College Transfer Programs
College Transfer degree programs are designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. The programs consist of three components: the universal general education transfer component (UGETC); general education courses in communication and humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics; and premajor courses in fields such as accounting, criminal justice, and physical education.
The Associate in Arts Program is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in one of the liberal arts disciplines or training at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students complete transfer courses based on their intended major.
The Associate in Science Program is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas of study such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, sciences, or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds. In addition to the UGETC and general education courses, students must take additional natural sciences and mathematics transfer courses based on their intended major.
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation program is designed for college students who intend to earn a four-year degree in teacher education in a non-STEM major; the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation program is designed for students who intend to earn a four-year degree in teacher education in a STEM or technical major.
The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (AFAVA) degree with a concentration in Visual Arts, is designed for students who wish to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs to complete a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Art. The program has a concentration in the studio arts which includes courses in two - and three - dimensional design, drawing, painting, and ceramics. Upon completion, students with an AFAVA should be able to present a portfolio of work that is strong enough to allow them to continue their work as juniors and begin an area of concentration at the senior transfer institution to which they have been admitted. The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts also prepares students to enter the workforce as studio artists, designers, or creative entrepreneurs.
RCC offers an Associate in General Education Nursing degree program for students interested in pursuing a four - year degree in Nursing. The Associate in General Education (AGE) Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing based on the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina’s Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing Programs. The AGE-Nursing consists of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of transferable CAA courses. A student who completes an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing with a GPA of at least 2.0 and a grade of C or better in the (AGE)-Nursing degree, who holds a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina will have fulfilled the UNC institutions lower-division general education requirements as well as nursing program entry requirements. However, because nursing program admissions are competitive, no student is guaranteed admission to the program of his or her choice.
The programs of study for college transfer programs provide opportunities for students to study the philosophy, literature, and art of their own culture and other cultures; to apply theories of math and science; and to communicate effectively. Also, the program of study helps students achieve competencies in written and oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and information literacy. Students are responsible for reviewing the requirements of the four-year university to which they plan to transfer for completion of their degree. Academic advisors are available to assist students in planning their programs accordingly. The college transfer programs require ACA 122, which assists students in identifying universities to which they may transfer and in the creation of an educational plan, two-year to four-year. It is recommended that all college transfer students complete ACA 122 during their first semester of study in order to develop an appropriate course of study for their intended major. To ensure maximum transferability of credits, students should select a transfer major and preferred transfer university before completing 30 semester hours of credit.
College Transfer Courses
Note: UGETC and Gen Ed courses may be used to fulfill requirements within the Pre-Major/Electives category.
College Transfer Programs