College Transfer Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
Associate in Arts (A10100)
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities with majors in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business. The degree will transfer as a block to North Carolina public universities and other institutions that participate in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). Electives should be selected based on the intended major. For specific requirements, consult a Academic Advisor or the catalog of the four-year school to which transfer is intended. Electives must be chosen from transferable coursework. Additional transfer information can be found on our transfer website.
Note: Prior to registering for ASL 112, ASL 211, or ASL 212, students who have taken an ASL course at another college or university and/or who have had two or more consecutive semesters lapse since taking ASL must take a departmental ASL placement test to ensure proper placement.
| English Composition | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Core | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Take 6.0 credits from the following courses: | 6.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Core | ||
| Take 9.0 credits from the following courses (Students MUST select courses from a minimum of two different disciplines) | 9.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Math Core | ||
| Take 3 credits: | 3.0 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Natural Sciences Core: | ||
| Take 4 credits: | 4.0 | |
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| General Astronomy I | ||
| General Astronomy I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Geology | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| General Education Electives | ||
| Take 14.0 credits from the following: | 14.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Elementary ASL I | ||
| Elementary ASL II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| Western World Literature I | ||
| Western World Literature II | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Humanities I | ||
| Humanities II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Western Philosophy I | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Eastern Religions | ||
| Introduction to Old Testament | ||
| Introduction to New Testament | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| General Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Comparative Cultures | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American Government | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Social Diversity | ||
| Introduction to Computers | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Brief Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| General Astronomy I | ||
| General Astronomy I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Geology | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| Other Required Hours: | ||
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| College Transfer Electives: | ||
| Take 14 Credits: | 14.0 | |
| Principles of Financial Accounting | ||
| Principles of Managerial Accounting | ||
| General Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Comparative Cultures | ||
| Archaeology | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art Methods and Materials | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Survey of American Art | ||
| Non-Western Art History | ||
| Two-Dimensional Design | ||
| Three-Dimensional Design | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Drawing II | ||
| Figure Drawing I | ||
| Digital Design I | ||
| Gallery Assistantship I | ||
| Gallery Assistantship II | ||
| Printmaking I | ||
| Printmaking II | ||
| Figure Drawing II | ||
| Painting I | ||
| Painting II | ||
| Landscape Painting | ||
| Portrait Painting | ||
| Watercolor | ||
| Metals I | ||
| Metals II | ||
| Jewelry I | ||
| Jewelry II | ||
| Photography Appreciation | ||
| Photography I | ||
| Photography II | ||
| Digital Photography I | ||
| Digital Photography II | ||
| Videography I | ||
| Videography II | ||
| Digital Design II | ||
| Sculpture I | ||
| Sculpture II | ||
| Ceramics I | ||
| Ceramics II | ||
| Ceramics III | ||
| Ceramics IV | ||
| Studio | ||
| Elementary ASL I | ||
| Elementary ASL II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| General Astronomy I | ||
| General Astronomy I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Introductory Botany | ||
| Introductory Zoology | ||
| Genetics in Human Affairs | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Basic Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Research and Measurement | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Law I | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Concepts in Chemistry | ||
| Concepts in Chemistry Lab | ||
| General, Organic, & Biochemistry | ||
| General, Organic, & Biochemistry Lab | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Organic and Biochemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to Computers | ||
| Introduction to Programming and Logic | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Juvenile Justice | ||
| Law Enforcement Operations | ||
| Corrections | ||
| Ethics & Community Relations | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Voice and Diction I | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Nonverbal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to Mass Communication | ||
| Computing Fundamentals I | ||
| Computing Fundamentals II | ||
| C++ Programming | ||
| JAVA Programming | ||
| Data Structure & Algorithms | ||
| Advanced JAVA Programming | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Intermediate Ballet I | ||
| Intermediate Ballet II | ||
| Modern Dance I | ||
| Modern Dance II | ||
| Intermediate Modern Dance I | ||
| Intermediate Modern Dance II | ||
| Advanced Modern Dance I | ||
| Advanced Modern Dance II | ||
| Choreography I | ||
| Choreography II | ||
| Advanced Ballet I | ||
| Advanced Ballet II | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Dance Production | ||
| Engineering Graphics | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Voice for Performance | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Acting for the Camera I | ||
| Stagecraft I | ||
| Stagecraft II | ||
| Costuming | ||
| Stage Make-Up | ||
| Play Production I | ||
| Play Production II | ||
| Lighting for the Theatre | ||
| Directing | ||
| Play Production III | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Foundations of Education | ||
| Teacher Licensure Preparation | ||
| Introduction to Engineering | ||
| Engineering Statics | ||
| Literature-Based Research | ||
| Professional Research & Reporting | ||
| Creative Writing I | ||
| Creative Writing II | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| Western World Literature I | ||
| Western World Literature II | ||
| The Bible As Literature | ||
| Southern Literature | ||
| African-American Literature | ||
| Literature by Women | ||
| Science Fiction | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Cultural Immersion | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Introduction to Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Physical Geography I | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Cultural Immersion | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Personal Health/Wellness | ||
| First Aid & CPR | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| Genealogy & Local History | ||
| Women and History | ||
| Twentieth-Century World | ||
| African-American History | ||
| African-American History I | ||
| African-American History II | ||
| The Civil War | ||
| Native American History | ||
| History of the South | ||
| History of the Old South | ||
| The Changing South | ||
| Recent American History | ||
| History of Appalachia | ||
| Cherokee History | ||
| North Carolina History | ||
| History of Africa | ||
| East Asian History | ||
| Middle East History | ||
| The French Revolution Era | ||
| Introduction to Human Services | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Introduction to Film | ||
| Humanities I | ||
| Humanities II | ||
| Introduction to Journalism | ||
| Writing for Mass Media | ||
| Feature/Editorial Writing | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Brief Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Fundamentals of Music | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Music Composition | ||
| Aural Skills I | ||
| Aural Skills II | ||
| Chorus I | ||
| Chorus II | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Ensemble I | ||
| Ensemble II | ||
| Class Music I | ||
| Class Music II | ||
| Applied Music I | ||
| Applied Music II | ||
| Opera Production I | ||
| Opera Production II | ||
| History of Rock Music | ||
| Opera and Musical Theatre | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Theory IV | ||
| Chorus III | ||
| Chorus IV | ||
| Jazz Ensemble III | ||
| Jazz Ensemble IV | ||
| Ensemble III | ||
| Ensemble IV | ||
| Class Music III | ||
| Class Music IV | ||
| Big Band | ||
| Applied Music III | ||
| Applied Music IV | ||
| Piano Pedagogy | ||
| Music History I | ||
| Music History II | ||
| Opera Production III | ||
| Opera Production IV | ||
| Fit and Well for Life | ||
| Physical Fitness I | ||
| Aerobics I | ||
| Weight Training I | ||
| Walk, Jog, Run | ||
| Yoga I | ||
| Golf-Beginning | ||
| Swimming-Beginning | ||
| Kayaking-Basic | ||
| Orienteering | ||
| Backpacking | ||
| Rock Climbing | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Western Philosophy I | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Survey of Physical Science | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American Government | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Eastern Religions | ||
| Introduction to Old Testament | ||
| Introduction to New Testament | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Social Diversity | ||
| Race and Ethnic Relations | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Cultural Immersion | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
SPA 221 | ||
| English for Internationals I | ||
| EFL Lab 1 | ||
| English for Internationals II | ||
| EFL Lab 2 | ||
| Work-Based Learning I | ||
| Total Credits | 60 | |
***Note: Prior to registering for ASL 112, ASL 211, or ASL 212, students who have taken an ASL course at another college or university and/or who have had two or more consecutive semesters lapse since taking ASL must take a departmental ASL placement test to ensure proper placement.
Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (A1010T)
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation prepares students prepares students for careers in elementary education or arts-based secondary subjects, with a pathway to teacher licensure. Students transfer to a four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree in education. To transfer, students must earn a C or higher in all courses and maintain a 2.7 GPA. Coursework includes general education, electives, and Teacher Prep classes that build skills for future educators. Courses should be taken in the recommended sequence as Teacher Prep course builds on the last. This program is offered fully online, with in-person sections also available and encouraged for hands-on learning and collaboration with peers and instructors.
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Take 6 credits from the following courses: | 6.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Take 6 credits from the following courses from two different subjects: | 6.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Take one of the following courses: | 3.0 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Take 4.0 credits from the following courses: | 4.0 | |
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| General Astronomy I | ||
| General Astronomy I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Geology | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| Take 14 credits from the following courses: | 14.0 | |
| General Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Comparative Cultures | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Survey of American Art | ||
| Non-Western Art History | ||
| Elementary ASL I | ||
| Elementary ASL II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| General Astronomy I | ||
| General Astronomy I Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| General Biology I | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Introduction to Computers | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Intercultural Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Survey of Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Literature-Based Research | ||
| Professional Research & Reporting | ||
| American Literature I | ||
| American Literature II | ||
| British Literature I | ||
| British Literature II | ||
| Western World Literature I | ||
| Western World Literature II | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Geology | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Elementary German I | ||
| Elementary German II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Humanities I | ||
| Humanities II | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| History of Rock Music | ||
| Opera and Musical Theatre | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Western Philosophy I | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Conceptual Physics | ||
| Conceptual Physics Lab | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| American Government | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Eastern Religions | ||
| Introduction to Old Testament | ||
| Introduction to New Testament | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Social Diversity | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| EDU 187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 4.0 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3.0 |
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3.0 |
| EDU 279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 4.0 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Business and Accounting. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
Associate in Arts - Business Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| ACC 120 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Term III | ||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| ACC 121 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4.0 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term IV | ||
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| MAT 263 | Brief Calculus | 4.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Communication, English, Journalism, and Visual and Performing Arts. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
- Associate in Arts - Communication Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Dance Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Drama/Theatre Pathway
- Associate in Arts - English Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Journalism Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Music Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Visual Arts Transfer Pathway
Associate in Arts - Communication Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| Math Core | 3.0 | |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| Foreign Language | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Foreign Language II | 3.0 | |
| COM 130 | Nonverbal Communication or Introduction to Intercultural Communication or Introduction to Mass Communication or Introduction to Journalism or Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 |
| COM 130 | Nonverbal Communication or Introduction to Intercultural Communication or Introduction to Mass Communication or Introduction to Journalism or Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| Foreign Language III | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| COM 130 | Nonverbal Communication or Introduction to Intercultural Communication or Introduction to Mass Communication or Introduction to Journalism or Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 |
| COM 130 | Nonverbal Communication or Introduction to Intercultural Communication or Introduction to Mass Communication or Introduction to Journalism or Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Associate in Arts - Dance Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| DAN 140 | Modern Dance I | 2.0 |
| DAN 130 | Ballet I | 2.0 |
| DAN 110 | Dance Appreciation | 3.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| DAN Elective | 2.0 | |
| DAN Elective | 2.0 | |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| DAN Elective | 2.0 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3.0 |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| DAN Elective | 3.0 | |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3.0 |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - Drama/Theatre Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3.0 |
| DRA 130 | Acting I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| DAN 110 | Dance Appreciation | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| DRA 140 | Stagecraft I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| DRA 170 | Play Production I | 3.0 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or Myth in Human Culture or Survey of Economics or Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or Myth in Human Culture or Survey of Economics or Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or Myth in Human Culture or Survey of Economics or Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I or Art History Survey II or Myth in Human Culture or Survey of Economics or Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| DRA 120 | Voice for Performance or Acting II or Acting for the Camera I or Stagecraft II or Costuming or Stage Make-Up or Directing or Foundations of Education or Creative Writing I or Fundamentals of Music or Chorus I | 3.0 |
| DRA 120 | Voice for Performance or Acting II or Acting for the Camera I or Stagecraft II or Costuming or Stage Make-Up or Directing or Foundations of Education or Creative Writing I or Fundamentals of Music or Chorus I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Associate in Arts - English Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| ENG 125 | Creative Writing I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Term III | ||
| ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3.0 |
| ENG 273 | African-American Literature | 3.0 |
| Foreign Language | 3.0 | |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3.0 |
| Foreign Language II | 3.0 | |
| ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Associate in Arts - Journalism Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| JOU 110 | Introduction to Journalism | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| Foreign Language I | 3.0 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| JOU 216 | Writing for Mass Media | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| HUM 160 | Introduction to Film | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| Foreign Language II | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term IV | ||
| JOU 217 | Feature/Editorial Writing | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| Foreign Language III | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - Music Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3.0 |
| MUS 151P | Class Music I (Piano I) | 1.0 |
| MUS 131 | Chorus I or Chorus II or Jazz Ensemble I or Jazz Ensemble II or Ensemble I (baroque Music Consort I) or Ensemble I (early Music Consort I) or Ensemble II (Baroque Ensemble) or Ensemble II ( Early Music Consort II ) | 1.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| MUS 131 | Chorus I or Chorus II or Jazz Ensemble I or Jazz Ensemble II or Ensemble I (baroque Music Consort I) or Ensemble I (early Music Consort I) or Ensemble II (Baroque Ensemble) or Ensemble II ( Early Music Consort II ) | 1.0 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Term III | ||
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3.0 |
| MUS 121 | Music Theory I | 3.0 |
| MUS 125 | Aural Skills I | 1.0 |
| MUS 161 | Applied Music I | 2.0 |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Introduction to Old Testament or Introduction to New Testament or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| MUS 131 | Chorus I or Chorus II or Jazz Ensemble I or Jazz Ensemble II or Ensemble I (baroque Music Consort I) or Ensemble I (early Music Consort I) or Ensemble II (Baroque Ensemble) or Ensemble II ( Early Music Consort II ) | 1.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term IV | ||
| DAN 110 | Dance Appreciation | 3.0 |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Introduction to Old Testament or Introduction to New Testament or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Introduction to Old Testament or Introduction to New Testament or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| MUS 151X | Class Music I Repertoire Class or Class Music I or Class Music I Instrumental Rep 1 | 1.0 |
| 3.0 Total credits required below to meet this requirement. | ||
| MUS 122 | Music Theory II or Music Composition or Aural Skills II or Class Music I ( Dictation for Singers) or Class Music I ( Group Guitar) or Class Music I ( Group Voice) or Class Music I (jazz Improvisation) or Applied Music II or Piano Pedagogy or Music History I or Foundations of Education | 3.0 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
Associate in Arts - Visual Arts Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3.0 |
| ART 131 | Drawing I | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3.0 |
| ART 121 | Two-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Dance Appreciation or American Literature I or Myth in Human Culture or Music Appreciation or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| ART 122 | Three-Dimensional Design | 3.0 |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Dance Appreciation or American Literature I or Myth in Human Culture or Music Appreciation or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Dance Appreciation or American Literature I or Myth in Human Culture or Music Appreciation or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| ART 132 | Drawing II or Digital Design I or Digital Design II or Printmaking I or Printmaking II or Painting I or Painting II or Jewelry I or Jewelry II or Photography I or Photography II or Digital Photography I or Digital Photography II or Videography I or Videography II or Sculpture I or Sculpture II or Ceramics I or Ceramics II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Dance Appreciation or American Literature I or Myth in Human Culture or Music Appreciation or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Dance Appreciation or American Literature I or Myth in Human Culture or Music Appreciation or Developmental Psychology or Elementary French I or Elementary French II or Elementary German I or Elementary German II or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II | 3.0 |
| ART 132 | Drawing II or Digital Design I or Digital Design II or Printmaking I or Printmaking II or Painting I or Painting II or Jewelry I or Jewelry II or Photography I or Photography II or Digital Photography I or Digital Photography II or Videography I or Videography II or Sculpture I or Sculpture II or Ceramics I or Ceramics II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Education. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2025-2026 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep (A1010T)
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| EDU 187 | Teaching and Learning for All | 4.0 |
| BIO 110 or BIO 111 | Principles of Biology or General Biology I | 4.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Term III | ||
| ENG 231 | American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| EDU 250 | Teacher Licensure Preparation | 3.0 |
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3.0 |
| SOC-210 or SOC-213 can be taken in lieu of SOC-225. Please see your advisor for a course substitution. | ||
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation or Theatre Appreciation | 3.0 |
| EDU 279 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
*Students who intend to transfer to UNCC may have additional course requirements and are encouraged to work closely with their advisor.
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Healthcare. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
Associate in Arts - Nursing Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Term IV | ||
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BIO 155 | Nutrition | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term V | ||
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology | 4.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Information Technology. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
Associate in Arts - Computer Science Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Programming and Logic | 3.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| CSC 151 | JAVA Programming | 3.0 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| MAT 172 or MAT 152 | Precalculus Trigonometry (See Advisor regarding concentration) or Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| CSC 251 | Advanced JAVA Programming | 3.0 |
| MAT 271 or MAT 263 | Calculus I (See Advisor regarding concentration) or Brief Calculus | 4.0 |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3.0 |
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3.0 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Term IV | ||
| MAT 272 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3.0 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| CSC 249 | Data Structure & Algorithms | 3.0 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Liberal Arts and Behavioral Social Sciences. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
- Associate in Arts - Foreign Language Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Political Science Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - History Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Psychology Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Philosophy Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Sociology Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - General Transfer Pathway
Associate in Arts - Foreign Language Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| Foreign Language I | 3.0 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Math Core | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Foreign Language II | 3.0 | |
| HIS 111 or HIS 131 | World Civilizations I or American History I | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| Foreign Language III | 3.0 | |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| HIS 112 or HIS 132 | World Civilizations II or American History II | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Term IV | ||
| Foreign Language IV | 3.0 | |
| ANT 210 | General Anthropology | 3.0 |
| POL 220 | International Relations | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 4.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Associate in Arts - Political Science Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 or BIO 111 | Principles of Biology or General Biology I | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| POL 210 | Comparative Government | 3.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| POL 220 | International Relations | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - History Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3.0 |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective Foreign Language may be required. See Advisor. | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective Foreign Language may be required. See Advisor. | 3.0 | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| POL 120 | American Government | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective Foreign Language may be required. See Advisor. | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - Psychology Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 or BIO 111 | Principles of Biology or General Biology I | 4.0 |
| PSY 241 or PSY 281 | Developmental Psychology or Abnormal Psychology | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| PSY 281 or PSY 241 | Abnormal Psychology or Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| PSY 239 or PSY 237 | Psychology of Personality or Social Psychology | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| PSY 211 or PSY 215 | Psychology of Adjustment or Positive Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 237 or PSY 231 | Social Psychology or Forensic Psychology | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| PSY 243 or PSY 246 | Child Psychology or Adolescent Psychology | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - Philosophy Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3.0 |
| HUM 130 | Myth in Human Culture | 3.0 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3.0 |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective Foreign Language may be required. See Advisor. | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3.0 |
| HUM 211 | Humanities I | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective Foreign Language may be required. See Advisor. | 3.0 | |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 1.0-3.0 | |
| Credits | 16-18 | |
| Term IV | ||
| PHI 230 | Introduction to Logic | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| PHI 220 | Western Philosophy I | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Associate in Arts - Sociology Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 or BIO 111 | Principles of Biology or General Biology I | 4.0 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| SOC 225 | Social Diversity | 3.0 |
| SOC 230 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - General Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term IV | ||
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Mathematics and Science. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
- Associate in Arts - Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Math Transfer Pathway
- Associate in Arts - Public Health Transfer Pathway
Associate in Arts - Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II | 3.0 |
| HEA 112 | First Aid & CPR | 2.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term IV | ||
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| BIO 155 | Nutrition | 3.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate in Arts - Math Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| MAT 172 | Precalculus Trigonometry | 4.0 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 152 | Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term III | ||
| MAT 271 | Calculus I | 4.0 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Term IV | ||
| MAT 272 | Calculus II | 4.0 |
| Natural Science | 4.0 | |
| MAT 280 | Linear Algebra | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term V | ||
| MAT 273 | Calculus III | 4.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| MAT 285 | Differential Equations | 3.0 |
| Transfer Elective | 2.0-3.0 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
Associate in Arts - Public Health Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4.0 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term III | ||
| PHI 215 or PHI 240 | Philosophical Issues or Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I or World Civilizations II or American History I or American History II | 3.0 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term IV | ||
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3.0 |
| BIO 155 | Nutrition | 3.0 |
| HEA 110 | Personal Health/Wellness | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| ENG 231 | American Literature I or American Literature II or British Literature I or British Literature II | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
The following are suggested course plans if you would like to complete the Associate in Arts and transfer to a four-year school for a variety of majors related to Public Safety. These plans are based on the program requirements of the 2026-2027 catalog. These are only recommendations — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. These plans are based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow these sequences if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about your plans and note that recommendations may vary depending on your intended transfer institution.
Course Sequences by Major:
Associate in Arts - Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1.0 |
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Term II | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3.0 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term IV | ||
| POL 120 | American Government | 3.0 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| General Education Elective | 3.0 | |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3.0 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |