AS-Natural Science: Information and Communication Technology
Description
The curriculum in this program will allow students to complete a two year degree while fulfilling the coursework for the first two years of study towards a baccalaureate degree in one of four STEM fields of study. Students will have the option of choosing from one of four concentrations - Biological Sciences, Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, and Physical Sciences.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Communicate STEM-field specific ideas and/or principles clearly, correctly, and effectively.
- Apply quantitative reasoning in solving mathematical, programming, biological, physical, or chemical problems, with a special emphasis on Hawaii, where appropriate.
- Analyze and apply STEM concepts and/or techniques to one of the four concentrations (I.e. Biological Sciences, Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, and Physical Sciences).
Contact Information
Program Coordinator: I-Chia Shih
Location: BS-207
Phone: (808) 455-0287
Email: shih@hawaii.edu
Program Counselor: Heather Takamatsu
Location: PS 203
Phone: (808) 455-0443
Email: haihara@hawaii.edu
Notes
Appropriate course substitutions may be made with the prior written approval of both the appropriate Division Chair and Dean.
All credits count toward the degree must be earned from the courses numbered 100 and above.
Optional elective courses: Students may take up to four semesters of sequential Hawaiian or Second Language (HSL) courses.
Twelve, 12, credits of the requirements must be earned at Leeward CC.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher for all courses used to meet the degree requirement.
Program Requirements
General Education: Foundation Requirements
Foundations - Written Communications (FW)
Total Credits: 3
Students must complete ENG 100, ENG 100E, or any approved FW course.
Global Multicultural Perspectives (FG-6cr)
Total Credits: 6
Six credits are required. The six credits must come from two different groups.
Select the link below to view the courses for FGA, FGB, and FGC.
Global Multicultural Perspectives
General Education: Diversification Requirements
Diversification Social Sciences (DS-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Social Sciences (DS) 6 cr" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
DA/DH/DL Requirement (ASNS-BS/ICT/PS-E2021)
Total Credits: 3
Take three credits from one of the options below.
Diversification Arts (DA)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Arts (DA)" to view the list of courses.
Diversification Humanities (DH-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Humanities (DH)" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
Diversification Literatures (DL-3cr)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Literatures (DL)" to view the list of the courses. Choose one course from the list.
Diversification Physical Sciences (DP+DY-ASNS)
Total Credits: 4
Diversification Physical (DP)
Diversification Laboratory (DY)
Concentration Requirements: Information & Communication Technology
Diversification Biological Sciences (DB)
Total Credits: 3
Three credits are required.
The link below will take you to the Diversification Requirements page. Then select the link "Diversification Biological (DB)" to view the courses. (You may also want to check the courses under the "Diversification Biological + Lab (DB+DY)" link.)
Electives
ASNS-ICT Electives (E2021)
Total Credits: 11
Select classes appropriate for your chosen baccalaureate degree and not already taken to satisfy the Foundation Requirements, Diversification Requirements, and Concentration Requirements in order to make 60 credits total.
Appropriate course substitutions may be made with the prior written approval of both the appropriate Division Chair and Dean.
Optional elective courses: Students may take up to four semesters of sequential Hawaiian or Second Language (HSL) courses.
Hawaiian Asian Pacific
Hawaiian, Asian, & Pacific Issues (HAP)
Total Credits:
One (1) Hawaiian, Asian, & Pacific Issues Course