Associate in Science
- Build problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Gain extensive laboratory experience.
- Prepare to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Choose the program that interests you below.
Associate (Two-year) Degrees
Degrees that prepare students to transfer into a four-year college or university and job-training degrees that prepare students for immediate employment.
Quick Look
- Plan: Biological, Environ/Resource, Chemistry, Geology, and Earth Sciences, Associate in Science-Transfer, Track 1
- Units: 90
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Pharmacists
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Microbiologists
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Quick Look
- Plan: Engineering, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences, Associate in Science-Transfer, Track 2
- Units: 90
- Funding available: Yes
- International student eligible: Yes
Career Opportunities Include
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Materials Scientists
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Animal Scientists
- Food Scientists and Technologists
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
- Civil Engineers
Hands‑On Learning for STEM Careers
South Seattle College’s Associate in Science-Transfer, Track 1 degree prepares you to transfer at the junior level to a four‑year university in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, or earth sciences. You’ll study math and science with an emphasis on problem‑solving, critical thinking, and hands‑on laboratory experience while also building communication and technical writing skills. This pathway is popular with pre‑med, pre‑pharm, and pre‑dental students and opens doors to careers in healthcare, research, environmental resources, and education.