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Students in a microbiology class work in the new science labs at Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College–Pālamanui.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College<\/a> will begin offering an associate of science in natural science<\/a> (ASNS) degree at the Pālamanui campus in Kailua-Kona beginning fall 2017.<\/p>\n

“We are thrilled to begin offering the natural science program in West Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>,” said Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> CC<\/abbr> Chancellor Rachel Solemsaas<\/a><\/strong>. “It’s an incredibly valuable degree that provides a clear pathway to bachelor’s programs in science, technology, engineering and math.”<\/p>\n

Scholarships are available for qualified students who are part of the initial group of ASNS<\/abbr> students at Pālamanui. The scholarships can potentially provide the equivalent of about 80 percent of tuition costs.<\/p>\n

“At Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Community College–Pālamanui we have highly accomplished science professors who are passionate about science and teaching,” said Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> CC<\/abbr>–Pālamanui Director Marty Fletcher<\/a><\/strong>. “It’s a great learning environment where students can begin a successful academic journey.”<\/p>\n

More about the associate of science in natural science degree<\/h2>\n

Students who graduate with an ASNS<\/abbr> can be automatically accepted into bachelor’s degree programs at University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> campuses as juniors. The ASNS<\/abbr> degree is a great foundation for entering bachelor’s degree programs in astronomy, biology, computer science, engineering, pre-pharmacy, marine science, agriculture, animal science, nursing and more.<\/p>\n

Benefits of pursuing an ASNS<\/abbr> at Pālamanui:<\/strong><\/p>\n