Associate of Science
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Credit Hours
 
Location

Newark

Format

On campus

 
 
 
Admission

Open enrollment

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

 
 
 
Transferability

Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway

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OverviewAdmission RequirementsPlan of StudyTransfer OptionsRelated ProgramsFrequently Asked Questions

Associate of Science

Transfer Degree

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Overview

The Associate of Science covers most of the required general education courses that fit a variety of majors and are needed to transfer to a four-year college or university. After completing your degree, you will have a guaranteed transfer path to all Ohio public universities and some private universities.

You will take courses on several interdisciplinary topics, including:

  • arts and humanities
  • English composition
  • oral communication
  • social and behavioral sciences
  • science
  • mathematics

Starting college with an associate degree can save you thousands of dollars on tuition while providing a pathway to many four-year institutions. Keep scrolling to see your transfer options and related programs.


Future Start Dates

Summer 2025

May 19

Apply by: May 12

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Autumn 2025

August 25

Apply by: Aug. 18

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Spring 2026

January 5

Apply by: Dec. 29

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Admission Requirements

This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, you must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll

Plan of Study

Transfer Options

COTC’s Associate of Science is designed to allow graduates to move seamlessly to bachelor’s degree programs at all state-supported colleges and universities in the state of Ohio, as well as at many private institutions. In fact, every course on the AS plan of study is fully transferable to any school that accepts the Ohio Transfer Module or Transfer Assurance Guides.

In addition to public universities, students can consider the following private four-year universities with which COTC has a transfer agreement:

Frequently Asked Questions