DEGREES, CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

A.S.,  Biological Science
A.S.-T, Biology

ASSOCIATE DEGREE FOR TRANSFER PROGRAM

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units. These degrees require students to meet both of the following requirements: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM

An Associate Degree, depending on the focus of study, is designed to prepare students for transfer into upper division course work in a bachelor’s degree program, or, to prepare students to enter the workforce in a particular vocational field. To qualify for an Associate’s Degree, a student must:  

  1. complete each major-specific course required for the degree with at least a “C” grade or better, 
  2. complete all Cuesta College general education, graduation and residency requirements,
  3. achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 for all courses attempted (major, general education, elective).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Biochemists and Biophysicists Geneticists
Bioinformatics Scientists Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Life Scientists, All Other
Biological Scientists, All Other Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Biological Technicians Marketing Marketing
Biostatisticians Microbiologists
Clinical Data Managers Molecular and Cellular Biologists
Clinical Research Coordinators Natural Sciences Managers
Computer and Information Research Scientists Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Data Warehousing Specialists Software Developers, Applications
Database Architects Statisticians
Epidemiologists Water Resource Specialists
Exercise Physiologists Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

 

Degree/Certificate Types:
A.A. - Associate in Arts C.A. - Certificate of Achievement
A.S. - Associate in Science C.S. - Certificate of Specialization
A.A.-T. - Associate in Arts for Transfer C.C. - Certificate of Completion (Non Credit)
A.S.-T. - Associate in Science for Transfer C.C. - Certificate of Competency (Non Credit)