A10400 – Associate in Science – AS Transfer Program
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 60 |
Yes |
Description
The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the student will have opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. The program is divided into a 34 SHC Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) and a 26 SHC Degree Completion Component. Courses selected should be chosen carefully to match the requirements of the university or college where the student plans to transfer. Other than course sequences governed by pre-requisites, the two components may be completed in any order.
Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in science programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status.
Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Course substitutions may invalidate the protections afforded under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Communicate with clarity and precision in appropriate contexts.
- Analyze and solve problems using discipline-appropriate technique and technologies.
- Be prepared to succeed academically upon transfer to a four-year institution.
Program Requirements
General Education
Composition
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
(Select two courses from two different subject areas)
Social/Behavioral Science
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
(Select two courses from two different subject areas)
Mathematics
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
Natural Science
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
General Education
Earn at least 11 credits from the following:
AA/AS General Education Courses
Other Required Courses
Pre major, elective or general education courses
Electives
Earn at least 14 credits from the following:
AA/AS Electives
ACA
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning