College Transfer (CT) Pathway

The College Transfer Pathway is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin earning college credit toward the Associate in Arts, Associate in Engineering or Associate in Science degree – for eventual transfer to a four-year college or university. The pathway includes courses prescribed in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with UNC System member institutions.

College Transfer Pathway Options:

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Associate in Arts (P1012C)

Career & College Promise College Transfer Pathway
Leading to the Associate in Arts (P1012C)

The CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Arts degree and a baccalaureate degree in a non-STEM major. High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Arts must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Arts degree.

General Education (31 - 32 SHC)

The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

English Composition (6 SHC)

The following two English Composition courses are required.

ENG-111 Writing & Inquiry (3 SHC)
ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) (Pre-req ENG 111)

Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (9 SHC)

From the following list, select three courses from at least two different disciplines.

ART-111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
ART-114 Art History Survey I (3 SHC)
ART-115 Art History Survey II (3 SHC)
COM-231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
ENG-231 American Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-232 American Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-241 British Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-242 British Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
MUS-110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
MUS-112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
PHI-215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC)

From the following list, select three courses from at least two different disciplines.

ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
HIS-111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
HIS-112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
HIS-131 American History I (3 SHC)
HIS-132 American History II (3 SHC)
POL-120 American Government (3 SHC)
PSY-150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)

Mathematics (3-4 SHC)

Select one course from the following list.

MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy (3 SHC)
MAT-152 Statistical Methods (4 SHC)
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC)

Natural Sciences (4 SHC)

Select 4 SHC from the following list.

AST-151 General Astronomy I (3 SHC) AND AST-151A General Astronomy Lab I (1 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-143 or MAT-171)
BIO-110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC)
BIO-111 General Biology I (4 SHC)
CHM-151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-171 and high school chemistry)
GEL-111 Geology (4 SHC)
PHY-110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) AND PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC)

Academic Transitions (1 SHC)

The following course is required.

ACA-122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credits (SHC) in Pathway: 32 – 33

*Optional Foreign Language General Education Hours (0 – 8 SHC)
A student may take up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.

Associate in Engineering (P1052C)

Career & College Promise College Transfer Pathway
Leading to the Associate in Engineering (P1052C)

The CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Engineering is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Engineering degree and a baccalaureate degree in a STEM or technical major. High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Engineering must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Engineering degree. The exception to this is for students who are able to take math courses beyond MAT-272 that are required for the Associate in Engineering degree. Please contact CCP staff if they you have questions about math courses.

General Education (28 SHC)

The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

English Composition (6 SHC)

The following two English Composition courses are required.

ENG-111 Writing & Inquiry (3 SHC)
ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) (Pre-Req of ENG 111)

Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (3 SHC)

Select one course from the following list.

ART-111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
ART-114 Art History Survey I (3 SHC)
ART-115 Art History Survey II (3 SHC)
COM-231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
ENG-231 American Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-232 American Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-241 British Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-242 British Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
MUS-110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
MUS-112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
PHI-215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 SHC)

The following course is required

ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)

Mathematics (8 SHC)

The following courses are required

MAT-271 Calculus I (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-172)
MAT-272 Calculus II (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-271)

Calculus I Is the lowest level math course that will be accepted by the engineering programs for transfer as math credit. Students who are not calculus-ready will need to take additional Mathematics courses.*

Natural Sciences (8 SHC)

Select 8 SHC from the following list.

CHM-151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC)

(Pre-req of MAT-171 and high school chemistry)

PHY-251 General Physics I (4 SHC)

(Pre-req of MAT-271; Co-req of MAT-272)

PHY-252 General Physics II (4 SHC)

Engineering (5 SHC)

The following courses are required.

EGR-150 Introduction to Engineering (2 SHC)
DFT-170 Engineering Graphics (3 SCH)

Academic Transitions (1 SHC)

The following course is required.

ACA-122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credits (SHC) in Pathway: 34

*Pre-requisite General Education Hours (0 – 8 SHC)
Students who do not place directly into MAT-271 must complete MAT-171 (4 SHC) and MAT-172 (4 SHC) prior to enrolling in Calculus I.

*Optional Foreign Language General Education Hours (0 – 8 SHC)

A student may take up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.

Associate in Science (P1042C)

Career & College Promise College Transfer Pathway
Leading to the Associate in Science (P1042C)

The CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Science degree and a baccalaureate degree in a STEM or technical major. High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Science must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Science degree.

General Education (34 SHC)

The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

English Composition (6 SHC)

The following two English Composition courses are required.

ENG-111 Writing & Inquiry (3 SHC)
ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG 111)

Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (6 SHC)

From the following list, select two courses from at least two different disciplines.

ART-111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
ART-114 Art History Survey I (3 SHC)
ART-115 Art History Survey II (3 SHC)
COM-231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
ENG-231 American Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-232 American Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-241 British Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-242 British Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
MUS-110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
MUS-112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
PHI-215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)

From the following list, select two courses from at least two different disciplines.

ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
HIS-111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
HIS-112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
HIS-131 American History I (3 SHC)
HIS-132 American History II (3 SHC)
POL-120 American Government (3 SHC)
PSY-150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)

Mathematics (8 SHC)

Select two courses from the following list.

MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC)
MAT-172 Precalculus Trigonometry (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-171)
MAT-263 Brief Calculus (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-171)
MAT-271 Calculus I (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-172)
MAT-272 Calculus II (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-271)

Natural Sciences (8 SHC)

Select 8 SHC from the following list. Science courses must be taken in the pairings listed below. If you begin with one science course in a pairing, your second science course must be the second course in the pairing.

AST-151 General Astronomy I (3 SHC) AND AST-151A General Astronomy Lab I (1 SHC)
(Pre-req of MAT-143 or MAT-171)
BIO-111 General Biology I (4 SHC) AND BIO-112 General Biology II (4 SHC)
CHM-151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) AND CHM-152 General Chemistry II (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-171 and high school chemistry for CHM 151)
GEL-111 Geology
PHY-151 College Physics I (4 SHC) AND PHY-152 College Physics II (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-171)
PHY-251 General Physics I (4 SHC) AND PHY-252 General Physics II (4 SHC)
(Pre-req of MAT-271; Co-req of MAT-272)

Academic Transitions (1 SHC)

The following course is required.

ACA-122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credits (SHC) in Pathway: 35

Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (P1062C)

Career & College Promise College Transfer Pathway
Leading to the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (P1062C)

The CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree and a baccalaureate degree in a non-STEM major. High school students in the CCP College Transfer Pathway Leading to the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts must complete the entire pathway before taking additional courses in the Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree.

General Education (31 - 32 SHC)
The general education requirement includes study in courses selected from the Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

English Composition (6 SHC)
The following two English Composition courses are required.

ENG-111 Writing & Inquiry (3 SHC)
ENG-112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG 111)

Humanities/Fine Arts/Communications (6 SHC)
From the following list, select two courses from at least two different disciplines.

COM-231 Public Speaking (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
ENG-231 American Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-232 American Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-241 British Literature I (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
ENG-242 British Literature II (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-112)
MUS-110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
MUS-112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
PHI-215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)
PHI-240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC) (Pre-req of ENG-111)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)
From the following list, select two courses from at least two different disciplines.

ECO-251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
ECO-252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
HIS-111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
HIS-112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
HIS-131 American History I (3 SHC)
HIS-132 American History II (3 SHC)
POL-120 American Government (3 SHC)
PSY-150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)

Mathematics (3-4 SHC)
Select one course from the following list.

MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy (3 SHC)
MAT-152 Statistical Methods (4 SHC)
MAT-171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC)
MAT-271 Calculus I (4 SCH) (Pre-req of MAT-172)
MAT-272 Calculus II (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-271)

Natural Sciences (4 SHC)
Select 4 SHC from the following list.

AST-151 General Astronomy I (3 SHC) AND AST-151A General Astronomy Lab I (1 SHC)
(Pre-req of MAT-143 or MAT-171)
BIO-110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC)
BIO-111 General Biology I (4 SHC)
CHM-151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) (Pre-req of MAT-171 and high school chemistry)
GEL-111 Geology (4 SHC)
PHY-110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) AND PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC)

Academic Transitions (1 SHC)
The following course is required.

ACA-122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

Required ART Courses (6 SHC)
The following courses are required.

ART-121 Two-Dimensional Design (3 SHC)
ART-131 Drawing I (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credits (SHC) in Pathway: 32 – 41

*Optional Foreign Language General Education Hours (0 – 8 SHC)
A student may take up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of“C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.