College Transfer

Associate in Arts

The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use.

Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA). The CAA enables North Carolina community college graduates of two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to transfer with junior status. Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions In the course of their degree program, students will take courses aligned with a four-year degree pathway from a university of their choosing. Available pathways will be made available to students through the ACA 122 course, as well as through their college transfer advisors. Students earning an Associate of Arts degree may pursue a pathway in Theatre Arts, in the areas of dramatic literature, design and production, and performance. Courses include both major core and elective courses in the discipline. Several core courses are recommended for the first two semesters. Most courses that fulfill the Theatre Arts pathway are taken during the last two semesters. Students interested in pursuing an Associate in Arts degree Theatre Arts pathway should contact the ECC Theatre Arts Program Coordinator for courses required to transfer to four-year theatre programs.

Associate in General Education

The Associate in General Education curriculum is designed for the academic enrichment of students who wish to broaden their education, with emphasis on personal interest, growth, and development.

Course work includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers will be provided.

Through these skills, students will have a sound base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for advancements within their field of interest and become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities.

Associate in Science

The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic computer use.

Community college graduates must obtain a grade of “C” or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in order to transfer with a junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

During the course of their degree program, students will take courses aligned with a four-year degree pathway from a university of their choosing. Available pathways will be made available to students through the ACA 122 course, as well as through their college transfer advisors. Students earning an Associate of Science degree may pursue a pathway in Pre-Engineering. Students interested in this pathway should contact the ECC Pre-Engineering pathway coordinator for courses required to transfer to four-year engineering programs.