The general degree requirements for an Associate of Science degree are as follows:

1. A minimum of 60 trimester hours.
2. A minimum of 50 trimester hours earned at FHCHS.
3. Completion of a major with a cumulative grade point average as required by each program, and completion of cognate, general education, and elective courses to satisfy the total credit requirements for graduation. Courses completed with grades lower than a “C” (2.00) will not be applied toward a major.
4. Meet the specific requirements of each major as outlined in the departmental sections of this Bulletin.
5. Completion of 30 hours of community service and/or service learning. Community service projects and hours must be approved and validated by the College Chaplain. Service learning is part of the curriculum in selected courses and is validated by the teachers of those courses and by the department in which those courses are taught.
6. Refer to Time Limits for Completion of Program in the Academic Information section.