Biology
East Central College offers a program of study leading to an Associate of Arts degree in Biology. Students complete a variety of transferable courses to prepare them for higher-level study in the biological sciences arena.
Assuming appropriate placement scores, Biology is a two-year degree, with flexibility to customize the program of study towards the student’s chosen career.
A graduate with a Biology degree is prepared to enter an undergraduate major leading to further training in several fields, including graduate and professional schools in biology and careers in biomedical research, private industry, and education.
If students are pursuing the Biology degree, we recommend they contact their selected transfer institution in planning their program of study. They may wish to choose electives based on the requirements of that institution and discuss the transferability of the credits offered through East Central College.
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Associate of Science (AS), Biology
The Associate of Science (AS) degree in Biology is strategically designed to offer students a structured path to transfer institutions, integrating coursework in science, mathematics, and general education.
It effectively fulfills the requirements for the first two-years of a four-year undergraduate degree, preparing students for various fields of biological sciences and pre-professional fields, such as careers in field biology, biomedical research, private industry, public sectors, and education.
The Associate of Science degree in Biology is designed as a two-year course of study, allowing for flexibility to customize the program of study to align with individual career goals and potential transfer institutions, provided that students have the appropriate placement scores.
Students in this program have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and laboratories, as well as experienced and qualified faculty members. The program also emphasizes hands-on training opportunities, which enhance practical learning.
Additionally, students are encouraged to broaden their experiences through participation in various campus activities, including clubs, arts, music, and volunteer work. Moreover, there are strong articulation agreements in place, facilitating smoother transitions to further education.
The coursework in this program aligns with existing articulation agreements with Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) in Rolla, Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO), and Logan University.
The A.S. degree in Biology is comprised of coursework in science and general education, totaling a minimum of 64 credit hours. Students may choose from a variety of elective coursework appropriate for the specialized area of biology of expressed interest. Please contact an academic advisor for complete course options
