Associate in Science Degree

60 to 67 credits depending upon the field of study

1. Minimum cumulative grade-point average: 2.0 GPA or better for all courses used to meet the degree requirements. Transfer coursework is not calculated into the GPA.
2. Minimum Program requirements:
   1. Courses required by major program.
   2. General education or liberal arts courses required by the college or program. Specific requirements are listed in each program section.
   3. Electives as needed to meet the total credit hours requirement.
   4. Proficiency in written and/or oral communication and/or mathematics usually met by successful completion of course identified by the program.
3. A minimum of 12 credit hours in the major subject area (such as Accounting, Digital Media etc.) must be earned at Leeward Community College (CC). This residency requirement may be waived for cause at the option of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or appropriate Academic Dean. The Vice Chancellor or Dean may also (at their discretion) approve use of credit-by-examination to meet residency requirements.
4. All of the total credit hours required must be at the baccalaureate level in courses numbered 100 or above

Notes

Exceptions to the residency requirement may be approved for cause by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or appropriate Academic Dean. The Vice Chancellor or Dean may also approve use of credit-by-examination to meet residency requirements for the Certificate of Achievement.