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Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation Degree (AA) A1010T

Associate in Arts Degree (AA) A10100

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.

The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) enable North Carolina community college graduates of the two-year associate in arts programs who are admitted to constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina or Signatory Institutions of North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities 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 to transfer with junior status. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

I. General Education Core (45 Semester Hours Credit)

Universal General Education Transfer Component

(All Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses will transfer for equivalency credit.)

A. English Composition (6 SHC)

The following courses are required:
Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3
ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines
3
0

3

B. Humanities/Fine Arts (9 SHC)

Communications (3 SHC)

Select one course from the following:
Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts (6 SHC)

Select two courses from the following:
Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation
3
0

3
ART 114Art History Survey I
3
0

3
ART 115Art History Survey II
3
0

3
ENG 231American Literature I
3
0

3
ENG 232American Literature II
3
0

3
ENG 241British Literature I
3
0

3
ENG 242British Literature II
3
0

3
MUS 110Music Appreciation
3
0

3
PHI 215Philosophical Issues
3
0

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics
3
0

3

C. Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC)

Select three courses from at least two different disciplines.

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ECO 251Prin of Microeconomics
3
0

3
ECO 252Prin of Macroeconomics
3
0

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I
3
0

3
HIS 112World Civilizations II
3
0

3
HIS 131American History I
3
0

3
HIS 132American History II
3
0

3
POL 120American Government
3
0

3
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

D. Natural Sciences (4 SHC)

Select one course from the following:
Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BIO 111General Biology I
3
3

4
CHM 151General Chemistry I
3
3

4
GEL 111Geology
3
2

4
 
PHY 110Conceptual Physics
3
0

3
and
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab
0
2

1

E. Mathematics (3-4 SHC)

Select one course from the following:
Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
2
2

3
MAT 152Statistical Methods I
3
2

4
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
3
2

4

F. Additional General Education (GEN ED) Hours (14 SHC)

Select 14 SHC from the courses listed below. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ART 111Art Appreciation
3
0

3
ART 114Art History Survey I
3
0

3
ART 115Art History Survey II
3
0

3
BIO 111General Biology I
3
3

4
BIO 112General Biology II
3
3

4
BIO 140Environmental Biology
3
0

3
BIO 140AEnvironmental Biology Lab
0
3

1
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry
3
0

3
CHM 131AIntro to Chemistry Lab
0
3

1
CHM 132Organic and Biochemistry
3
3

4
CHM 151General Chemistry I
3
3

4
CHM 152General Chemistry II
3
3

4
CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3
CIS 115Intro to Prog & Logic
2
3

3
COM 110Introduction to Communication
3
0

3
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3
ECO 251Prin of Microeconomics
3
0

3
ECO 252Prin of Macroeconomics
3
0

3
ENG 114Prof Research & Reporting
3
0

3
ENG 231American Literature I
3
0

3
ENG 232American Literature II
3
0

3
ENG 241British Literature I
3
0

3
ENG 242British Literature II
3
0

3
GEL 111Geology
3
2

4
GEO 111World Regional Geography
3
0

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I
3
0

3
HIS 112World Civilizations II
3
0

3
HIS 131American History I
3
0

3
HIS 132American History II
3
0

3
HUM 110Technology and Society
3
0

3
HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
2
2

3
MAT 152Statistical Methods I
3
2

4
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
3
2

4
MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry
3
2

4
MAT 263Brief Calculus
3
2

4
MAT 271Calculus I
3
2

4
MAT 272Calculus II
3
2

4
MUS 110Music Appreciation
3
0

3
MUS 210History of Rock Music
3
0

3
MUS 211History of Country Music
3
0

3
PHI 215Philosophical Issues
3
0

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics
3
0

3
PHY 110Conceptual Physics
3
0

3
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab
0
2

1
PHY 151College Physics I
3
2

4
PHY 152College Physics II
3
2

4
POL 120American Government
3
0

3
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3
PSY 239Psychology of Personality
3
0

3
PSY 241Developmental Psych
3
0

3
PSY 281Abnormal Psychology
3
0

3
REL 110World Religions
3
0

3
REL 211Intro to Old Testament
3
0

3
REL 212Intro to New Testament
3
0

3
REL 221Religion in America
3
0

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3
SOC 213Sociology of the Family
3
0

3
SOC 220Social Problems
3
0

3
SOC 225Social Diversity
3
0

3
SOC 240Social Psychology
3
0

3
SPA 111Elementary Spanish I
3
0

3
SPA 112Elementary Spanish II
3
0

3
SPA 211Intermediate Spanish I
3
0

3
SPA 212Intermediate Spanish II
3
0

3

II. Other required hours (15 SHC)

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 122College Transfer Success
0
2

1

Other Required Hours (14 SHC)

Select 14 SHC from the courses listed below. Students should select these courses based on their intended major and transfer university.

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACC 120Prin of Financial Acct
3
2

4
ACC 121Prin of Managerial Acct
3
2

4
ART 111Art Appreciation
3
0

3
ART 113Art Methods and Materials
0
6

3
ART 114Art History Survey I
3
0

3
ART 115Art History Survey II
3
0

3
ART 121Two-Dimensional Design
0
6

3
ART 122Three-Dimensional Design
0
6

3
ART 130Basic Drawing
0
4

2
ART 131Drawing I
0
6

3
ART 132Drawing II
0
6

3
ART 135Figure Drawing I
0
6

3
ART 140Basic Painting
0
4

2
ART 171Digital Design I
0
6

3
ART 214Portfolio and Résumé
0
2

1
ART 231Printmaking I
0
6

3
ART 232Printmaking II
0
6

3
ART 235Figure Drawing II
0
6

3
ART 240Painting I
0
6

3
ART 241Painting II
0
6

3
ART 271Digital Design II
0
6

3
ART 281Sculpture I
0
6

3
ART 282Sculpture II
0
6

3
ART 283Ceramics I
0
6

3
ART 284Ceramics II
0
6

3
BIO 111General Biology I
3
3

4
BIO 112General Biology II
3
3

4
BIO 140Environmental Biology
3
0

3
BIO 140AEnvironmental Biology Lab
0
3

1
BIO 155Nutrition
3
0

3
BIO 163Basic Anatomy and Physiology
4
2

5
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3

4
BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3

4
BIO 175General Microbiology
2
2

3
BIO 250Genetics
3
3

4
BIO 275Microbiology
3
3

4
BIO 280Biotechnology
2
3

3
BUS 110Introduction to Business
3
0

3
BUS 115Business Law I
3
0

3
BUS 137Principles of Management
3
0

3
CHM 131Introduction to Chemistry
3
0

3
CHM 131AIntro to Chemistry Lab
0
3

1
CHM 132Organic and Biochemistry
3
3

4
CHM 151General Chemistry I
3
3

4
CHM 152General Chemistry II
3
3

4
CIS 110Introduction to Computers
2
2

3
CIS 115Intro to Prog & Logic
2
3

3
CJC 111Intro to Criminal Justice
3
0

3
CJC 113Juvenile Justice
3
0

3
CJC 121Law Enforcement Operations
3
0

3
CJC 141Corrections
3
0

3
CJC 212Ethics & Comm Relations
3
0

3
COM 110Introduction to Communication
3
0

3
COM 120Intro Interpersonal Com
3
0

3
COM 231Public Speaking
3
0

3
CSC 151Java Programming
2
3

3
CTS 115Info Systems Business Concepts
3
0

3
ECO 251Prin of Microeconomics
3
0

3
ECO 252Prin of Macroeconomics
3
0

3
EDU 131Child, Family, and Community
3
0

3
EDU 144Child Development I
3
0

3
EDU 145Child Development II
3
0

3
EDU 216Foundations of Education
3
0

3
EDU 221Children with Exceptionalities
3
0

3
ENG 114Prof Research & Reporting
3
0

3
ENG 125Creative Writing I
3
0

3
ENG 126Creative Writing II
3
0

3
ENG 231American Literature I
3
0

3
ENG 232American Literature II
3
0

3
ENG 241British Literature I
3
0

3
ENG 242British Literature II
3
0

3
GEL 111Geology
3
2

4
GEO 111World Regional Geography
3
0

3
HEA 110Personal Health/Wellness
3
0

3
HEA 112First Aid & CPR
1
2

2
HEA 120Community Health
3
0

3
HIS 111World Civilizations I
3
0

3
HIS 112World Civilizations II
3
0

3
HIS 131American History I
3
0

3
HIS 132American History II
3
0

3
HUM 110Technology and Society
3
0

3
HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3
MAT 143Quantitative Literacy
2
2

3
MAT 152Statistical Methods I
3
2

4
MAT 171Precalculus Algebra
3
2

4
MAT 172Precalculus Trigonometry
3
2

4
MAT 263Brief Calculus
3
2

4
MAT 271Calculus I
3
2

4
MAT 272Calculus II
3
2

4
MUS 110Music Appreciation
3
0

3
MUS 111Fundamentals of Music
3
0

3
MUS 114Introduction to World Music
3
0

3
MUS 121Music Theory I
3
0

3
MUS 122Music Theory II
3
0

3
MUS 125Aural Skills I
0
2

1
MUS 126Aural Skills II
0
2

1
MUS 141Ensemble I
0
2

1
MUS 142Ensemble II
0
2

1
MUS 151Class Music I
0
2

1
MUS 152Class Music II
0
2

1
MUS 161Applied Music I
1
2

2
MUS 162Applied Music II
1
2

2
MUS 210History of Rock Music
3
0

3
MUS 211History of Country Music
3
0

3
MUS 221Music Theory III
3
0

3
MUS 225Aural Skills III
0
2

1
MUS 241Ensemble III
0
2

1
MUS 242Ensemble IV
0
2

1
MUS 251Class Music III
0
2

1
MUS 252Class Music IV
0
2

1
MUS 261Applied Music III
1
2

2
MUS 262Applied Music IV
1
2

2
PED 110Fit and Well for Life
1
2

2
PED 111Physical Fitness I
0
3

1
PED 112Physical Fitness II
0
3

1
PED 117Weight Training I
0
3

1
PED 118Weight Training II
0
3

1
PED 120Walking for Fitness
0
3

1
PED 122Yoga I
0
2

1
PED 123Yoga II
0
2

1
PED 148Softball
0
2

1
PED 150Baseball - Beginning
0
3

1
PED 151Baseball/Intermediate
0
3

1
PED 216Indoor Cycling
0
3

1
PHI 215Philosophical Issues
3
0

3
PHI 240Introduction to Ethics
3
0

3
PHS 110Survey of Physical Science
3
2

4
PHY 110Conceptual Physics
3
0

3
PHY 110AConceptual Physics Lab
0
2

1
PHY 151College Physics I
3
2

4
PHY 152College Physics II
3
2

4
POL 120American Government
3
0

3
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3
PSY 211Psychology of Adjustment
3
0

3
PSY 215Positive Psychology
3
0

3
PSY 239Psychology of Personality
3
0

3
PSY 241Developmental Psych
3
0

3
PSY 243Child Psychology
3
0

3
PSY 275Health Psychology
3
0

3
PSY 281Abnormal Psychology
3
0

3
REL 110World Religions
3
0

3
REL 211Intro to Old Testament
3
0

3
REL 212Intro to New Testament
3
0

3
REL 221Religion in America
3
0

3
SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3
SOC 213Sociology of the Family
3
0

3
SOC 220Social Problems
3
0

3
SOC 225Social Diversity
3
0

3
SOC 240Social Psychology
3
0

3
SPA 111Elementary Spanish I
3
0

3
SPA 112Elementary Spanish II
3
0

3
SPA 181Spanish Lab I
0
2

1
SPA 182Spanish Lab II
0
2

1
SPA 211Intermediate Spanish I
3
0

3
SPA 212Intermediate Spanish II
3
0

3
SPA 281Spanish Lab 3
0
2

1
SPA 282Spanish Lab 4
0
2

1

(Students must meet the receiving university's foreign language and/or health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.)

*One semester hour of credit may be included in a 61 SHC associate of arts program of study. The transfer of this hour is not guaranteed.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 60-61*

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