CATALOG: Associate of Arts & Sciences Transfer Degree
Length: 4 Semesters
Purpose
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors. Examples of majors to which this program may prepare students for transferring are:
- Liberal Arts
- Science
- Social or Behavioral Sciences
- Teacher Prep/Education
In order to be assured that courses transfer to meet lower division requirements at the specific institution the student plans to transfer to and the major anticipated, students should consult their academic advisor to schedule their courses. Students are also encouraged to investigate guaranteed admission agreements (GAA), available for many colleges and universities in Virginia, contact their selected college’s admissions office, and consult their selected college’s transfer guide if one is available. Counselors and academic advisors can assist with locating these resources.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into this program requires proficiency in English and mathematics. Students whose placement by VPT or other measures indicates a need for further preparation, will be placed in the appropriate developmental courses in English and mathematics. Although developmental course credits do not apply toward the degree, these courses prepare students for collegiate level work. Students required to take two or more developmental courses will need additional semesters to complete the degree.
Program Requirement
This curriculum should provide sufficient flexibility to meet lower division requirements for a variety of majors at many colleges and universities, and should allow students to succeed in transferring to obtain a baccalaureate degree. It is extremely important for students to work closely with their academic advisors to assure a successful transfer.
Curriculum
| First Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH | Approved Transfer Mathematics2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Lab Science3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Approved Transfer Social Science4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 16 | 3 | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIS | Approved Transfer History1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH | Approved Transfer Mathematics2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Lab Science3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 3 | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| ITE 119 | Information Literacy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG | Approved 200 level American or English Literature or Advanced Composition Course6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Approved Transfer Elective7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Elective7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Elective7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Credits |
| Approved Transfer Humanities/Fine Arts5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Social Science4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Elective7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Approved Transfer Elective7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HLT/PED | Health/Physical Education Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester Total | 12 | 2 | 13 | |
1 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HIS 121, 122, 111, 112, 101, and 102
2 MTH 154 or higher. Students should consult with their academic advisor to select appropriate math courses, especially students in a Science track.
3 Laboratory courses include BIO, CHM, PHY, GOL
4 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, SOC
5 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: HUM, MUS, ART, PHI, REL, ENG (lit). MUS and ART cannot be skills based.
6 Courses used to fulfill this requirement: ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 255, or 210.
7 Students should consult with their academic advisor to select courses required by their desired degree at their transfer institution.
Last modified on 07-16-2018
