GTCC College Transfer Career Paths

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What's Inside Transfer Friendly Programs......................... 2 College Transfer Programs Associate of Arts................................. 4 Associate of Fine Arts

D rama Concentration .................. 6 Associate of Science ...............................8 Associate of Science (Engineering) N.C. A&T State University Agreement.......10

College Transfer students may want to take advantage of the Greater Greensboro Consortium Agreement.

All consortium policies will be followed.

You are encouraged to talk with an advisor about what options may be available for you.

Please visit www.gtcc.edu for more information on the programs listed in this booklet.

You can also purchase a GTCC Catalog, available in the GTCC Bookstore.

College Transfer Career Paths

There are many paths to success at GTCC. One of those paths is our college transfer program.

The college transfer program can open many doors for your future and put you on track to earning your bachelor's degree in any major. Our program gives students a well-rounded education and a solid foundation to build upon.

GTCC offers the associate of arts, associate of fine arts, and associate of science.

These college transfer programs are designed to give students freedom, allowing exploration into several disciplines and career fields without the committment of declaring a specfic major. Students who know what major they would like to declare upon transferring are encouraged to contact the transfer institution well in advance to ensure the electives they choose will fit within their intended program of study.

So whether you want to become a doctor, counselor, teacher, or business executive, GTCC's college transfer program can help you reach both your academic and professional goals.

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Transfer Friendly programs GTCC’s college transfer programs are guaranteed to transfer to any college listed below thanks to the comprehensive articulation agreement between North Carolina's community colleges and the UNC System.

This agreement states that upon completing the requirements for an associate degree at GTCC, students will be eligible for consideration for admission with junior status leading to a bachelor's degree at the following universities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Appalachian State University East Carolina University Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina Central University North Carolina State University UNC Asheville UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill UNC Greensboro UNC Pembroke UNC School of the Arts UNC Wilmington Western Carolina University Winston-Salem State University

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Students should be mindful of application deadlines to the various universities. GPA requirements for each university varies and admission is very competitive. Only courses that are successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better will receive transfer credit.

For more information on the college transfer program, please see the GTCC Catalog available on our website or through the GTCC Bookstore.

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GTCC and BEnnett College Sign Co-Admission Agreement

Partnership provides clear pathway to four-year social work degree

PURSUE A FULFILLING CAREER IN SOCIAL WORK Guilford Technical Community College and Bennett College have partnered to provide a new joint program for students seeking a degree in social work. Under the agreement, students will spend their first two years at GTCC where they will receive an Associate in Arts degree and spend their final two years at Bennett College where they will receive a Bachelor of Social Work degree. This partnership gives students the opportunity to obtain two degrees at an affordable cost while pursuing a fulfilling and promising career in social work.

Student Benefits This partnership provides the following benefits for students: • • Eases student transition between institutions • Coordinates federal financial aid disbursement • Waives application fee for Bennett College • Provides a tuition discount at Bennett College • Offers special scholarship opportunities for co-admitted students • Coordinates student and academic services • Offers early advising and orientation programs • Offers early registration • Allows students who maintain established academic standards move seamlessly to Bennett College to complete upper-division coursework • Provides access to co-curricular programs (e.g. internships, research opportunities, student clubs) • Requires one application • Grants access to joint library services 3 • Affords on-site academic advising

College Transfer Associate of Arts

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree 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.

Upon transfer, students who earn the Associate in Arts degree generally major in fields such as anthropology, business, communication, economics, English, foreign language, geography, history, humanities, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology.

Fall Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry _______ – – Natural Science Requirement _______

– – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement _______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement _______ – – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement _______ Spring Semester I ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines – – Mathematics Requirement – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement – – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement ACA 122 College Transfer Success

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Fall Semester II – – General Education – – General Education – – General Education – – General Education – – General Education

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Spring Semester II – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education

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Total credit hours required for degree: 60

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Course Requirements for Associate in Arts (60-61 credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (45 CREDITS) The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English, communication; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER COURSES (31-32 CREDITS) All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.

CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS*

COURSES FULFILLING REQUIREMENTS All courses below are considered UGETC courses

English Composition (6 credits) The following two English compositions courses are required:

ENG 111, 112

Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts (9 credits) Select three courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

ART 111, 114, 115; COM 231; ENG 231, 232; MUS 110, 112; PHI 215, 240

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits) Select three courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

ECO 251, 252; HIS 111, 112, 131, 132; POL 120; PSY 150; SOC 210

Mathematics (3-4 credits) Select one course from the following:

MAT 143, 152, 171

Natural Sciences (4 credits) Select four credits from the following course(s):

AST 111/111A, 151/151A; BIO 110, 111; CHM 151; GEL 111; PHY 110/110A

ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (13-14 CREDITS) An additional 13-14 credits should be should be selected from courses classified as general education within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. General education courses are listed below: General Education Electives: ANT 210, 220, AST 152, 152A, BIO 140, 140A, CHI 111, 112, 211, 212, CHM 131, 131A, 132, CIS 110, 115, COM 110, 120, 140, DRA 111, 112, 126, ENG 114, 131, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261, 262, FRE 111, 112, 211, 212, GEL 230, GEO 111, 112, HIS 121, 122, HUM 110, 115, 120, 121, 122, 130, 150, 160, 161, 211, 212, MAT 273, MUS 210, PHI 210, POL 210, 220, PSY 239, 241, 281, REL 110, 111, 112, 211, 212, 221, SOC 213, 220, 225, 240, SPA 111, 112, 211, 212 (plus all UGETC courses listed above).

OTHER REQUIRED HOURS (15 CREDITS) An additional 14 credits of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.

Academic Transition (1 credit)--The following course is required:

ACA 122

Pre-Major/Electives: ACC 120, 121, ART 121, 122, 131, 132, AST 251, BIO 163, 165, 166, 175, 265, 275, 280, BUS 110, 115, 137, 228, CJC 111, 121, 141, COM 111, 130, 150, CSC 120, 134, 139, 151, 239, CTS 115, DFT 170, DRA 120, 130, 131, 132, 140, 142, 145, 170, 171, 240, 270, 271, ENG 125, 126, 273, GIS 111, HEA 110, 120, HIS 227, 236, MAT 285, MUS 111, 121, 122, 141, 142, 151, 152, 214, 215, 221, 222, 241, 242, All one-hour PED activity courses, PED 110, POL 250 (plus all UGETC and General Education elective courses listed above).

* Individual program may provide specific course requirements

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COLLEGE TRANSFER Associate of FINE ARTS DRAMA CONCENTRATION

The Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree with a concentration in Drama is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in drama. Students may emphasize either acting or technical theatre within this degree program. Graduates will be eligible for admission with junior class standing at most public and private four-year institutions which offer the BFA or BA degrees in drama or theater arts.

Graduates will also be eligible for employment in entry level positions in theater and related fields. An interview with the program coordinator is required for admission to the program.

All students are required to participate in the college theatre company.

English Composition ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines

Humanities/Fine Arts – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement – – Literature Requirement Social/Behavioral Sciences PSY 150 General Psychology SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology – – History Requirement Mathematics – – Mathematics Requirement

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Required Courses 120 Voice for Performance 130 Acting I 131 Acting II 140 Stage Craft I 145 Stage Make Up 170 Play Production I

Drama Electives I – – Drama Elective – – Drama Elective

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College Transfer Electives – – College Transfer Elective – – College Transfer Elective – – College Transfer Elective – – College Transfer Elective

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Total credit hours required for degree: 64-65

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The 65th credit of an associate degree is not guaranteed to transfer.

Course Requirements for Associate in FINE Arts (64-65 credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (28-29 CREDITS) The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English composition; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS*

COURSES FULFILLING REQUIREMENTS

English Composition (6 credits)

ENG 111, 112, 114

Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits) Select two courses from at least two different disciplines. One course must be a literature course. Three credit hours in Speech/Communication may be substituted for three credit hours in Humanities/Fine Arts. Speech/ Communication may not substitute for the literature requirement.

ART 111, 114, 115; COM 110, 120, 231; DRA 111, 112, 126; ENG 131, 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261, 262; FRE 111, 112, 211, 212; HUM 110, 115, 120, 121, 122, 130, 150, 160, 161, 211, 212; MUS 110, 112, 210; PHI 210, 215, 240; REL 110, 111, 112, 211, 212, 221; SPA 111, 112, 211, 212

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits) Select three courses from three different disciplines. One course must be a history course.

ECO 251, 252; HIS 111, 112, 121, 122, 131, 132; POL 120, 210, 220; PSY 150, 239, 241, 281; SOC 210, 213, 220, 225, 240

Mathematics (3-4 credits)

MAT 143, 152, 171, 172, 263, 271, 272, 273

Natural Sciences (4 credits)

AST 111/111A, 151/151A, 152/152A; BIO 110, 111, 112, 140/140A; CHM 131/131A, 132, 151, 152; GEL 111, 230; PHY 110/110A, 151, 152, 251, 252

Program Major Requirements for Associate in Fine Arts Degree (23 credits) Required Drama Courses (17 credits)

DRA 120, 130, 131, 140, 145, 170

Drama Electives (6 credits)

DRA 112, 142, 240

Other Major Requirements for Associate in Fine Arts Degree (12 credits) An additional 12 credits should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Pre-major/elective courses are listed below.

Pre-major/Electives: ACA 122; ACC 120, 121; ANT 210, 220; ART 111, 121, 122, 131, 132, 240; AST 111/111A, 152/152A, 251; BIO 140/140A, 163, 165, 166, 250, 265, 275, 280; BUS 110, 115, 137; CHI 111, 112, 211, 212, CHM 132, 151, 152, 251, 252; CIS 110, 115; CJC 111, 121, 141; COM 110, 111, 120, 130, 140, 150; CSC 134, 139, 151, 239; DRA 120, 130, 131, 132, 140, 143, 145, 170, 171, 270, 271; EDU 144, 145, 146, 216; ENG 114, 131, 125, 126, 273; FRE 112, 211, 212; GEL 230; GEO 111, 112; HEA 110, 120; HIS 131, 132, 151, 227, 236; HUM 110, 120, 121, 122, 130, 150, 160, 161, 211, 212; MAT 143, 263, 271, 272, 273, 285; MUS 112, 210; PED 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 128, 129, 139, 140, 143, 144, 145, 146, 152, 153, 154, 155, 216, 240; PHI 210; PHY 151, 152, 251, 252; POL 210, 220, 250; PSY 239, 241, 281; REL 111, 221; SOC 213, 220, 225, 240; SPA 112, 211, 212 Total credits required for Associate in Fine Arts Degree (64-65 credits) Students are responsible for contacting their intended transfer institution to ensure they select appropriate courses.

* Individual program may provide specific course requirements

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College Transfer Associate of SCIENCE

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is designed for students who want to pursue a four-year degree in areas of study or professional programs that require strong mathematics and science backgrounds. Upon transfer, students who earn the Associate in Science degree generally major in fields such as biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics.

Fall Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry – – Mathematics Requirement – – Natural Science Requirement – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement – – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement

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Spring Semester I ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines ACA 122 College Transfer Success – – Natural Science Requirement – – Mathematics Requirement – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement – – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement

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Fall Semester II – – General Education – – General Education – – General Education – – General Education

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Spring Semester II – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education – – Pre-major, Elective, or General Education

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Total credit hours required for degree: 60

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Course Requirements for Associate in SCIENCE (60-61 credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (45 CREDITS) The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English, communication; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

UNIVERSAL GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER COURSES (34 CREDITS) All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.

CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS*

COURSES FULFILLING REQUIREMENTS All courses below are considered UGETC courses

English Composition (6 credits) The following two English compositions courses are required:

ENG 111, 112

Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits) Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

ART 111, 114, 115; COM 231; ENG 231, 232; MUS 110, 112; PHI 215, 240

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 credits) Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

ECO 251, 252; HIS 111, 112, 131, 132; POL 120; PSY 150; SOC 210

Mathematics (8 credits) Select two courses from the following:

MAT 171, 172, 263, 271

Natural Sciences (8 credits) Select eight credits from the following courses:

AST 151/151A; BIO 110, 111/112; CHM 151/152; GEL 111; PHY 110/110A, 151/152, 251/252

ADDITIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (11 CREDITS) An additional 11 credits should be should be selected from courses classified as general education within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. General education courses are listed below.

General Education Electives: ANT 210, 220, AST 152, 152A, BIO 140, 140A, CHI 111, 112, 211, 212, CHM 131, 131A, 132, CIS 110, 115, COM 110, 120, 140, DRA 111, 112, 126, ENG 114, 131, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261, 262, FRE 111, 112, 211, 212, GEL 230, GEO 111, 112, HIS 121, 122, HUM 110, 115, 120, 121, 122, 130, 150, 160, 161, 211, 212, MAT 271, 272, 273, MUS 210, PHI 210, POL 210, 220, PSY 239, 241, 281, REL 110, 111, 112, 211, 212, 221, SOC 213, 220, 225, 240, SPA 111, 112, 211, 212 (plus all UGETC courses listed above).

OTHER REQUIRED HOURS (15 CREDITS) An additional 14 credits of courses should be selected from courses classified as pre-major, elective, or general education courses within the CAA. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university. Pre-major/elective courses are listed below.

Academic Transition (1 credit)--The following course is required:

ACA 122

Pre-Major/Electives: ACC 120, 121, ART 121, 122, 131, 132, AST 251, BIO 163, 165, 166, 175, 250, 265, 275, 280, BUS 110, 115, 137, 228, CHM 251, 252, CJC 111, 121, 141, COM 111, 130, 150, CSC 120, 134, 139, 151, 239, CTS 115, DFT 170, DRA 120, 130, 131, 132, 140, 142, 145, 170, 171, 240, 270, 271, ENG 125, 126, 273, GIS 111, HEA 110, 120, HIS 227, 236, MAT 280, 285, MUS 111, 121, 122, 141, 142, 151, 152, 214, 215, 221, 222, 241, 242, All one-hour PED activity courses, PED 110, POL 250 (plus all UGETC and General Education elective courses listed above). * Individual program may provide specific course requirements

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COLLEGE TRANSFER

Associate of Science (engineering) NC A&T State University Transfer Agreement

The curriculum is recommended for students interested in studying Mechanical or Civil Engineering at GTCC, earning an Associate of Science degree and transferring to North Carolina A&T State University to attain a bachelor’s degree.

Successful students transferring from GTCC to North Carolina A&T will be given full credit for the courses listed below upon acceptance to the university and have junior standing.

Fall Semester I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry CHM 151 General Chemistry I MAT 271 Calculus I DFT 170 Engineering Graphics EGR 150 Introduction to Engineering

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Spring Semester I ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics MAT 272 Calculus II PHY 251 General Physics I – – Literature Requirement

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Fall Semester II MAT 273 Calculus III PHY 252 General Physics II EGR 220 Engineering Statics – – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement

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Spring Semester II MAT 285 Differential Equations EGR 225 Engineering Dynamics EGR 230 Engineering Materials – – History Requirement – – Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement

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Total credit hours required for degree: 65

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Course Requirements for Associate in SCIENCE/eNGINEERING (65 credits) GENERAL EDUCATION (51 CREDITS) The general education common course pathway includes study in the areas of English communication; humanities and fine arts; social and behavioral sciences; natural sciences and mathematics.

CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENTS

COURSES FULFILLING REQUIREMENTS

English Composition (9 credits)

ENG 111, 112 (required) Choose one course from the following list: ENG 231, 232, 241, 242, 251, 252, 261, 262

Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits)

COM 231 (required) Choose one course from the following list: ART 114, 115; DRA 111; FRE 111^; HUM 115; MUS 110; PHI 215, 240; REL 110, 211, 212; SPA 111^

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

ECO 251 (required) Choose one history course from the following list: HIS 111, 112, 121, 122 Choose one course from the following list: ECO 252; POL 120; PSY 150; SOC 210

Mathematics (15 credits)

MAT 271, 272, 273, 285

Natural Sciences (12 credits)

CHM 151; PHY 251, 252

Program Major Requirements for Associate in Science/Engineering (14 credits) Required Drafting Course (3 credits)

DFT 170

Required Engineering Courses (11 credits)

EGR 150, 220, 225, 230

^Higher level course may be substituted based on pre-requisites

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Are You Considering a Future in Engineering?

A Seamless Path From GTCC to North Carolina A&T State University Could Be the Key!

Tell Me More Guilford Technical Community College and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are now offering a joint program in civil and mechanical engineering where you may be admitted to both educational institutions. This means that you are both a student at GTCC and N.C. A&T. The first two years you will be completing classes at GTCC with many of the same benefits as being a student at A&T. However, you will be paying the community college tuition rate of $71.50 per credit hour. All of your classes at GTCC are guaranteed to transfer to A&T. In addition, as a second-year student, you will be able to attend engineering seminars and classes on the A&T campus.

When you begin your third year, you will begin taking classes at A&T in their civil or mechanical engineering program.

What Are the Benefits for Me as a Student?

This partnership provides the following benefits for students: • • Saving thousands of dollars in tuition and fees your first two years of college • Guaranteed entrance into the North Carolina A&T School of Engineering • Coordinated federal and financial aid disbursement • Waived application fee for N.C. A&T State University • Special scholarship opportunities for co-admitted students 12 • Coordinated student and academic services

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Students who maintain established academic standards move seamlessly to N.C. A&T to complete upper-division coursework Develop and support mutually beneficial cocurricular programs (e.g., internships, student clubs) to promote engagement and persistence One application On-site academic advising Access to computer services Coordinated degree completion

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Guilford Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097; Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award Associate Degrees.