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Trinidad State College

Associateof Science

Build the academic foundation for a Bachelor of Science degree — and transfer with confidence. TSC’s AS degree is aligned with Colorado’s Guaranteed Transfer pathways, so your credits move with you.

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Associate
AS Degree Available • 60 Credit Hours

Your Transfer-Ready Degree

The Associate of Science is designed to complete the lower-division (freshman and sophomore) requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. Credits transfer seamlessly to four-year Colorado institutions through the state’s Guaranteed Transfer Courses — saving you time and tuition.

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Areas of Focus

The AS degree supports lower-division coursework across several high-demand science and analytical fields:

Biology

From cellular processes to ecosystem dynamics — preparation for careers in research, healthcare, and environmental science.

Mathematics

Strong analytical and problem-solving foundations for careers in education, engineering, data analysis, and finance.

Physics

Explore classical mechanics to quantum theory, opening pathways to research, technology, and engineering careers.

Psychology

Understand human behavior and mental processes — a foundation for counseling, clinical work, HR, and beyond.

 

Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2025–2026 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$175/cr hr
$291/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Must be a Colorado resident to qualify for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
WUE Student
$288/cr hr
$403.50/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Learn more at wiche.edu
Out-of-State
$292/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate
COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to all students regardless of residency.
Apply Now Course Specific Fees › Explore Financial Aid & Scholarships › Trinidad Tuition Schedule (PDF) › Valley Tuition Schedule (PDF) ›

Where You Can Study

This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.

TrinidadTrinidad, CO 81082
Trinidad Campus
Address: 600 Prospect StPhone: (719) 846-5011
ValleyAlamosa, CO 81101
Valley Campus
Address: 1011 Main StPhone: (719) 589-7000

Associate of Science

*Many science majors are highly structured and require extensive sequential lower-division mathematics and science courses. Academic  advisors  will help students  to select appropriate  sequence of Math/Science courses  based on transfer requirements. Click any semester to see the full course list.

Program Code:AS_ASConcentration: CIP Code:24.0199
1

Semester One

Core general education requirements in English composition, college algebra, life sciences, and social and behavioral sciences.

14credit hours
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  • ENG 1021 – English Composition I: GT-CO1 (3 credits)
  • MAT 1340 – College Algebra: GT-MA1 (4 credits)
  • SC1 – Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course* (1st of Sequence) (4* credits)
  • SS1, SS2, SS3 – Social and Behavioral Sciences GT Pathways Course (3 credits)
2

Semester Two

English Composition II and the second science sequence course, rounded out by arts and humanities, social sciences, and a history elective.

16credit hours
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  • ENG 1022 – English Composition II: GT-CO2 (3 credits)
  • SC1 – Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course (2nd of Sequence) (4* credits)
  • AH1, AH2 – Arts and Humanities GT Pathways Course (3 credits)
  • SS1, SS2, SS3 – Social and Behavioral Sciences GT Pathways Course (3 credits)

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • HIS 1310 – Western Civilization:Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1
  • HIS 1320 – Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1
  • HIS 1110 – The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1
  • HIS 1120 – The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1
  • HIS 1210 – US History to Reconstruction: GT- HI1
  • HIS 1220 – US History since the Civil War:GT-HI1
3

Semester Three

Arts and humanities, communication, and a lab-based science course, rounded out by two flexible math or science electives.

16credit hours
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Choose one: (3 credits)

  • AH3 – Arts and Humanities GT Pathways Course
  • AH4 – Arts and Humanities GT Pathways Course

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • COM 1150 – Public Speaking
  • COM 1250 – Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3

Choose one: (4* credits)

  • SC1 – Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course* Must be lab based
  • SC2 – Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course* Must be lab based

Choose one: (3* credits)

  • MA1 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
  • SC1 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
  • SC2 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course

Choose one: (3* credits)

  • MA1 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
  • SC1 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
  • SC2 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
4

Semester Four

Fourteen credits of flexible math or science electives drawn from GT Pathways courses.

14credit hours
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Choose: (14* credits)

  • MA1 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
  • SC1 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
  • SC2 – Mathematics GT Pathways Course or Physical and Life Sciences GT Pathways Course
Total Program Credits: 60
 

Approved Electives

A minimum number of elective credits must be selected from the approved math and science courses below. There is no required sequence except when courses have prerequisites — some courses are 4–5 credit hours, so plan accordingly. Students should work with an advisor each semester prior to registering to ensure proper course selection.

Course Title GT Code
MAT 1260 Introduction to Statistics GT-MA1
MAT 1320 Finite Mathematics GT-MA1
MAT 1400 Survey of Calculus GT-MA1
MAT 1420 College Trigonometry GT-MA1
MAT 1440 Pre-Calculus GT-MA1
MAT 2410 Calculus I GT-MA1
MAT 2420 Calculus II GT-MA1
MAT 2430 Calculus III GT-MA1
MAT 2431 Calculus III with Engineering Applications GT-MA1

Course Title
AGY 2140 Introductory Soil Science
AST 1110 Planetary Astronomy with Lab
AST 1120 Stellar Astronomy with Lab
BIO 1004 Biology: A Human Approach
BIO 1005 Science of Biology with Lab
BIO 1111 General College Biology I with Lab
BIO 1112 General College Biology II with Lab
BIO 2101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
BIO 2102 Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
BIO 2104 Microbiology with Lab
BIO 2120 General Zoology with Lab
BIO 2121 Botany with Lab
CHE 1011 Intro to Chemistry I with Lab
CHE 1012 Intro to Chemistry II with Lab
CHE 1111 General College Chemistry I with Lab
CHE 1112 General College Chemistry II with Lab
ENV 1111 Environmental Science with Lab
GEO 1011 Physical Geography: Landforms with Lab
GEY 1111 Physical Geology with Lab
GEY 1112 Historical Geology with Lab
PHY 1105 Conceptual Physics with Lab
PHY 1111 Physics Algebra-Based I with Lab
PHY 1112 Physics Algebra-Based II with Lab
PHY 2111 Physics Calculus-Based I with Lab
PHY 2112 Physics Calculus-Based II with Lab

Course Title
ENV 1010 Natural Disasters
SCI 1105 Science in Society

Ready to Plan Your Path?

Download the official AS degree plan and see exactly which courses you’ll take — and how they guarantee transfer to Colorado four-year schools.

Transfer Info (GT Pathways)

Contact Us

Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.

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LoriRae Hamilton
(719) 846-5524
Trinidad
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LiAnn Richardson
(719) 846-5654
Trinidad
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Emily Hammer
(719) 589-7051
Valley