Dual Credit Associate of Science

The Ranger College Dual Credit Associate of Science program allows high school students to begin earning college credits toward a science-focused degree while still in high school. This pathway is designed for students interested in fields such as healthcare, engineering, biology, chemistry, mathematics, technology, and other STEM-related careers.

The Associate of Science degree emphasizes coursework in mathematics and laboratory sciences while also incorporating the Texas Core Curriculum to build strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students gain a solid academic foundation that prepares them for transfer to a four-year university and continued study in science and technical fields.

Associate of Science

Core Curriculumn (42 Hours) Plus Degree Plan Requirements (18 Hours)

Category Grade College

Communication: (6 hours)

  • __ENGL 1301: Composition 1
  • __ENGL 1302: Composition 2

 

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Mathematics: (Take two OR one plus an additional Science 3 or 6 hours)

  • __Math 1314: College Algebra
  • __MATH 1316: Plane Trigonometry
  • __MATH 1332: Contemporary Mathematics
  • __MATH 1342: Elementary Statistical Methods
  • __MATH 2312: Pre-Calculus Math 
  • __MATH 2313: Calculus 1
  • __MATH 1324: Math for Business and Social Science
  • __MATH 1325: Calculus for Business and Social Science

 

 

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Life and Pysical Science: (Take two (8 hours) OR take 3 if only completing one math course)

  • __BIOL 1406: Biology for Science Majors I
  • __ BIOL 1407: Biology for Science Majors II
  • __ BIOL 1408: Biology for Non-Science Majors I
  • __ BIOL 1409: Biology for Non-Science Majors II
  • __ BIOL 2401: Anatomy and Physiology I
  • __ BIOL 2402: Anatomy and Physiology II
  • __ BIOL 2420: Microbiology Non-science Majors
  • __ BIOL 2421: Microbiology Science Majors
  • __ CHEM 1411: General Chemistry I*
  • __ CHEM 1412: General Chemistry II*
  • __ GEOL 1403: Physical Geology
  • __ GEOL 1404: Historical Geology
  • __ PHYS 1401: College Physics I*
  • __ PHYS 1402: College Physics II*

 

 

 

 

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Language, Philosophy, and Culture: (3 hours)

  • __ENGL 2322: British Literature I*
  • __ ENGL 2323: British Literature II*
  • __ ENGL 2327: American Literature I*
  • __ ENGL 2328: American Literature II*
  • __ ENGL 2332: World Literature I*
  • __ ENGL 2333: World Literature II*
  • __ HIST 2321: World Civilizations I
  • __ HIST 2322: World Civilizations II

 

 

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Creative Arts: (3 hours)

  • __ ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation
  • __ DRAM 1310: Introduction to Theater
  • __ MUSI 1306: Music Appreciation
  • __ MUSI 1310: American Music

 

 

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American History: (6 hours)

  • __ HIST 1301: United States History I
  • __ HIST 1302: United States History II

 

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Government/Political Science: (6 hours)

  • __ GOVT 2305 Federal Government
  • __ GOVT 2306 Texas Government

 

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Social and Behavioral Sciences: (3 hours)

  • __ PSYC 2301: General Psychology
  • __ PSYC 2314: Lifespan Growth and Development
  • __ SOCI 1301: Introductory Sociology
  • __ ECON 1301: Introduction to Economics
  • __ ECON 2301: Principles of Macroeconomics

 

 

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Component Area: (4 hours)

  • __ SPCH 1315: Public Speaking
  • __ EDUC 1100: Learning Frameworks

 

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Electives: (15 hours)

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*Prerequisite required
Must have 15 hours of residency. Must have 2.00 GPA on all courses taken at RC and 2.00 GPA on all courses presented for graduation.

Suggested Two-Year Plan

(for college-ready students)

Freshman Year

Freshman Year: Semester 1

  • ENGL 1301
  • HIST 1301
  • MATH Course
  • SPCH 1315
  • ART, DRAM, or MUSI
  • EDUC/PSYC 1100 (required 1st semester)

Total: 16 hours

Freshman Year: Semester 2

  • ENGL 1302
  • HIST 1302
  • GOVT 2305
  • ECON, PSYC, or SOCI
  • Science or MATH

Total: 15 hours

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Year: Semester 1

  • BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS
  • GOVT 2306
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Total: 16 hours

Sophomore Year: Semester 2

  • Language, Philosophy, & Culture
  • BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS
  • Elective
  • Elective

Total: 13 hours

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