Lead With Inquiry. Learn With Impact.
Channel your technical curiosity into a STEM degree.
Explore your natural talents and delve into subjects that fascinate you while building a strong foundation in communication, mathematics and science. Choosing Owens’ Associate of Science, General Science Concentration will help you uncover the career path that fits you.
You’ll graduate with more than a STEM degree: a well-rounded education, a clear transfer pathway to your bachelor’s program and cost savings from completing your first two years at Owens. Most importantly, you’ll have discovered the subjects and skills that energize you, setting the stage for a fulfilling academic and professional journey ahead.
Professional qualities that will set you apart:
- Curiosity and Problem-Solving: A drive to explore questions, investigate possibilities and find evidence-based solutions.
- Analytical and Critical Thinking: The ability to interpret data, evaluate complex problems and make informed decisions.
- Clear Communication and Collaboration: Effectively sharing ideas, results and insights with others in team and research settings.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award type
Associate of Science
Department
School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Required credit hours
60-68
An Insider Perspective
94%
Employers who value transferable skills over major
14:1
Student-to-faculty ratio, offering a personalized learning environment
2
Years of study, allowing you the space to decide what comes next
Discover Your Purpose. Define Your Path.
Chart your path forward with a customizable Associate of Science degree that builds your scientific and critical-thinking skills through a well-rounded curriculum.
Your coursework will include:
- Core Foundation: Master the fundamentals with composition, mathematics, science and critical thinking courses that sharpen your ability to analyze complex problems and communicate solutions clearly.
- Arts and Humanities: Expand your perspective by exploring culture, creativity and the big ideas that have shaped human understanding.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences: Gain insights into human behavior and society, developing the interpersonal skills essential for collaborative research and science communication.
- Electives: Tailor your education with courses in biology, chemistry, environmental science or general arts and sciences that align with your interests and career goals.
You’ll strengthen the analytical, problem-solving and communication abilities valued by employers and essential for success in science and beyond. With the flexibility to customize your associate degree, you’ll prepare for a smooth four-year transfer and take charge of your academic journey.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program students will…
- Communicate effectively.
- Act with professional responsibility.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to others’ beliefs and values.
- Think creatively.
Career Outcomes
This flexible degree develops skills that unlock opportunities across multiple career paths. You’ll graduate ready to transfer seamlessly to a four-year institution and dive into a field of your choosing—whether that’s engineering, mathematics, psychology, computer science, pre-medicine or any emerging field that catches your imagination.
Employers across labs, research facilities, healthcare systems and cutting-edge tech companies seek graduates with an analytical foundation and scientific mindset. This degree positions you to thrive wherever your curiosity leads, giving you both the versatility to explore new possibilities and the confidence to pursue what energizes you professionally.
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In Their Words
“I’m happy I decided to come here instead of a four-year school while being undecided. This was a better path to go. My mom had asked me what I wanted to do since my junior year of high school. She and my sister told me to come to Owens. I’d say it definitely worked out.”
Lawson Mazur, Applied Science, ’25
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.