| Associate in Science
(AS) degree
In the Associate in Science degree program,
emphasis is placed on the Natural Sciences and
Mathematics.
The program requires the successful completion
of at least 64 semester hours with an overall
grade point average of 2.00 (“C”). It is required that all
GEC and core required courses be completed with a
grade of “C” or better for the purpose of transfer. All
courses submitted for graduation must be numbered
101 or higher. Students transferring to Malcolm X
College from other colleges must complete the last 15
semester hours of required course work in residence
at Malcolm X College to be eligible to receive an
Associate in Science degree. In addition, the School
Code of Illinois states that students planning to graduate
from Malcolm X College must receive a passing
grade on an examination of the Constitution of the
State of Illinois, the code of the American Flag and
the Declaration of Independence. This requirement
also can be met by an official high school transcript
or official GED Score Report, verifying successful
completion of this examination. The completion of
Political Science 201 or History 111, with a grade of
“C” or higher, will meet this requirement.
Thirty-seven 37 to 41 of the 64 (minimum)
required semester hours must be distributed among
the five GEC areas of communications, mathematics,
physical and life sciences, humanities and fine
arts and social science. The GEC enables students to
understand and appreciate their culture and environment,
develop a system of personal values that lead
to civic and social responsibility, and to attain skills in
communications, computation, and thinking necessary
for future growth as learners and productive
members of society.
Students planning to complete the degree requirements
for the AS degree must successfully complete
an additional 12–16 credit hours in Math and
Science. Elective courses totaling 11 credit hours also
must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Students
who plan to transfer to a four-year college may
elect to earn an AS degree without a specific major
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area of concentration or study, but must meet minimum
degree requirements. All students are urged to
consult the Student Success Center.
Associate in Science (AS) degree GEC requirements
Communication 9 semester credits
English 101, 102
Speech 101
Mathematics 3–6 semester credits
Mathematics 118, 121, 122, 125, 135, 204, 207, 208,
209
Physical and Life Sciences 7–8 semester credits
(one course in each area and one must be a lab course)
Astronomy 201
Biology 114, 115, 121, 122
Chemistry 121, 201, 203, 205, 207
Physical Science 101, 102, 111, 112
Physics 131, 221, 222, 231, 232
Humanities and Fine Arts 9 semester credits
(three courses from at least two disciplines)
Art 103, 131, 132, 142, 144, 145, 166
Fine Arts 104, 107, 108
Any Foreign Language 104 and above
Humanities 201,202, 205
Literature 110, 111, 112, 113, 116,121, 122, 131,
133, 150, 211
Music 121, 223, 224
Philosophy 105, 106, 107, 108
Social and Behavior Sciences 9 semester credits
(three courses selected from at least two disciplines)
Economics 201, 202
History 111, 112, 141, 142, 247, 248
Political Science 201, 203, 204
Psychology 201, 207
Social Science 101,
Total Requirements General Education 37–41
AS degree Requirement
(from Math and Sciences) 12–16
Concentration/Open Electives 11
Degree Requirement 64 (minimum) |
