Associate of Science in University Studies Curriculum Guide
Summer 2026 – Spring 2028
Current Sophomores / Rising Juniors
Rising juniors following this plan will have an opportunity to earn up to 60 college credits while in high school. This will give them an opportunity to earn an associate degree and their high school diploma at the same time. Below are the proposed courses for this program; please note that they are subject to change according to departmental scheduling. Note that courses marked with a diamond (♦) may count for both high school and college credit. Students should always consult with their high school to determine whether a course will count as high school credit.
Summer 2026
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
♦ BIOL 1010 Introduction to Biology |
3 |
|
♦ BIOL 1011 Introduction to Biology Lab |
1 |
|
COMM 2045 Public Speaking |
3 |
|
MUS 1030 Introduction to Music |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
10 |
Courses cost coverage depends on students maintaining TN Dual Enrollment Grant eligibility. Students will take BIOL face-to-face on main campus during Summer I and MUS and COMM online during Summer II so that there is no scheduling issues with the start of their fall high school courses.
*The cost of the BIOL Lab course includes a $33 lab fee to be paid by the student out-of-pocket.
Fall 2026 - Junior Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
♦ HIST 2010 Early US History |
3 |
|
♦ ENGL 1010 English Composition I |
3 |
|
UNIV 1000 University Success |
1 |
|
Online Elective - Student Choice |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
10 |
Spring 2027 - Junior Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
♦ HIST 2020 Modern US History |
3 |
|
♦ ENGL 1020 English Composition II |
3 |
|
Online Elective - Student Choice |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
9 |
Summer 2027
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 1010 Introductory Chemistry I |
3 |
|
CHEM 1011 Introductory Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
|
Fine Arts Course |
3 |
|
Social Science Course |
3 |
|
Online Elective - Student Choice |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
13 |
Summer terms are notated on APSU's Academic Calendar. Students can choose to take
CHEM, Fine Arts Course, and Social Science Course online during whichever summer term
they are available.
Fall 2027 - Senior Year
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
♦ ENGL 2330 Topics in World Literature |
3 |
|
♦ MATH 1530 Elements of Statistics |
3 |
|
♦ ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
9 |
Spring 2028 - Senior Year
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
|
♦ POLS 2010 American National Government |
3 |
|
♦ FIN 1000 Personal Finance |
3 |
|
♦ ENGL 1100 Technical and Report Writing |
3 |
|
TOTAL |
9 |
Courses to Graduate with an A.S. in University Studies at APSU
Core (42 credit hours)
Communications (9)
-
ENGL 1010
English Composition I (3) -
ENGL 1020
English Composition II (3) -
COMM 2045
Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
History (6)
-
HIST 2010
Early US History (3) -
HIST 2020
Modern US History (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts (9)
-
ENGL 2330
Topics in World Literature (3) -
ART 1035
Introduction to Art (3) -
MUS 1030
Introduction to Music (3)
Math (3)
-
MATH 1530
Elements of Statistics (3)
Natural Sciences (8)
-
CHEM 1010/1011
Introductory Chemistry I (4) -
BIOL 1010/1011
Introduction to Biology (4)
Social Sciences (6)
-
ECON 2100
Principles of Macroeconomics (3) -
SOC 1010
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Transitions
-
UNIV 1000 University Success (1)
Electives (18 credit hours)
Students are encouraged to choose an elective that aligns with their future degree plan or one that piques their interest (must be a 1000-2000 level course).
-
ENGL 1100
Technical and Report Writing (3) -
FIN 1000
Personal Finance (3) -
POLS 2010
American National Government (3) -
Online Elective
Student Choice (3) -
Online Elective
Student Choice (3) -
Online Elective
Student Choice (3)
