Science
- Associate of Science (A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, Online
61-66 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
2 years (5 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Science?
Pursue your passion with exciting experiences that prepare you for a robust transfer program and a wide variety of high-demand STEM careers.
- Explore your path at Reynolds before transferring to an exciting major in biology, chemistry, environmental science/kinesiology, geoscience, marine science, or physics.
- Begin your journey toward professional programs like dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and veterinary science.
- Gain translatable skills to other fields such as data analytics, science communication, and environmental policy.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Get a Skill. Get a Job. Get Ahead.
G3 financial assistance at Reynolds can help cover tuition for select programs like this one! Starting something new or changing a career path can be scary, but if you want to earn workplace certifications or an academic degree that leads to a career, G3 tuition assistance can help remove the financial barrier of going to college.
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Learn introductory science with your peers in a fun, safe, intimate setting.
Your professors have research and industry experience in their speciality fields and are waiting to share it with you.
We’ve invested millions of dollars to upgrade our STEM facilities with the latest technology for laboratory and practical instruction at both Downtown and Parham Road Campuses.
The best part about coming to work every day is knowing that I will make a difference in a student's journey.
Professor Ramzi Ockaili, Ph.D.
Class Highlights
BIO 101: General Biology I
Focuses on biological processes with a chemical foundation, including macromolecules, cellular structure, metabolism, and genetics in an evolutionary context.
CHM 241: Organic Chemistry I
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms.
GOL 105 - Physical Geology
Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and its modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crystal deformation.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Science program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: The Associate of Science degree is intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, or computer science.
The degree is designed for individuals pursuing majors that require a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics. With continued advances across all areas of science, opportunities for individuals with expertise in these fields are rapidly expanding. This program provides the academic preparation necessary for transfer into a wide range of scientific disciplines, from botany to zoology and from chemistry or geoscience to physics.
In addition, the Science degree supports preparation for admission to professional schools or upper-division majors in medically related fields such as dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Demonstrate basic lab skills, effectively communicate laboratory data and information from the scientific method and apply the interdisciplinary approach of science to society.
- Demonstrate basic competency with word processing, spreadsheets, and be able to create, analyze and interpret charts, graphs, and data tables as related to the scientific fields.
- Basic content knowledge and laboratory skills in two of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics, or intermediate content knowledge and laboratory skills in Chemistry.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and use mathematical formulas and apply them to lab experiments using scientific reasoning.
- Display fluency with algebraic, exponential functions and manipulations necessary for success in statistical and mathematical calculations.
PROGRAM NOTES: This degree satisfies the requirements for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: General college curricular admission.
PROGRAM NOTES: The following high school units are strongly recommended for the Science degree: four units of English, four units of college preparatory mathematics (including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry or advanced math), two units of laboratory science, and two to three units of a foreign language.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by passing the computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, or by completing ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy. Students not passing the computer competency exam for ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy may retake the exam only once.
TRANSFER INFORMATION: Students are advised to consult the upper-division college, university, or professional school to which they intend to transfer for specific major and admission requirements. Additionally, students should note that grades of C or higher are typically required for courses to be eligible for transfer to a four-year institution.
NOTE TO PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS: Students who wish to be licensed to teach in Virginia should earn a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts, science, or mathematics field. Students should consult with their advisor regarding elective choices that match their desired teaching endorsement area(s). While enrolled at the community college, students should prepare for and successfully complete Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics), the initial teacher licensure examination.
