The semester outlines for curricula (Associate Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas) shown in this catalog are suggested only. The institution reserves the right to arrange teaching and student schedules so as to maximize the use of personnel, facilities, equipment, and time. Courses will always be taken in logical or sequential order where appropriate, but not necessarily in the same sequence or order as shown in the catalog.
Associate in Applied Science Degrees
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees in career technologies are designed to prepare students with technical competence for immediate employment in business, industry, governement, health fields, social services, or as owner-managers of their own firms. In addition, a number of these programs allow students to transfer to four-year schools. For a complete list of the AAS degrees which will transfer and the schools to which they transfer, contact the Student Services office. .
Cooperative Programs
Articulation Agreements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to UNC institutions that operate RN to BSN programs (Uniform Articulation Agreement)
- Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) to Independent Colleges and Universities that operation RN to BSN (Uniform Articulation Agreement)
- Associate in Applied Science Degree in Digital Media - Graphic Design to Salem College (Bilateral Agreement)
- Associate in Applied Animal Science Technology to NC A&T University (Bilateral Agreement)
- Associate in Early Childhood Education to UNC institution of choice (Uniform Articulation Agreement
Link: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/students/enrollment-and-registration/university-transfer/articulation-agreements/
Programs Offered Online
Degrees:
Certificates:
HY - Hybrid online learning meets 97-99% online with one face-to-face meeting (recorded and posted online in Moodle).
Diploma Programs
Diploma programs prepare students for initial employment in recognized skilled occupations and retrain adults for entering new career fields or advancing in their current fields.
Diploma programs normally require one full year of full-time participation. Some courses are available during both the day and evening hours.
* Denotes programs approved for Career and College Promise.
Certificate Programs
Some credit-bearing career technology credentials are designed to allow students to receive a certificate after completing a designated set of specific courses. These programs take one year or less to complete. Required courses are generally those which provide specific job-related skills.
* Denotes programs approved for Career and College Promise.
(T) Certificate will transfer under the CAA/ICAA.
Workforce Career Certificates
Workforce courses and certificates offer students the opportunity to receive instruction and skills without placement tests, general education requirements, and a college application. Students who pursue Workforce courses and certificates will pay the continuing education rates without regard to residency requirements. Workforce courses and certificates are suited for students looking to acquire workforce skills without receiving college credit.
Fast Track Credential Programs
The Fast-Track Workforce Certificate offers students the opportunity to receive the same instruction and skills as college degree-seeking students without placement tests, general education requirements, and a college application. All Fast-Track Certificates include an OSHA 10 credential, Lean Six Sigma-Yellow Belt credential as well as interview skills, customer service, teamwork, and basic computer skills. These core skills are desirable for all employers.
Elective Options
For Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Note:
*ENG 111 and ENG 112 /ENG 114 are prerequisites or corequisites; ENG 110 students will not be eligible for these courses. W - Writing Intensive Course (ENG 111 pre-req.) Notes: - ENG 114 , SPA and COM are not approved elective options for AAS degrees.
- Some A.A.S. programs require specific options in these categories.
- Elective options for Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs
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