Jan 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

General Studies: Biology, AS

Location(s): Greenbrier Valley Campus, Mercer County Campus, Nicholas County Campus, Raleigh County Campus


The Associate of Science Degree (AS) in General Studies: Biology is offered as a two-year degree program designed to meet the needs of a variety of students including those who enter New River Community and Technical College without a specific major in mind, those who wish to take the courses necessary to transfer with junior status, or those who plan to attend college for only two years at the present but intend to pursue a four-year degree at a later date.

Total Semester Credit Hours: 14


Total Semester Credit Hours: 17


Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Total Semester Credit Hours: 14


Total Program Credit Hours: 60


*Students should check receiving institution for transferability.
**Students pursuing a 4-year degree in Biology should check Biology cognate for the institution they plan to pursue when selection this class.