The curriculum in the Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics and Science is designed with a two-fold purpose:

• To prepare the student to enter a four-year University to obtain a Bachelor’s degree for professional careers in related fields, and

• To provide the student with the knowledge and skills to enter the workforce.

Requirements

In order to meet the academic requirements for graduation with an Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics and Science from the National Hispanic University, the student must:

• Complete a minimum of 70 units of college credit, including:

• A minimum of 32 units of General Education to satisfy the GE Breadth requirement

• 4 units of NHU Core Courses

• All required Mathematics and Science Courses (or their equivalent), 34 unit

• Attain an overall grade point average of  “C” (2.0) or higher.

General Plan

NHU Core Courses                                4 units

General Education Courses                   32 units

Mathematics and Science Courses         34 units

Total                                                          70 units

NHU Core Courses

SCI 100                                               3 units
Computer Applications for Scientists and Engineers

INF 100
Information Competency                        1 unit

General Education Courses

Area A: Communication In The English Language (9 units)

Oral Communication

SPC 100                                     3 units
Speech

Written Communication

ENG 100                                     3 units
English Composition and Reading

Critical Thinking

ENG 201                                     3 units
Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Across the Curriculum

OR

PHL 200
Introduction to Logic

Area B: Natural Life Science and Mathematics

(8 units)

Life Science

BIO 100                                      4 units
General Biology

Mathematics

MAT 120                                     4 units
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

Area C: Arts, Letters, and Humanities (6 units)

Arts

ART 100                                      3 units
Art Appreciation

Letters & Humanities

PHL 100                                      3 units
Introduction to Philosophy

OR

ENG 250                                    
Contemporary Multicultural Literature 

Area D: Social and Behavioral Science (6 units)

Comparative Systems

HIS 100                                      3 units
U.S. History I

Social Issues

HIS 201                                      3 units
U.S. History II

Area E: Life-Long Understanding and Cultural Diversity (3 units)

ANT 125                                      3 units
Human Understanding and Development

Mathematics and Science Courses

CHE 150A                                    5 units
General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I

CHE 150B                                    5 units
General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II

PHY 150A                                    4 units
General Physics I (Mechanics) 

PHY 150B                                    4 units
General Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)

PHY 150C                                   4 units
General Physics III (Heat & Light)

PHY 150D                                   4 units
General Physics IV (Atomic Physics)      

MAT 121                                     4 units
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 

MAT 122                                     4 units
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III