Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science
The Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Science degree programs are designed for persons who are planning to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. These programs provide opportunities to complete the first two years of general college courses with some degree of specialization. The college/university transfer programs, including core requirements, are outlined below.
Program electives may be selected from a variety of courses. Selection should be based upon the requirements of the four-year institution to which the student plans to transfer.
Courses from the college/university transfer programs at CCC&TI normally transfer to four-year institutions participating in the community college articulation agreement. Requirements may be obtained through advisors, counselors in Student Services or at http://www.northcarolina.edu/?q=content/nc-community-college-transfer. However, since many institutions and academic departments have specific course requirements, it is in every student’s best interest to consult with the desired senior institution to which transfer is being considered.
Note: The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) with the University of North Carolina system requires that a student have earned a grade of C or better in each course and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 when all grades are counted in the computation. Thus, in order to gain the advantages of the CAA, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 2.0.
Associate in Arts (A10100)
Associate in Arts degree candidates must complete the following general education courses and approved electives for a minimum of 60 credit hours with a program grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.
English Composition
This requirement is met by completing
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications
Three unduplicated courses from at least two subject areas are required.
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Three unduplicated courses from at least two subject areas are required.
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Mathematics
Take one of the following courses:
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Semester Total: | 2-3 | 2 | 3-4 |
Natural Science
Take one of the following courses, including accompanying lab work:
BIO 110: Students may not receive credit for the combination of BIO 110 and BIO 111.
Additional General Education Hours
Select an additional 13-14 semester hour credit courses from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer institution.
Other Requirements
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | Pre-major/General Education Electives | | | 14-15 |
Associate in Science (A10400)
Associate in Science degree candidates must complete the following general education courses and approved electives for a minimum of 60 credit hours with a program grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.
Communication
This requirement is met by completing:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required.
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Two unduplicated courses from two subject areas are required.
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Math
Take two of the following courses:
MAT 263, MAT 271: Students may not receive credit for the combination of MAT 263 and MAT 271.
MAT 271: Or higher.
Natural Science
Select 8 semester hours from the following courses, including accompanying lab work:
BIO 110: Students may not receive credit for the combination of BIO 110 and BIO 111.
Additional General Education Hours
Select an additional 11 semester hour credit courses from courses classified as general education within the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer institution
Other Requirements
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| | Pre-major/General Education Electives | | | 14-15 |
Associate in Fine Arts (A10200)
Music and Music Education (A1020D)
Communication
This requirement is met by completing the courses below:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
This requirement is met by completing A and B below:
A. Choose One:
B. Take 3 credits from:
Social Sciences
This requirement is met by completing A and B below:
A. Choose One:
B. Take 2 courses from 2 different subject areas below:
Mathematics
This requirement is met by completing:
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Science
This requirement is met by completing one course with accompanying lab listed below:
Other Requirements
| | Professional Program Courses | | | 30 |
| | MUS Electives | | | 6 |
Professional Program Courses: Listed below.
Professional Program Courses for Music Specialist AFA
Music Theory
This requirement is met by completing
Applied Music
This requirement is met by completing
Ensembles
This requirement is met by completing four of the following courses:
Class Music
Vocal and instrumental (wind and percussion) majors will complete
| MUS 151P | Class Music I - Piano | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MUS 152P | Class Music II - Piano | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester Total: | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Piano majors will complete
| MUS 151V | Class Music I - Voice | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| MUS 152V | Class Music II - Voice | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester Total: | 0 | 4 | 2 |
MUS 151P, MUS 152P: Vocal and instrumental (wind and percussion) majors must study until proficiency is attained. This may require that additional courses (MUS 251P and MUS 252P) be taken. If piano proficiency is not attained in two semesters, MUS 251P and MUS 252P must be two of the hours taken.
Visual Arts (A1020A)
Communication
This requirement is met by completing courses below:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
This requirement is met by completing A and B below:
A. Choose One:
B. Take 3 credits from:
Social Sciences
This requirement is met by completing A and B below:
A. Choose One:
B. Take 2 courses from 2 different subject areas below:
Mathematics
This requirement is met by completing
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Natural Science
This requirement is met by completing one course with accompanying lab listed below:
Professional Program Courses
The following courses are required (15) :
21 additional hours of the following courses are required: