Associate Degree in General Science at Essex County College |
Essex County College
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Essex County College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus with 10,995 students in Newark, NJ.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
Essex County College, an open access community college, serves the dynamic needs of diverse constituencies through comprehensive educational programs and services. |
Essex County College
Associate degree
General Science
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Why major in General Science?
The General Science program provides an opportunity for students interested in health care related fields as well as those interested in teaching science in grades K-12 to complete a general basic science associate degree. Students applying to Nursing and Allied Health programs can complete the pre-requisites for these programs during the first semester. While waiting for acceptance into a professional program, students can pursue the remaining degree requirements. The curriculum will provide a solid foundation in core courses needed to major in many areas of science and health care. Emphasis is placed on the scientific method and critical analysis that will enable you to be a contributor to any scientific or medical team.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the scientific method and methods of scientific conversion;
Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics;
Perform scientific investigations using proper scientific and laboratory safety protocols;
Successfully transfer to a four-year undergraduate program in science, health care, or education.
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