Academic
Advising
College Transfer Handbook
Increasing Student Success
Through Effective
Academic Advising
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Welcome College Transfer Students!
Table of Contents
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Transitions
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Your Program of Study
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Choosing a Major
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Transfer Requirements
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When Can I Transfer
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Benefits of Transfer
Comprehensive
Articulation
Agreement (CAA)
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Transferring to a
Senior Institution
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Moving Ahead
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Scheduling Options
We are delighted that you have chosen Forsyth Tech as your first step toward
your baccalaureate degree. You are in good company as our college transfer
program is the largest degree seeking program on campus with more than
1,500 students currently enrolled in the program. Our college transfer students
are as diverse as the rest of our population with some attending part-time and
others full-time. Some are fresh out of high school, while others are returning
to school to fulfill a life-long goal. Their intended majors range from business
to education to nursing to law. They all share, however, a common desire to
lay a solid educational foundation on which to build at their four-year school of
choice.
There are many advantages to earning your associate degree or even taking
some of your courses at Forsyth Tech prior to transferring to a four-year college
or university. While it is certainly an economically sound way to earn college
credits, there are other important reasons to start here. A recent article in
the U.S. News and World Report entitled, “10 Reasons to Pick a Community
College” also listed convenience, teaching quality, class size and support
services as other advantages to attending a community college. We believe
we offer all of that and more at Forsyth Tech. Students graduating from here in
recent years have attended local and more distant public and private colleges
and universities including: UNC-Greensboro, Winston-Salem State University,
Salem College, High Point University, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC
State and UNC-Wilmington, to name a few.
It’s an exciting time and there is much to do and learn as you begin classes, get
involved in other activities on campus and prepare to transfer. This handbook is
designed to provide you with the tools, definitions and resources you will need
to understand the college transfer process and create a plan for a seamless
transition to a senior institution. Please read the information carefully and
consult with your academic advisor about your plans for transfer.
If you have questions along the way, the College Transfer Program is here to
help! We are located in the Student Success Center, 1st Floor Allman Center.
Our doors are open and we welcome your questions! Please stop by to see us.
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Sincerely,
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Tim Groome Counselor
College Transfer Program
Check Sheet:
Associate in Arts
Check Sheet:
Associate in Science
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Katina Barksdale
Academic Advisor
College Transfer Program
Transitions
Whether you are entering the College Transfer Program as a recent high school
graduate or returning to school after years of pursuing a career, your ability to
successfully transition to new environments is an important skill to hone.
Transition from
High School to Community College
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Transition from
Full-Time Work to Full-Time Student
Time Management is key for balancing your time in
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class and time for studying, homework and reading,
with other responsibilities like work and extracurricular
activities. Create a regular schedule that includes blocks
of study time and end the habit of cramming!
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Know where to get help. Forsyth Tech supports
students through a wide range of resources including
free tutoring, computer labs, services for the disabled
and assistance from the Shugart Women’s Center
and the James A. Rousseau II Minority Male Mentoring
Program. In addition, you should get to know your
classmates and faculty members - great study groups
can be formed by getting connected with classmates
outside of class.
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Personal Responsibility! You are responsible for
registering for classes, knowing important dates
throughout the semester, paying tuition on time,
submitting Financial Aid applications, etc. etc!
Embracing this new level of responsibility is key to your
success in college and beyond.
Ask for help with non-school responsibilities!
Get family members and friends on board to help with
housework, carpooling and meal prep so you have the
time you need to devote to your education.
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Working full-time and being a full-time student is
VERY TOUGH! It can be done, but if you can cut back
on work or take fewer classes it is likely that your grades
will improve considerably, your family will like you more
and you’ll still be making progress toward your goal.
Think of the tortoise and the hare. Taking longer to meet
your goal may be the better path for success.
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Get academic help when you need it! Don’t wait
until you are drowning. Most Student Services offices
are open until 7 pm during the week, and some are
open on Saturdays. Use campus resources - your tuition
paid for them - tutoring services, computer lab, library,
career services, counseling, Shugart Women’s Center,
academic advising, etc.
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Stay connected. Get to know your academic advisor,
Get involved. Four-year colleges want students who
have established a proven record of college success in
the classroom, but they are also looking for well-rounded
individuals with interests outside of the classroom. Visit
the Student Activities Office for more information on
getting involved with Student Government or one of the
many clubs on campus.
Update computer skills, and make sure your
equipment is up-to-date as well (high speed internet
access will be invaluable).
Set goals - academic, career and personal. This process
begins with knowing your program of study, meeting with
your advisor, doing your research into four-year schools
and staying connected via Techlink!
12 hours of coursework doesn’t mean you only have
12 hours of work to do each week! Allow several hours
per class to complete homework, read assignments and
textbooks and study.
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Faculty expectations are high. In college, you are
expected to be more independent with assignments and
do more work outside of the classroom. Faculty are also
here to help and you will find most of them to be very
approachable. So, don’t hesitate to ask questions!
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You are
taking the
first step
toward a
four-year
degree.
know your program of study and log in to Techlink. All of
these resources will assist you as you carefully plan your
educational goals and timelines.
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Balance. You have likely gained skills in personal
responsibility and time management in your worklife.
Now you must learn to balance school, work and family
life; be willing to acknowledge limitations; ask for help
and set realistic goals and timelines.
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Your Program of Study
Forsyth Tech offers two College Transfer Programs of study:
Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS).
Pre-majors
Most often, the best choice is to
enroll in the general degree AA or
AS and contact the senior institution
and your major department there
for the specific courses to take at
Forsyth Tech. If you know your major
but haven’t yet decided where you
want to transfer, you can choose an
appropriate pre-major and follow
those general guidelines.
What’s the difference in an AA and an AS?
Which should I choose?
The AA degree is designed for students who plan to major in non-scientific liberal
arts areas, such as business, criminal justice, education, English, history, nursing,
psychology, social work, etc. The AS degree is designed for students who plan
to major in math or science-based studies, including math or science education,
biology, chemistry, engineering, etc. The AS degree requires higher level math
courses in addition to more science courses. The AA degree is the more flexible
of the two programs and meets the needs of students who will major in a variety of
different areas. Talk with your academic advisor about which degree is best suited for
your long term goals. If you do not know what you want to major in, the AA program
of study is the best place to start. You can always change your program of study
as you do more research and begin to hone in on your specific area of interest. The
College also allows students to select a pre-major within the AA or AS (see list at
right).
Associate in Arts
Degree
Program Code
Associate in Arts (General)..........A10100
Business...........................................A1010B
Marketing..........................................A1010B
Finance..............................................A1010B
Accounting.......................................A1010B
Criminal Justice...............................A1010D
Elementary Education....................A1010R
English...............................................A1010E
History...............................................A1010H
Middle Grades Education...........A1011A
Nursing..............................................A1010I
Physical Education.........................A1010J
Psychology.......................................A1010L
Sociology..........................................A1010N
Social Work......................................A1010Q
Special Education..........................A1010Z
What’s the difference in general AA and AS degrees and
pre-majors degrees?
Which should I declare as my program of study?
Pre-major refers to a specific plan of study within the AA or AS general degree
program. These pre-majors are guidelines developed through negotiations between
the NC Community Colleges and the NC University System.
Associate in Science
Associate in Science
(General) .......................................A10400
Biology/Biology Education...........A1040A
Chemistry/
Chemistry Education...................A1040B
Engineering......................................A1040D
Mathematics.....................................A1040E
Mathematics Education................A1040F
If you know what you want to major in, declaring a pre-major can
be helpful. If you do not know what you want to major in, a general
program of study is suggested. If you know what you want to major in and
where you want to transfer, follow the pre-major guidelines, and do your research.
Individual colleges and major departments may have additional requirements for their
majors that are not listed in the pre-major guidelines. (For example, many business
departments now require additional semesters of foreign language for their majors).
Knowing early on what you want to major in and which university you’d like to attend
will enable you to make better decisions when given options within the general
education core. Taking the preferred courses for your major will ensure you are better
prepared to enter your major when you transfer to the senior institution. Consult your
academic advisor if you are unsure which program to declare.
Don’t see your major here? No
problem, just choose the general AA
or AS degree.
Note: Some technical (AAS) degrees
have the same names as some of the
AA/AS concentrations listed, but the
requirements for the degrees are very
different.
Check your program code, not just your
program title, to make sure you have
enrolled in the program best suited
to your educational and professional
goals.
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Choosing a Major
What about a technical Associate in
Applied Science (AAS) degree?
Bilateral Agreements
Can I still transfer to a four-year school?
are specific agreements between
certain programs of study at Forsyth
Tech and certain majors at specific
colleges and universities. These
agreements allow transfer of courses
earned as part of an Associate
in Applied Science degree that
would otherwise not transfer for
college credit. For a list of bilateral
agreements, visit the College Transfer
site in Techlink or see a college
transfer advisor in the Student
Success Center.
If you would like to work immediately after you graduate from Forsyth
Tech and plan to continue your education later, you may want
to consider a technical AAS degree. Forsyth Tech has bilateral
agreements with several public and private colleges that allow
technical courses to transfer for college credit in specific majors at
specific colleges. While this type of transfer is possible, it is not the
most efficient path for students wanting to go straight through to
earn their baccalaureate degree. The Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement and all of its advantages (see page 7) do not apply; the
number of courses that transfer is usually less than with an AA or AS
degree and a student’s choice of four-year schools can be limited
to those with whom we have the bilateral agreement. Consult with
a college transfer advisor in the Student Success Center if you are
pursuing an AAS degree and plan to transfer to a four-year school.
What if I haven’t decided on a major or
a college?
The Comprehensive
Articulation
Agreement (CAA)
Many students start their college careers undecided and
those who have decided on a major often change their minds. It is
important, however, that you actively engage in the decision making
process now. Don’t wait!
Why do I need to decide NOW on my major?
While it is true that all students take a prescribed set of General
Education Core courses, there are many options within that core.
The courses you take will depend on what you ultimately choose
as your major. For example a pre-business major will take different
general education courses than a pre-education major.
governs transfer between the NC
Community College System and
the state university system. Under
this agreement, students earning
an Associate in Arts or Associate in
Science degree are able to transfer all
64 credit hours to senior institutions
in the university system, entering the
university with junior status. For more
information on the CAA, see page 7.
Need help deciding on a major?
Visit the Career Services site in Techlink or drop by the Student Success Center, 1st
floor Allman Center, to schedule an appointment with a career counselor. To research
four-year colleges, visit the College Foundation of North Carolina at www.cfnc.org or
log in to the College Transfer site in Techlink.
The sooner you decide on a major and which four-year schools you
would like to attend, the more efficient your transfer experience will be.
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Transfer Requirements
Minimum Course Requirements (MCR)
Meeting MCR does not guarantee admission to a senior institution. Applicants who
are at least 24 years of age may be exempted from the MCR.
Are you under 24 years of age?
If yes, then while in high school, did you meet the MCR, as stated below?
If your year of graduation was 2004 or 2005, in order to meet MCR you
must have completed the following during high school:
l 4 courses in English
l 2 courses in the same foreign language (American Sign Language will fulfill this
requirement)
l 3 courses in mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
l 2 courses in social studies (including one course in U.S. History)
l 3 courses in science (including a course in life or biological science and a
course in physical science; at least one laboratory science)
If your graduation year was 2006 to the present, in order to meet MCR
you must have completed the following during high school:
l 4 courses in English
l 2 courses in the same foreign language (American Sign Language will fulfill this
requirement)
l 4 courses in mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and a higher level
math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite)
l 2 courses in social studies (including one course in U.S. History)
l 3 courses in science (including a course in life or biological science and a
course in physical science; at least one laboratory science)
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Students under the age of
24 must meet high school
MCR to be considered
for admission to a North
Carolina system university
(as established by the
Board of Governors of the
University of North Carolina
system).
When Can I Transfer?
Determining Factors for
Deciding When to Transfer
There are many factors that will
determine the best point of transfer for
you. Things to consider include:
Minimum Course Requirements
(MCR). If you did not meet the
MCRs while in high school, you
must complete at least those 30
hours of specific courses (see list
at right) in order to be eligible to
transfer.
Your high school performance and
SAT/ACT scores. If your high
school record is not as exemplary
as you would like, it is to your
benefit to remain at the community
college long enough to establish a
solid record of success including a
good Grade Point Average (GPA)
(the higher the better), leadership
experience, good references, etc.
Finances. Tuition and fees are less
expensive at a community college
than at a university. Housing
expenses and commuting costs
should also be considered.
Your major. There are benefits to
transferring early in particular
majors like engineering and
performing arts, for example.
Public vs. private college for transfer.
Decide early where you plan to
transfer and do your research.
Several private colleges and
universities, both in-state and
out-of-state, have signed on to
the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement (CAA), meaning you
would have all the same benefits
as transferring to a NC public
university. For more information on
the CAA, see page 7. For a list of
these private schools that honor
the CAA, please visit the College
Transfer site in Techlink.
Students who have met the MCR can transfer:
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At any point a senior institution chooses to accept them. Most
senior institutions will consider students for transfer admission with 30
hours or more of any college transferable coursework. Students with less
than this may be accepted and transfer individual courses, but they are
accepted on the basis of freshman admission standards.
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After completing the Transfer Core Diploma: 44-hours of General
Education Core courses (See section A of check sheet, pages 12-15.) A
full-time student can usually complete the General Education Diploma in
approximately three semesters.
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After completing the Associate Degree: 64-hours total, which
includes 44-hours of General Education Core courses, plus 20 hours of
electives (See section A and section B of check sheet, pages 11-14). A
full-time student can usually complete the AA or AS in approximately four
semesters.
Students who did not meet the MCR can be eligible for transfer
admission only after completing one of the following options:
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30 semester hours in these specific courses:
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2 college level English composition courses
2 college level mathematics courses
2 college level social science courses
2 college level science courses
2 college level foreign language courses
After completing the Transfer Core Diploma
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Note: GED graduates, having left high school early, are almost always deficient in the MRC and
therefore, must follow one of the above options in order to transfer (if they are under age 24).
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Benefits of Transfer
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
What is it and why is it important to me?
CAA: Diploma and Associate
Degree
Transfer Core Diploma = 44 hours in
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) is an agreement
governing transfer between the North Carolina Community College System
and the University System of North Carolina. The agreement went into effect
the fall of 1997. Under the CAA, a student earning the General Education
Diploma or the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees is
guaranteed several benefits upon transfer.
Students who complete the 44-hour General Education core, with a “C” or
better in all classes:
l Fulfillment of the MCR in effect at the time of high school graduation l Completion of the lower division general education component
All students: Granted academic credit for specific courses completed
with a grade of “C” or better per the CAA Transfer Course List. To view or
download a copy of the Transfer Course List, visit the College Transfer site in
Techlink.
Students who complete the AA or AS degree, with a “C” or better in all
classes:
l Fulfillment of the MCR in effect at the time of high school graduation
l Completion of the lower division general education requirements
l Granted “junior” academic status
l Granted 64 semester-hours of credit transferred
l Admission to one UNC institution per the Transfer Assured Admissions
Policy (TAAP). For details on the TAAP, visit: http://www1.cfnc.org/
externalscripts/TAAP/default.asp
Students must meet the receiving institution’s foreign language and/or
health and physical education requirements, if applicable, prior to or after
transfer to the senior institution. Foreign language requirements can typically
be met by taking two semesters of a foreign language as part of the general
education core humanities requirement.
Note: The CAA does not apply in cases where a student has transfer credit from a college or
university that is not fully regionally accredited; has credit based on quarter hours; or is using
CLEP credit as part of their degree program.
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the General Education Core:
Associate in Arts (A10100):
2 English composition
4 social/behavioral science
4 humanities/fine arts
2 mathematics
2 natural science
Associate in Science (A10400):
2 English composition
3 social/behavioral science
3 humanities/fine arts
5 natural science/mathematics
With a “C” or better in every
course, you can transfer all
courses to the institution that
accepts you. You may, however,
be required to take 2-4 semesters
of a foreign language as an
additional requirement before or
after transfer.
Associate in Arts/Science Degrees
= 64 hours of General Education Core
plus 20 hours of electives.
With a “C” or better in every
course, you can transfer all
courses and will be granted junior
status at the senior institution.
*See check sheet for course options
pages 11-14
To view the entire
CAA,
visit http://www.
northcarolina.edu/aa/
articulation/index.htm
or visit the College
Transfer site in
Techlink.
Transferring to a Senior Institution
Alternative Credit
End-of-Course High School Test
Course equivalencies can be
awarded for a combination of
high-school course and end-ofcourse test for VOCATS, Advanced
Placement and International
Baccalaureate. The tables below
include only full-transfer courses.
See the current catalog under
“Admissions” for additional scores
and courses.
VOCATS scores of 80 or better and grades of
“B” or better:
Principles of Business &
Personal Finance................................BUS 110
Business Law..........................................BUS 115
Business Management &
Application...........................................BUS 137
Computer Applications..........................CIS 110
Technology Studies.............................. HUM 110
Advanced Placement Test scores,
completion of AP courses & AP scores of 3
or better:
English-Lang/Comp............................. ENG 111
English-Comp/Lit.................................. ENG 112
Spanish-Language.................................SPA 111
SpanishLanguage (score 5)...............SPA 111 & 112
Math AB....................................................MAT 271
Math BC (score 5).................... MAT 271 & 272
Statistics....................................MAT 151 & 151A
Biology....................................................... BIO 111
Biology (score 5)........................ BIO 111 & 112
Chemistry................................................CHM 151
Chemistry (score 5).................CHM 151 & 152
Computer Science A........................... CSC 151
Physics...................................................... PHY 151
Physics (score 5)...................... PHY 151 & 152
Psychology...............................................PSY 150
Environmental
Science.................................. BIO 140 & 140A
Government & Politics.......................... POL 120
Government: Comparative.................. POL 210
US History.................................................HIS 131
US History (score 5)..................HIS 131 & 132
European History.....................................HIS 121
European
History (score 5)......................HIS 121 & 122
Microeconomics.................................... ECO 251
Macroeconomics.................................. ECO 252
What if I transfer to my four-year school before completing the
44-hour General Education Core OR have earned credits from colleges
that are not part of the NC Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (for
example, an out-of-state school)?
The CAA does not apply and the senior institution will review your
coursework and award credit on a course-by-course basis. Lists of course
equivalencies and recommended courses for meeting general education
requirements are often posted on university websites. You may also consult
with your academic advisor if you fall into one of these categories.
Which courses won’t transfer to my four-year school?
Developmental courses, those courses designed to prepare you for college
level coursework, begin with a “0” and do not transfer (RED 090 and
BIO 094, for example). Most technical courses do not transfer, unless a
specific senior institution has signed a bilateral agreement with Forsyth Tech
for a specific program of study. The best way to determine if a course is
transferrable to a four-year institution is to check the course description in the
online catalog.
How can I improve my chances for admission into
my preferred college or university?
Earn and maintain a high GPA
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Gain leadership experience
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International Baccalaureate. Grades
and test scores for International
Baccalaureate courses should be
mailed to the Admissions Office at
Forsyth Tech and will be evaluated
by our Records Office.
Credit Transfer. All transcripts and test scores should be mailed directly to Forsyth Tech’s Admissions Office immediately after
you submit your Online Application for Admission to us. The Records Office in Room 106, Allman Center, Main Campus will
evaluate your incoming transcripts and test scores for courses equivalent to those offered by Forsyth Tech. See Web Advisor in
your Techlink account for your academic information, including transfer and placement-test equivalencies.
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Moving Ahead
Transition from Community College
to four-year College or University
Many of the skills you hone at the community college will serve you well at
your four-year school and will continue to be expected: being independent,
knowing your faculty, being connected (campus email), understanding major
requirements, etc. In addition, consider the following:
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Be assertive! Students often experience the “small fish in a big sea”
dilemma as they transition to a four-year university or college. Don’t get
lost - ask questions and make contacts with advisors, faculty and others
who can help navigate this new, bigger “sea.”
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Be aware of admissions requirements and meet deadlines for
admissions, residence life, financial aid, registration, etc.
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Allow time to learn to navigate a new, usually larger campus - get a map,
find your classrooms, know where to park.
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Hone interpersonal skills to deal with roommates, new relationships,
personal boundaries.
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Be financially responsible - learn to budget and avoid too much debt.
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Plan carefully - some courses are only offered during certain semesters ask your advisor!
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Know graduation requirements.
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Get to know campus resources, such as career services, and find ways
to get internships or volunteer opportunities while in school. This will
enhance your marketability. Make connections in your field of study as this
will assist you when it comes time to land a job!
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Research
indicates
community
college
students are
much more
successful
at four-year
institutions if
they complete
the entire
degree
before
transfer.
Scheduling Options
Four
Options
for
Scheduling
1.
Associate in Arts
and Associate in
Science degrees Main Campus
2.
Associate in Arts,
full degree - Swisher
If I have questions here at Forsyth Tech, who do I see?
Mid-way through your first semester here at Forsyth Tech you
will be assigned an advisor. You can find your advisor’s name
and contact information in Techlink. This advisor is usually a
faculty member within your division (College Transfer students
will work with faculty advisors in the Arts & Sciences division).
You will have opportunities to meet with your academic advisor
throughout the year and especially before the registration
period each semester. You are also welcome to meet with
college transfer advisors Tim Groome and Katina Barksdale
in the Student Success Center. Tim and Katina are happy
to answer questions for prospective students and currently
enrolled students.
Visit the College Transfer site in Techlink regularly for
announcements, links to helpful websites and more info on fouryear schools.
Techlink > Arts and Science > College Transfer
Center in Kernersville
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Online - anywhere
you have 24 hour internet
access
4.
Fast Track - entire
degree in one year; four
8-week terms - Main
Campus. Contact Dr. Robin
Harvey at 336.734.7972 or
rharvey@forsythtech.edu for
more information on Fast
Track.
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Check Sheet Use this check sheet to choose your courses. Add to the list any developmental
courses you need. Check the catalog for prerequisites for all courses. See your advisor for additional information.
Associate in Arts Degree (AA) > (64-65 semester hours total) > [CAA] > (A10100)
Section A. General Education Core
2010-11
( 44 Semester Hours)
Social/Behavioral Science
Composition
Natural Science
(6 hours/2 courses)
Required:
(12 hours/4 courses)
Choose 1 History:
ENG 111 (3)
HIS 111 (3)
World Civilization I
BIO 110 (4)
Principles of Biology
Choose 1 Research W­­riting:
HIS 112 (3)
World Civilization II
BIO 111 (4)
General Biology I
ENG 112 (3)
Argument-Based
HIS 121 (3)
Western Civilization I
BIO 112 (4)
General Biology II
ENG 113 (3)
Literature-Based
HIS 122 (3)
Western Civilization II
BIO 140/140A (4)
Environmental Biology
ENG 114 (3)
Professional
Expository
Humanities/Fine Arts
(8 hours/2 courses)
Choose 2:
HIS 131 (3)
American History I
CHM 131/131A (4)
Intro to Chemistry
HIS 132 (3)
American History II
CHM 132 (4)
Organic & Biochem
(12 hours/4 courses)
Choose 1 Literature: (prereq. = both ENG Comp)
Choose 3 Courses:
CHM 151 (4)
General Chemistry I
ANT 210 (3)
Gen Anthropology
CHM 152 (4)
General Chemistry II
ENG 131 (3)
Intro to Literature
ANT 220 (3)
Cult Anthropology
GEL 111 (4)
Intro Geology
ENG 231 (3)
American Lit I
ECO 251 (3)
Princ Microeconomics
GEL 113 (4)
Historical Geology
ENG 232 (3)
American Lit II
ECO 252 (3)
Princ Macroeconomics
PHY 110/110A (4)
Conceptual Physics
ENG 241 (3)
British Lit I
GEO 111 (3)
World Regional Geography
PHY 151 (4)
College Physics I
ENG 242 (3)
British Lit II
GEO 112 (3)
Cultural Geography
PHY 152 (4)
College Physics II
ENG 261 (3)
World Lit I
1 Additional History (see HIS options above)
PHY 251 (4)
General Physics I
ENG 262 (3)
World Lit II
POL 110 (3)
Intro to Political Science
PHY 252 (4)
General Physics II
Choose 1 Communication:
POL 120 (3)
American Government
COM 110 (3)
Intro to Communication
POL 220 (3)
International
COM 120 (3)
Intro Interpersonal
PSY 150 (3)
General Psychology
COM 231 (3)
Public Speaking
PSY 237 (3)
Social Psychology
Choose 2 Humanities:
PSY 241 (3)
Developmental Psychology
ART 111 (3)
PSY 281 (3)
Abnormal Psychology
Intro to Sociology
Art Appreciation
Developmental/Non-Degree
Coursework: Placement based on test scores and/or previous
academic work. None count toward degree or
transfer credit. RED 090 & ENG 090 required
before ENG 111. MAT 080 required before any
transfer math.
(prereq. = both ENG Comp)
1 Additional Literature
SOC 210 (3)
HUM 110 (3)
Technology & Society
SOC 213 (3)
Sociology of Family
ACA 090 (3)
HUM 115 (3)
Critical Thinking
SOC 225 (3)
Social Diversity
BIO 094 (4)
HUM 120 (3)
Cultural Studies
Mathematics
HUM 121 (3)
Nature of America
HUM 130 (3)
Myth in Human Cult
(6 hours/2 courses)
Choose 2 (Must Choose one with *)
HUM 150 (3)
Am Women’s St
CIS 115 (3)
Intro Prog & Logic
ENG 090 (4)
Composition Strategies
HUM 160 (3)
Intro to Film
MAT 140* (3)
Survey of Math
MAT 060 (4)
Essential Mathematics
HUM 220 (3)
Human Values
MAT 141* (3)
Math Concepts I
MAT 070 (4)
Introductory Algebra
MUS 110 (3)
Music Appreciation
MAT 155 (3)
Statistics Analysis
MAT 080 (4)
Intermediate Algebra
PHI 215 (3)
Philosophical Issues
MAT 161* (3)
College Algebra
RED 070 (4)
Essential Reading Skills
PHI 240 (3)
Intro to Ethics
MAT 162* (3)
College Trigonometry
RED 080 (4))
Intro to College Reading
REL 110 (3)
World Religions
MAT 165 (3)
Finite Math
RED 090 (4)
Improved College Reading
REL 211 (3)
Intro Old Testament
MAT 175* (4)
Precalculus
SPA 110 (2)
Intro to Spanish
REL 212 (3)
Intro New Testament
MAT 263 (3)
Brief Calculus
REL 221 (3)
Religion in America
MAT 271* (4)
Calculus I
RUS/SPA/FRE 111 (3)
*Elementary I
MAT 272 (4)
Calculus II
RUS/SPA/FRE 112 (3)
*Elementary II
MAT 273 (4)
Calculus III
RUS/SPA/FRE 211 (3)
*Intermediate I
RUS/SPA/FRE 212 (3)
*Intermediate II
Check online catalog for prerequisites.
*NOTE: 2-4 semesters of 1 foreign language
recommended before transfer.
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Study Skills
Concepts of Human Biology
CHM 090 (4)
Chemistry Concepts
ENG 070 (4)
Basic Language Skills
ENG 080 (4)
Writing Foundations
Section B. Electives
(20-21 hours)
Required:
CIS 110 (3)
Intro to Computers
PED 110 (2)
Fit & Well for Life
1 PED activity (1)
[See course schedule]
Associate in Arts Degree (AA) > (A10100)
Courses in Section A and Section B should be chosen in consultation with your advisor and the fouryear institution and department into which you wish to transfer. The higher your GPA, the more likely
you are to be accepted by the institution and the department of your choice.
See recommended choices below and consult your senior institution.
Choose 14 additional hours from any college transferable course; general education core course or elective courses. (Choose from
Section A or below) (Note: To know if a course is transferable, look at the Online Course Catalog. Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) courses
a ).
are marked with an o
ACA 122 (1)
College Transfer
CJC 111 (3)
Intro to Criminal Justice
HIS 231 (3)
Recent Am History
ACC 120 (4)
Financial Accounting
CJC 121 (3)
Law Enforcement
HUM 170 (3)
Holocaust
ACC 121 (4)
Managerial Accounting
CJC 141 (3)
Corrections
JOU 110 (3)
Intro to Journalism
ART 131 (3)
Drawing I
CSC 134 (3)
C++ Programming
JOU 216 (3)
Writing Mass Media
ART 171 (3)
Computer Art I
CSC 136 (3)
Fortran
JOU 217 (3)
Feature/Editorial
BIO 163 (5)
Basic Anat/Physiology
CSC 139 (3)
Visual BASIC
MAT 141A (1)
MAT 141 Lab
BIO 165 (4)
Anat/Physiology I
CSC 151 (3)
JAVA
MAT 151A (1)
MAT 151 Lab
BIO 166 (4)
Anat/Physiology II
CSC 239 (3)
Adv Visual BASIC
MAT 155A (1)
MAT 155 Lab
BIO 175 (3)
General Microbiology
CTS 115 (3)
Info Systems
MAT 161A (1)
MAT 161 Lab
BIO 250 (4)
Genetics
EDU 144 (3)
Child Development I
MAT 165A (1)
MAT 165 Lab
BIO 271 (3)
Pathophysiology
EDU 145 (3)
Child Development II
MAT 167 (3)
Discrete Math
BIO 275 (4)
Microbiology
EDU 146 (3)
Child Guidance
MAT 167A (1)
MAT 167 Lab
BIO 285 (4)
Research & Meas’t
ENG 125 (3)
Creative Writing I
MAT 175A (1)
MAT 175 Lab
BUS 110 (3)
Intro to Business
ENG 126 (3)
Creative Writing II
MAT 263A (1)
MAT 263 Lab
BUS 115 (3)
Business Law I
ENG 273 (3)
African-Am Literature
MAT 280 (3)
Linear Algebra
BUS 137 (3)
Princ of Management
ENG 275 (3)
Am Women’s Studies
MAT 285 (3)
Differential Equations
CHM 130/130A (4)
Gen, Org, Biochem
GEO 131 (4)
Physical Geography I
POL 130 (3)
State & Local Government
CHM 251 (4)
Organic Chemistry I
GIS 111 (3)
Intro to GIS
PSY 231 (3)
Forensic Psychology
CHM 252 (4)
Organic Chemistry II
HEA 110 (3)
Personal Health
SOC 215 (3)
Group Processes
CHM 263 (5)
Analytical Chemistry
HIS 221 (3)
African-Am History
SPA 141 (3)
Culture & Civilization
Pre-Major Guidelines: Consult your advisor regarding state-recommended choices for the following concentrations built on the AA degree.
Degree Code
A1010B
Concentration
Business
Required:
A1010D
Criminal Justice
120, PSY 150, SOC 210; CJC 111, 121, & 141.
A1010R
Elementary Education
ENG 112 or 113; PSY 150; SOC 210 or 225; ENG 131, 231, or 232; COM 231; ART 111 or MUS
110; BIO 110 or 111; CHM 131/131A or CHM 151 or PHY 110/110A or PHY 151; MAT 140 & 161.
Recommended: 14 hours in one corollary-studies area. See advisor.
A1010E
English
ENG 112 or 113; 2nd literature; 2nd history. Recommended: Foreign language through 212.
A1010H
History
Recommended: HIS 111 & 112 or HIS 131 & 132; no more than 12 hours HIS.
A1011A
Middle Grades Educ
HIS 111, 112, 121, or 122; PSY 150; SOC 210 or 225; COM 231; ENG 131, 231, or 232; ART 111
or MUS 110; BIO 110 or 111; CHM 131/131A or CHM 151 or PHY 110/110A or PHY 151; MAT 141
or 161 or higher. Recommended: 14 hours in 2 of 4 corollary-studies areas. See advisor.
A1010I
Nursing
PSY 150 & 241; SOC 210; CHM 131/131A & 132 or CHM 151 & 152; MAT 161 or higher; MAT 151
or 155; PSY 281; SOC 213; BIO 165 & 166; BIO 175 or 275.
A1010J
Physical Education
2nd PED activity. Recommended: ENG 112.
A1010L
Psychology
PSY 150; BIO 110 or 111; MAT 161 or higher.
A1010N
Sociology
SOC 210; SOC 213, 220, or 225. Recommended: MAT 151 or 155.
A1010Q
Social Work
POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210; MAT 161 or 175. Recommended: BIO 110 or (BIO 111 & 112); MAT
151; ANT 210, ECO 251 & 252, HIS 112, 122, 132; PSY 241, 281; SPA 111, 112.
A1010Z
Special Education
ENG 131, 231, or 232; COM 231; ART 111 or MUS 110; HIS 111, 112, 121, or 122; PSY 150;
SOC 210 or 225; BIO 110 or 111; CHM 131/131A or CHM 151 or PHY 110/110A or PHY 151.
Recommended: 14 hours from 1 of 4 options. See advisor.
ECO 251 & 252; MAT 161 or 175; MAT 263 or 271; ACC 120 & 121; MAT 151 or 155.
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Associate in Science Degree (AS) . (64-65 semester hours total) . [CAA] . (A10400)
2010-11
Section A. General Education Core
.
Composition
Social/Behavioral Science
( 44 Semester Hours)
HIS 111 (3)
World Civilization I
Additional math and science
(6+ hours/2 courses) Choose any general ed
math, science or computer science course. See
online catalog for full list of options.
BIO 110 (4)
Principles of Biology
Choose 1 Research Writing:
HIS 112 (3)
World Civilization II
BIO 140/140A (4)
Environmental Biology
ENG 112 (3)
Argument-Based
HIS 121 (3)
Western Civilization I
CHM 131/131A (4)
Intro to Chemistry
ENG 113 (3)
Literature-Based
HIS 122 (3)
Western Civilization II
CHM 132 (4)
Organic & Biochemistry
ENG 114 (3)
Professional
HIS 131 (3)
American History I
CHM 151 (4)
General Chemistry I
HIS 132 (3)
American History II
(6 hours/2 courses)
Required:
ENG 111 (3)
(9 hours/3 courses)
Choose 1 History:
Expository
Humanities/Fine Arts
CHM 152 (4)
General Chemistry II
(9 hours/3 courses)
Choose 1 Literature: (prereq. = both ENG Comp)
Choose 2 Courses:
GEL 111 (4)
Intro Geology
ANT 210 (3)
Gen Anthropology
GEL 113 (4)
Historical Geology
ENG 131 (3)
Intro to Literature
ANT 220 (3)
Cult Anthropology
MAT 155 (3)
Statistical Analysis
ENG 231 (3)
American Lit I
ECO 251 (3)
Princ Microeconomics
MAT 161 (3)
College Algebra
ENG 232 (3)
American Lit II
ECO 252 (3)
Princ Macroeconomics
MAT 162 (3)
College Trigonometry
ENG 241 (3)
British Lit I
GEO 111 (3)
World Regional Geography
MAT 175 (4)
Precalculus
ENG 242 (3)
British Lit II
GEO 112 (3)
Cultural Geography
MAT 263 (3)
Brief Calculus
ENG 261 (3)
World Lit I
POL 110 (3)
Intro to Political Science
MAT 271 (4)
Calculus I
ENG 262 (3)
World Lit II
POL 120 (3)
American Government
MAT 272 (4)
Calculus II
Choose 1 Communication:
POL 210 (3)
Comparative Government
MAT 273 (4)
Calculus III
COM 110 (3)
Intro to Communication
POL 220 (3)
International
PHY 110/110A (4)
Conceptual Physics
COM 120 (3)
Intro Interpersonal
PSY 150 (3)
General Psychology
PHY 151 (4)
College Physics I
COM 231 (3)
Public Speaking
PSY 241 (3)
Developmental
PHY 152 (4)
College Physics II
PSY 281 (3)
Abnormal
PHY 251 (4)
General Physics I
PSY 237
Social Psychology
PHY 252 (4)
General Physics II
Choose 1 Course:
ART 111 (3)
Art Appreciation
HUM 110 (3)
Technology & Society
SOC 210 (3)
Intro to Sociology
HUM 115 (3)
Critical Thinking
SOC 213 (3)
Sociology of Family
HUM 120 (3)
Cultural Studies
SOC 225 (3)
Social Diversity
HUM 121 (3)
Nature of America
Mathematics
HUM 130 (3)
Myth in Human Cult
HUM 150 (3)
Am Women’s St
Choose 2 Courses Must choose 1 *
HUM 160 (3)
Intro to Film
CIS 115 (3)
HUM 220 (3)
Human Values
MAT 151 (3)
Statistics I
ACA 090 (3)
Study Skills
MUS 110 (3)
Music Appreciation
MAT 155 (3)
Statistical Analysis
BIO 094 (4)
Concepts of Human Bio
PHI 215 (3)
Philosophical Issues
MAT 175* (4)
Precalculus
CHM 090 (4)
Chemistry Concepts
PHI 240 (3)
Intro to Ethics
MAT 263* (3)
Brief Calculus
ENG 070 (4)
Basic Language Skills
REL 110 (3)
World Religions
MAT 271* (4)
Calculus I
ENG 080 (4)
Writing Foundations
REL 211 (3)
Intro Old Testament
MAT 272* (4)
Calculus II
ENG 090 (4)
Composition Strategies
REL 212 (3)
Intro to New Testament
MAT 273* (4)
Calculus III
MAT 060 (4)
Essential Mathematics
REL 221 (3)
Religion in America
RUS/SPA/FRE 111 (3)
*Elementary I
Natural Science
RUS/SPA/FRE 112 (3)
*Elementary II
RUS/SPA /FRE 211 (3)
RUS/SPA/FRE 212 (3)
*Intermediate I
*Intermediate II
*NOTE: 2-4 semesters of 1 foreign language
recommended before transfer.
(6 hours/2 courses)
Developmental/Non-Degree
Coursework: Placement based on test scores and/or previous
academic work. None count toward degree or
transfer credit. RED 090 & ENG 090 required before
ENG 111. MAT 080 required before any transfer
math.
Intro Prog & Logic
(8 hours/2 courses)
Choose 1 pair:
BIO 111 (4) & 112 (4)
CHM 151 (4) & 152 (4)
PHY 151 (4) & 152 (4)
PHY 251 (4) & 252 (4)
General Biology I & II
General Chemistry I & II
College Physics I & II
General Physics I & II
Check online catalog for prerequisites.
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MAT 070 (4)
Introductory Algebra
MAT 080 (4)
Intermediate Algebra
RED 070 (4)
Essential Reading Skills
RED 080 (4))
Intro to College Reading
RED 090 (4)
Improved College Reading
SPA 110 (2)
Intro to Spanish
Section B. Electives
(20-21 semester hours)
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (AS) . (A10400)
Required:
Courses in Section A and Section B should be chosen in consultation with your advisor and the
four-year institution and department into which you wish to transfer. The higher your GPA, the more
likely you are to be accepted by the institution and the department of your choice. See recommended
choices below and consult your senior institution.
PED 110 (2)
Fit & Well for Life
1 PED activity (1)
[See course schedule]
Choose 14 hours math/or science general education or elective course (Choose math or natural science from
section A or below:
AST 111/111A (4)
Descriptive Astronomy
CHM 251 (4)
Organic Chemistry I
BIO 120 (4)
Intro Botany
CHM 252 (4)
Organic Chemistry II
MAT 151A (1)
MAT 151 Lab
BIO 130 (4)
Intro Zoology
CHM 263 (5)
Analytical Chemistry
MAT 155A (1)
MAT 155 Lab
BIO 140/140A (4)
Environmental Biology
CHM 271/271A (4)
Biochemical Princ
MAT 161 (3)
College Algebra
BIO 163 (5)
Basic Anat/Physiology
CIS 110 (3)
Intro to Computers
MAT 161A (1)
MAT 161 Lab
BIO 165 (4)
Anat/Physiology I
CSC 134 (3)
C++ Programming
MAT 162 (3)
College Trigonometry
BIO 166 (4)
Anat/Physiology II
CSC 136 (3)
Fortran
MAT 165 (3)
Finite Math
BIO 175 (3)
General Microbiology
CSC 139 (3)
Visual BASIC
MAT 165A (1)
MAT 165 Lab
BIO 250 (4)
Genetics
CSC 151 (3)
JAVA
MAT 167 (3)
Discrete Math
BIO 271 (3)
Pathophysiology
CSC 239 (3)
Adv Visual BASIC
MAT 167A (1)
MAT 167 Lab
BIO 275 (4)
Microbiology
CTS 115 (3)
Info Systems
MAT 175A (1)
MAT 175 Lab
BIO 285 (4)
Research & Meas’t
GEL 111 (4)
Intro Geology
MAT 263A (1)
MAT 263 Lab
CHM 130/130A (4)
Gen, Org, Biochem
GEL 113 (4)
Historical Geology
MAT 280 (3)
Linear Algebra
CHM 131/131A (4)
Intro to Chemistry
GEL 120 (4)
Physical Geology
MAT 285 (3)
Differential Equations
CHM 132 (4)
Organic & Biochem
GEL 230 (4)
Environmental Geology
Choose 3 additional hours - any college transferable course. (Note: To know if a course is transferable, look for the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement (CAA) statement located in the course description in the catalog. These CAA transferable courses are also marked A in
the online course catalog.
Pre-Major Guidelines: Consult your advisor regarding state-recommended choices for the following concentrations built on the AA degree.
Degree Code
Concentration
Required:
A1040A
Biology/Bio Education
46 hours General Education + 18-19 hours Electives. CHM 151 & 152; BIO 111; BIO 112 or 120 or
130. Recommended: CHM 251 & 252; PHY 151 & 152; PHY 251 & 252; 1 additional BIO.
A1040B
Chemistry/
Chemistry Education
COM 231; CHM 151, 152, 251, 252; PHY 251, 252; MAT 271 & 272; 1 CIS or CSC; no PED.
Recommended: PSY 150; MAT 273.
A1040D
Engineering
PHY 251 & 252; CHM 151 & 152; MAT 271, 272, 273, 285; CSC 134, 136, or 151; 1 additional
science or math or computer science.
A1040E
Mathematics
PHY 251 & 252; MAT 175, 271, 272, 273, 280, & 285; CSC 134, 136, or 151; 1 additional science,
math, or computer science; 1 additional s/b science from Section A; 1 additional humanities from
Section A; no PED.
A1040F
Mathematics Education
PSY 150 & 241; PHY 251 & 252; MAT 175, 271, 272, 273, 280, & 285; EDU 216; CSC 134, 136,
or 151; 1 additional s/b science from Section A of A10400; 1 additional humanities from Section A of
A10400; no PED.
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