2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Mar 12, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Associate in Arts, AA - College Transfer - General Studies - CIP Code: 24.0101

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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.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

Use strategies to acquire new information in a variety of academic disciplines.
Analyze relevant issues presented in a variety of academic disciplines.
Apply critical thinking in a variety of academic disciplines.

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 composition courses are required:

ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3

Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

ART 111 Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 114 Art History Survey I Credits: 3
ART 115 Art History Survey II Credits: 3
COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
or
COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
ENG 231 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 232 American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 241 British Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 242 British Literature II Credits: 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz Credits: 3
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues Credits: 3
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

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

Mathematics (3-4 credits)

Select one course from the following:

MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Credits: 4
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
MAT 175 Precalculus Credits: 5

Natural Sciences (4 credits)

Select four credits from the following course(s):

AST 151 General Astronomy I Credits: 3
AST 151A General Astronomy I Lab Credits: 1
BIO 110 Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIO 111 General Biology I Credits: 4
CHM 151 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
GEL 111 Geology Credits: 4
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics Credits: 3
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab Credits: 1

Additional General Education Hours (13-14 Credits)

An additional 13-14 credits 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:

AST 152 General Astronomy II Credits: 3
AST 152A General Astronomy II Lab Credits: 1
BIO 140 Environmental Biology Credits: 3
BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab Credits: 1
CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry Credits: 4
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
CIS 115 Introduction to Programming & Logic Credits: 3
COM 110 Introduction to Communication Credits: 3
COM 140 Introduction to Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre Credits: 3
DRA 126 Storytelling Credits: 3
DRA 211 Theatre History I Credits: 3
ECO 151 Survey of Economics Credits: 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting Credits: 3
ENG 131 Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENG 251 Western World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 252 Western World Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 261 World Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 262 World Literature II Credits: 3
GEL 230 Environmental Geology Credits: 4
HUM 110 Technology and Society Credits: 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking Credits: 3
HUM 120 Cultural Studies Credits: 3
HUM 121 The Nature of America Credits: 3
HUM 122 Southern Culture Credits: 3
HUM 130 Myth in Human Culture Credits: 3
HUM 150 American Women’s Studies Credits: 3
HUM 160 Introduction to Film Credits: 3
HUM 161 Advanced Film Studies Credits: 3
HUM 211 Humanities I Credits: 3
HUM 212 Humanities II Credits: 3
MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry Credits: 4
MAT 263 Brief Calculus Credits: 4
MAT 271 Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 272 Calculus II Credits: 4
MAT 273 Calculus III Credits: 4
MUS 210 History of Rock Music Credits: 3
PHI 210 History of Philosophy Credits: 3
POL 210 Comparative Government Credits: 3
POL 220 International Relations Credits: 3
PSY 237 Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 239 Psychology of Personality Credits: 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
REL 110 World Religions Credits: 3
REL 111 Eastern Religions Credits: 3
REL 112 Western Religions Credits: 3
REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament Credits: 3
REL 212 Introduction to New Testament Credits: 3
REL 221 Religion in America Credits: 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 220 Social Problems Credits: 3
SOC 225 Social Diversity Credits: 3
SOC 240 Social Psychology Credits: 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Credits: 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3

Note:

(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 Transfer & Career Success Credits: 1

Pre-Major/Electives:

ACC 120 Principles of Financial Accounting Credits: 4
ACC 121 Principles of Managerial Accounting Credits: 4
ART 118 Art by Women Credits: 3
ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 122 Three-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ART 131 Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 132 Drawing II Credits: 3
ART 135 Figure Drawing I Credits: 3
ART 215 Visual Art Portfolio Credits: 3
ART 231 Printmaking I Credits: 3
ART 240 Painting I Credits: 3
ART 241 Painting II Credits: 3
ART 264 Digital Photography I Credits: 3
ART 265 Digital Photography II Credits: 3
ART 281 Sculpture I Credits: 3
ART 283 Ceramics I Credits: 3
ART 284 Ceramics II Credits: 3
AST 251 Observational Astronomy Credits: 2
BIO 163 Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
BIO 175 General Microbiology Credits: 3
BIO 265 Cell Biology Credits: 4
BIO 275 Microbiology Credits: 4
BUS 110 Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 115 Business Law I Credits: 3
BUS 137 Principles of Management Credits: 3
CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations Credits: 3
CJC 141 Corrections Credits: 3
COM 130 Nonverbal Communication Credits: 3
COM 150 Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: 3
CSC 120 Computing Fundamentals I Credits: 4
CSC 134 C++ Programming Credits: 3
CSC 151 JAVA Programming Credits: 3
CTS 115 Information Systems Business Concepts Credits: 3
DFT 170 Engineering Graphics Credits: 3
DRA 120 Voice for Performance Credits: 3
DRA 130 Acting I Credits: 3
DRA 131 Acting II Credits: 3
DRA 132 Stage Movement Credits: 3
DRA 140 Stagecraft I Credits: 3
DRA 142 Costuming Credits: 3
DRA 145 Stage Make-up Credits: 2
DRA 170 Play Production I Credits: 3
DRA 171 Play Production II Credits: 3
DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre Credits: 3
DRA 270 Play Production III Credits: 3
DRA 271 Play Production IV Credits: 3
EDU 144 Child Development I Credits: 3
EDU 145 Child Development II Credits: 3
EDU 216 Foundations of Education Credits: 3
EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3
ENG 125 Creative Writing I Credits: 3
ENG 126 Creative Writing II Credits: 3
ENG 273 African-American Literature Credits: 3
HEA 110 Personal Health/Wellness Credits: 3
HEA 112 First Aid & CPR Credits: 2
HEA 120 Community Health Credits: 3
HIS 221 African-American History Credits: 3
HIS 227 Native American History Credits: 3
HIS 236 North Carolina History Credits: 3
HSE 110 Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3
HUM 180 International Cultural Explorations Credits: 3
MAT 280 Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MAT 285 Differential Equations Credits: 3
MUS 111 Fundamentals of Music Credits: 3
MUS 121 Music Theory I Credits: 3
MUS 122 Music Theory II Credits: 3
MUS 141 Ensemble I Credits: 1
MUS 142 Ensemble II Credits: 1
MUS 151 Class Music I Credits: 1
MUS 152 Class Music II Credits: 1
MUS 214 Electronic Music I Credits: 2
MUS 215 Electronic Music II Credits: 2
MUS 217 Elementary Conducting Credits: 2
MUS 221 Music Theory III Credits: 4
MUS 222 Music Theory IV Credits: 4
MUS 241 Ensemble III Credits: 1
MUS 242 Ensemble IV Credits: 1
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life Credits: 2
PED 165 Sport Science as a Career Credits: 3
All one-hour PED activity courses
POL 250 Introduction to Political Theory Credits: 3
PSY 230 Biological Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance Credits: 3

Associate in Arts, AA - College Transfer - General Studies - CIP Code: 24.0101

Course Requirements for Associate in Arts (60-61 Credits)

General Education (45 Credits)

Universal General Education Transfer Courses (31-32 Credits)

Credit Hour Requirements* | Courses Fulfilling Requirements

English Composition (6 credits)

Communication/Humanities/Fine Arts (9 credits)

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Mathematics (3-4 credits)

Natural Sciences (4 credits)

Additional General Education Hours (13-14 Credits)

General Education Electives:

Note:

Other Required Hours (15 Credits)

Academic Transition (1 credit)

Pre-Major/Electives:

Note:

Note:

Fall Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

Session 1 Credits: 7

8 Weeks Session 2

Session 2 Credits: 6

Total Credits: 13

Spring Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

Session 1 Credits: 6-7

8 Weeks Session 2

Session 2 Credits: 9

Total Credits: 15-16

Fall Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

Session 1 Credits: 7

8 Weeks Session 2

Session 2 Credits: 9

Total Credits: 16

Spring Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

Sesson 1 Credits: 9

8 Weeks Session 2

Session 2 Credits: 7

Total Credits: 16

Total credit hours required for degree: 60-61

Notes: