NC Career and College Promise
Qualified North Carolina juniors and seniors can begin their two or four year college work,
tuition free, while they are in high school. This will allow them to get a head start on their
workplace and college work. Through a partnership of the Department of Public Instruction,
the N.C. Community College System, the University of North Carolina system and many
independent colleges and universities, North Carolina is helping eligible high school students to
begin earning college credit at a community college at NO cost to them or their families.
Career and College Promise provides three pathways to help eligible students:
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College Transfer Pathways (CTP) -Earn tuition free college credits toward a four
year degree through Edgecombe Community College. This requires the
completion of at least 30 semester hours of transfer courses including English
and mathematics. Students who complete a 44 core credit diploma will be able
to transfer all of their college credit to one of the UNC institutions and many
North Carolina private colleges. This is for students enrolled in Traditional
schools or Charter Schools.
Career and Technical Education Pathways (CTE) -Earn tuition free college credits
at Edgecombe Community College toward an entry-level job, certificate or
diploma in a technical field. These courses are aligned with a high school career
cluster. This is for students enrolled in Traditional Schools or Charter Schools.
Cooperative Innovative High Schools (CIHSP) -Students can early tuition free
college credits as a high school freshman by attending Edgecombe Early College.
Students are given opportunities to complete an associate degree or earn up to
two years of college credit within five years. Students must apply in February of
their 8th grade year. This is for students enrolled in Early College only.
College Transfer
Who is eligible?
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High school juniors and seniors
Students with at least a weighted GPA of 3.0
Students who have demonstrated college readiness on placement tests.
College Readiness Placement Scores
To be eligible for enrollment in a College Transfer Pathway, students must demonstrate college
readiness in English, reading, and mathematics on an approved test or tests. Eligibility may be
demonstrated by achieving the required scores on a single test or by combining test scores from
any of the approved assessments. For example, a student may combine a 19 on PLAN math with
an 86 and an 80 on Accuplacer sentence skills and reading to demonstrate college readiness.
Test
English
PLAN
15
Reading
17
Mathematics 19
PSAT
49
Asset
41
writing
Compass
70
writing
50
50
41
41 Num.
Skills and
41 Int.
Alg
81
47 PreAlg and
75 Elem
Alg
Accuplacer
86
Sentence
Skills
80
55
Arithmetic
and 75
Elem. Alg
SAT
500
ACT
18
500
500
21
22
A high school junior or senior who does not demonstrate college-readiness on an approved
assessment or placement test may be provisionally enrolled in a College Transfer Pathway. To
qualify for Provisional Status, a student must meet the following criteria:
a. Have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5;
b. Have completed two years of high school English with a grade of ‘C’ or higher;
c. Have completed high school Algebra II (or a higher level math class) with a grade of ‘C’ of
higher;
d. Obtain the written approval of the high school principal or his/her designee; and,
e. Obtain the written approval of the community college president or his/her designee.
A Provisional Status student may register only for college mathematics (MAT) and college
English (ENG) courses within the chosen Pathway. To be eligible to register for other courses in
the Pathway, the student must first successfully complete mathematics and English courses with
a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Edgecombe Community College offers 4 pathways for College Transfer.
The following pathways for College Transfer have been approved:
Humanities and Social Sciences (P1012A)
General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing
ENG 113 Literature Based Research
ENG 131 Intro to Literature
ART 111 Art Appreciation
HIS 131 American History I
PSY 150 General Psychology
BIO 111 General Biology I
MAT 161 College Algebra
(or higher)
COM 231 Public Speaking or SOC 210 Intro to
Sociology
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I
Other Required Hours
ACA 122 College Transfer Success
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
1 SHC
32 SHC
Business and Economics (P1012B)
General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing
ENG 113 Literature Based Research
ENG 131 Intro to Literature
HIS 131 American History I
SOC 210 Intro to Sociology
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
BIO 111 General Biology I
MAT 161 College Algebra
(or higher)
CIS 110 Intro to Computers
COM 231 Public Speaking
Other Required Hours
ACA 122 College Transfer Success
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
1 SCH
Total Hours
32 SHC
Life and Health Sciences (P1042A)
General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing
ENG 113 Literature Based Research
ENG 131 Intro to Literature
HIS 131 American History I
BIO 111 General Biology I
BIO 112 General Biology II
CHM 151 General Chemistry I
CHM 152 General Chemistry II
MAT 175 Precalculus
Other Required Hours
ACA 122 College Transfer Success
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
1 SHC
33 SHC
Engineering and Mathematics (P1042B)
General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing
ENG 113 Literature Based Research
ENG 131 Intro to Literature
HIS 131 American History I
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
CHM 151 General Chemistry I
MAT 175 Precalculus
MAT 271 Calculus I
MAT 272 Calculus II
Other Required Courses
ACA 122 College Transfer Success
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
1 SHC
32 SHC
Once in the College Transfer Pathway, students must continue to make progress toward high
school graduation and maintain college GPA of 2.0. A student may change his or her program of
study with the approval of the high school principal or designee and the college’s chief student
development administrator. A student may enroll in a College Transfer Pathway and a Career
and Technical Program of Study.
Career and Technical Pathway
Who is eligible?
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High School junior or senior
Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 on high school courses or have the recommendation of the
high school principal or his/her designee
Meet the prerequisites for the career pathway
Edgecombe Community College offers 19 certificates in the Career and Technical Pathway.
The following Career and Technical Pathways have been approved:
Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology-Non-Structural Damage Certificate (C60130AH)
Courses
AUB 121 Non-Structural Damage I
AUB 122 Non-Structural Damage II
TRN 110 Intro to Transport Tech
TRN 180 Basic Welding for Transp
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
4 SHC
2 SHC
3 SHC
12 SHC
Automotive Systems Technology-Basic Automotive Servicing Certificate (C60160AH)
Courses
TRN 110 Intro to Transport Tech
AUT 151 Brake Systems
TRN 120 Basic Transp Electricity
AUT 181 Engine Performance I
Total Hours
Hours
2 SHC
3 SHC
5 SHC
3 SHC
13 SHC
Criminal Justice Technology Certificate (CC55180AH)
Courses
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice
CJC 112 Criminology
CJC 131 Criminal Law
CJC 221 Investigative Principles
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
13 SHC
Medical Office Administration Certificate (C25310AH)
Courses
MED 121 Medical Terminology I
MED 122 Medical Terminology II
OST 131 Keyboarding
OST 148 Medical Coding Billing & Insurance
OST 149 Medical Legal Issues
OST 243 Medical Office Simulation
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
17 SHC
Business Administration-Business Leadership Certificate (C25120CH)
Courses
BUS 115 Business Law I
CIS 110 Intro to Computers
BUS 137 Principles of Management
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
12 SHC
Business Administration Diploma (D25120AH)
General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing
PSY 150 General Psychology
CORE Courses
ACC 120 Principles of Fin Accounting
BUS 115 Business Law I
BUS 137 Principles of Management
CIS 110 Intro to Computers
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing
Other Major Courses
BUS 110 Intro to Business
BUS 151 People Skills
BUS 240 Business Ethics
OST 122 Office Computations
Other Required Courses
ACA 111 College Student Success
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
1 SHC
37 SHC
Early Childhood Education Certificate (C55220AH)
Courses
EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education
EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community
EDU 144 Child Development I
EDU 145 Child Development II
EDU 153 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Other Major Courses
EDU 153A Health, Safety, and Nutrition Lab
Total Hours
Hours
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
1 SHC
17 SHC
Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220AH)
General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing
BIO 110 Principles of Biology
PSY 150 General Psychology
Core Courses
EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education
EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community
EDU 144 Child Development I
EDU 145 Child Development II
EDU 146 Child Guidance
EDU 151 Creative Activities
EDU 153 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities
EDU 284 Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
Other Major Courses
EDU 151A Creative Activities Lab
EDU 153A Health, Safety and Nutrition Lab
EDU 280 Language & Literary Experience
Other Required Courses
ACA 111
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
1 SHC
1 SHC
3 SHC
1 SHC
45 SHC
Electrical Systems Technology-Electrical Wiring Certificate (C35130AH)
Courses
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I
ELC 117 Motors and Controls
Other Major Courses
ELC126 Electrical Computations
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
Total Hours
Hours
5 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
18 SHC
Electrical Systems Technology-Industrial Wiring Certificate (C35130EH)
Courses
ELC 112
ELC 113
ELC 114
Total Hours
Hours
5 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
13 SHC
Electrical Systems Technology-Industrial Controls Certificate (C35130FH)
Courses
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics
ELN 231 Industrial Controls
Other Major Courses
ELC 126 Electrical Computations
Total Hours
Hours
5 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
15 SHC
Electrical/Electronics Technology Diploma (D35130AH)
General Education Courses
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I
Core Courses
ELC 112 DC/AD Electricity
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I
ELC 117 Motors and Controls
ELC 128 Intro to PLC
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics
Other Major Courses
ELC 114 Basic Wiring II
ELC 126 Electrical Computations
ELN 231 Industrial Controls
HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
MEC 151 Mechanical Manufacturing Systems
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
5 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
2 SHC
Other Required Courses
ACA 111 College Student Success
Total Hours
1 SHC
44 SHC
Cosmetology Certificate (C55140AH)
Courses
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I
COS 112 Salon I
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II
COS 114 Salon II
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III
COS 116 Salon III
Cos 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV
Total Hours
Hours
4 SHC
8 SHC
4 SHC
8 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
2 SHC
34 SHC
Cosmetology Diploma (D55140AH)
General Education Courses
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I
Core Courses
COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I
COS 112 Salon I
COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II
COS 114 Salon II
COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III
COS 116 Salon III
COS 117 Cosmetology Concepts IV
Other Major Courses
Cos 118 Salon IV
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
8 SHC
4 SHC
8 SHC
4 SHC
4 SHC
2 SHC
7 SHC
47 SHC
Manicuring/Nail Technology Certificate (C55400AH)
Courses
COS 121 Manicuring/Nail Technology
Hours
6 SHC
COS 222 Manicuring/Nail Technology
Total Hours
6 SHC
12 SHC
Geospatial Technology-Geographic Information Science (C40220BH)
Courses
GIS 111 Intro to Geographic Information
Systems
GIS 120 Intro to Geodesy
GIS 112 Intro to GPS
GIS 121 Georeferencing and Mapping
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
12 SHC
Computer Technology Integration-Information Systems Foundation (C25500FH)
Courses
NOS 110 Operating Systems Concepts
CTI 120 Network and Sec. Foundation
CIS 110 Intro To Computers
CIS 115 Intro To Programming and Logic
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
12 SHC
Cyber Crime Technology-Cyber Crime Foundations (C55210BH)
Courses
CCT 110 Intro To Cyber Crime
CCT 231 Technology Crimes and Law
CCT 112 Ethics and High Technology
CCT 121 Computer Crimes Investigation
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
12 SHC
Mechanical Drafting Technology-Engineering Design Certificate (C50340BH)
Courses
DFT 151 CAD I
DFT 152
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling
MEC 180 Engineering Materials
Total Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
12 SHC
Manufacturing Technology-Manufacturing Technology Certificate (C50320HH)
Courses
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
ISC 132 Manufacturing Quality Control
MEC 180 Engineering Materials
DFT 151 CAD I
ISC 212 Intro to Metrology
Total Hours
Hours
2 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
13 SHC
Mechanical Drafting Technology Diploma (D50340AH)
General Education Courses
ENG 102 Applied Communications I
MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I
Core Courses
DFT 111 Technical Drafting I
DFT 112 Technical Drafting II
DFT 151 CAD I
DFT 152 CAD II
MEC 111 Machine Processes I
Other Major Courses
CIS 110 Intro to Computers
DFT 119 Basic CAD
ISC 112 Industrial Safety
ISC 132 Mfg Quality Control
MEC 145 Mfg Materials I
MEC 181 Intro to CIM
MEC 180 Engineering Materials
ACA 111 College Student Success
MEC 231 Computer-Aided Manufacturing I
Total Hours
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
2 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
2 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
3 SHC
1 SHC
3 SHC
41 SHC
Facility Maintenance Worker-Construction Building Certificate (C50170BH)
Courses
FMW 102 Practical Wiring I
FMW 105 Basic Heating
FMW 107 Intro to Carpentry
MAS 140 Intro to Masonry
Other Major Courses
BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction
ISC 115 Construction Safety
Total Hours
Hours
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
17 SHC
Facility Maintenance Worker Diploma (D50170AH)
General Education Courses
ENG 102 Applied Communications II
MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I
Core Courses
FMW 102 Practical Wiring I
FMW 105 Basic Heating
FMW 107 Intro to Carpentry
MAS 140 Intro to Masonry
PLU 130 Plumbing Systems
Other Major Courses
AHR 110 Intro to Refrigeration
AHR 111 HVACR Electricity
AHR 160 Refrigerant Certification
BPR 130 Blueprint Reading/Construction
FMW 100 Intro to National Electric Code
Hours
3 SHC
3 SHC
4 SHC
3 SHC
3 SHC
2 SHC
6 SHC
5 SHC
3 SHC
1 SHC
3 SHC
1 SHC
FMW 108 Electrical Blueprints
ISC 115 Construction Safety
Other Required Courses
ACA 111 College Student Success
Total Hours
2 SHC
2 SHC
1 SHC
42 SHC
Once in the Career and Technical Pathway, students must continue to make progress toward
high school graduation and maintain college GPA of 2.0. A student may change his or her
program of study with the approval of the high school principal or designee and the college’s
chief student development administrator. A student may enroll in a College Transfer Pathway
and a Career and Technical Program of Study.
To take advantage of these opportunities, students need to speak with their high school
counselor or their career development counselor. You can also call Kathy Webb at 823-5166 ext.
205. Students will need to obtain the appropriate forms for each semester they plan to attend.
Depending on their high school schedules, students can take ECC classes during high school
hours or in the evenings.
For more information about Career and College Promise program, and what ECC has to offer,
please feel free to call my office at 252-823-5166 ext. 205.