BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AREA - BIOLOGY TRACK
Effective Date: 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2019
Completion of the following curriculum will satisfy the requirements for an Associate in Science degree at KCTCS and related baccalaureate BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AREA - BIOLOGY TRACK degree at Morehead State University. This pathway
meets the general education, pre-major, and program requirements.
The suggested courses in this pathway leads to an Associate and Baccalaureate major. The course
recommendations for the first two years are required for the Baccalaureate degree, but also apply to the
associate degree. The completion of these courses will enable a student to move efficiently into the last
two years of the baccalaureate program.
It is important to discuss revisions to the plan, graduation requirements, entrance requirements, and other
important program requirements with your advisor. Students who complete the associate degree in this pathway are
guaranteed acceptance into the pathway as stated, unless otherwise noted on the pathway.
Sample 1st & 2nd Year Progression
Pre-Transfer Notes
1. In semester 1, students may choose MAT 150 or any course that transfers as MoSU's MATH 152.
2. In semester 2, students may choose MAT 155 or any course that transfers as MoSU's MATH 141.
3. KCTCS students planning to transfer to MoSU should work closely with their academic and transfer advisor to ensure they are meeting both KCTCS and MoSU program requirements.
Additional KCTCS Graduation Requirements
1. | Completion of minimum of 60 credit hours, |
2. | Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, |
3. | Minimum of 15 credit hours earned at the institution awarding the degree, |
4. | Cultural studies course, (Refer to the KCTCS catalog.) |
5. | Demonstration of computer/digital literacy, (Refer to the KCTCS catalog.) |
6. | One science course must include a laboratory experience, and |
7. | Two disciplines must be represented in Social & Behavioral Science courses and must be different than those in the Heritage and Humanities categories. |
Sample 3rd & 4th Year Progression
Program Notes
1. In semester 5, students may take FYS 101 or a SBS course to meet MoSU's requirements.
2. When BIOL 425 or BIOL 426 is taken to fulfill the program requirement, the other may be taken as an elective. The same course will not be counted in both categories.
3. Students must complete a minimum of 42 hours of upper division (300+) level courses.
4. Students must complete a minimum of 120 hours to complete this degree.
5. The required number of free elective hours may vary depending upon the actual program courses chosen.