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“PCC IS AWAY FROM HOME
BECAUSE I MADE SO MANY
LASTING RELATIONSHIPS.”
The arts and sciences Division contributes to the college’s mission to educate and empower people for success in a variety of ways. We offer general education courses in a wide range of subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, english, foreign languages, astronomy, geology, social sciences, and humanities.
our arts and sciences instructors are well qualified, many having been nominated for teaching excellence awards. They have also participated in leadership training, written textbooks, and supervised statewide curriculum improvement projects.
PCC’s University Transfer program is part of this division and serves as a remarkable way for students to take the general education courses needed for a four-year degree in a more personal setting and at a considerably lower cost. Our University Transfer courses can be transferred to any of the 16 University of North Carolina institutions, many of the state’s private four-year schools, and other North Carolina community colleges. Students intending to transfer to four-year institutions have several degree options at PCC: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Fine Arts (see page 15 for more AFA information) and Associate in Science (AS). Through a partnership with East Carolina University, the Associate in Science program includes a Pre-Engineering track in which students can complete introductory courses in engineering and general education necessary for transfer. All University Transfer courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to be eligible for transfer acceptance. Fouryear institutions prefer that students complete an AA, AFA or AS degree before applying for transfer and have a 2.5 GPA or better. The associate in General education program is also part of this division and is designed for individuals wishing to complete general education courses before applying to a health science program. Another option for students who want to broaden their education with emphasis on personal interest, growth and development is the General occupational Technology degree. While many of the