zoology, conservation and teaching. The biologist with a baccalaureate degree is prepared to enter graduate or professional programs of specialized study such as medicine, dentistry, medical technology, osteopathy and veterinary medicine.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.
The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
★ Program Requirement GE General Education E Elective
Fall Year 1
Spring Year 1
Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition
Summer Year 2
Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts
Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Fall Year 2
Select one course from the following, based on your emphasis in the major:
Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication
Cal-GETC Area 3B: Humanities
Cal-GETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Spring Year 2
Select one course from the list below, based on your emphasis in the major:
Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies
Electives
Elective units required for Biology AS-T: 0
General Education
Complete the following:
California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All course must be UC transferable)
Double Counting:
Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 10 units.
Complete additional CSU transferrable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 0 units
Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferrable courses.