2007-08 College Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

Arts and SciencesARTS ANDSCIENCESDIVISIONPROGRAM INFORMATIONThe Arts and Sciences Division is comprised of sixdepartments: Comprehensive Studies, English, Humanities,Mathematics, Science, and Social Sciences. Twoassociate degrees are offered: Associate in Arts (AA) andAssociate in Science (AS). In addition, a General StudiesCertificate is offered.TRANSFER TO OTHER COLLEGESEntrance requirements for transfer students vary widelyamong senior colleges. Many colleges require a gradepoint average (GPA) of 2.5 at the two-year college. Theyprefer students whose records reflect work toward amajor and are free of grades of W, WF, or F (see GradeDefinitions). Students have the responsibility, with theassistance of their academic advisor, to plan their programof study to meet the requirements of the college towhich they expect to transfer. Transfer bulletins showingequivalent courses are available in the Arts and SciencesDivision Office in Oconee Hall. Courses similar to thoseoffered at public and private senior colleges are usuallytransferable if a student makes a grade of “C” or higher.Generally, courses taken at Tri-County will not substitutefor 300- or 400-level courses required for a major at asenior college.SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONSDay, evening, and on-line classes are available. Althoughmajor courses start in the Fall Semester, students mayenter any term. Full-time day students usually completedegree requirements in four semesters. Part-timestudents, day or evening, should allow at least eightconsecutive terms to earn a degree. Certificate studentscan complete their requirements in less time dependingon how many courses are taken each term. The sequenceof courses students take will vary depending upon thecollege to which they plan to transfer and their major.Some general guidelines for students include (1) Newstudents should take any preparatory courses during thefirst term; (2) First year students should enroll in CollegeSkills (COL 103), an introduction to college and collegesurvival skills; (3) Students should begin basic coursessuch as English, mathematics, and science as soon as possible;(4) Students should delay taking a foreign languageuntil the second year unless they have taken a foreignlanguage in high school; (5) Employed students shouldconsider taking a reduced load.students the opportunity to complete the first twoyears of college work at Tri-County Technical Collegeand then transfer to a four-year institution to completetheir bachelor’s degree. For maximum transfer of credit,students should work with their academic advisors toreview the requirements for their anticipated major atthe college to which they plan to transfer and scheduletheir courses accordingly.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSGeneral Education: 27 Semester Credit HoursCreditsCommunication (written and/or oral)and/or literature 9Humanities and/or social sciences 12Mathematics and/ornatural sciences (laboratory)* 6*Approved courses in this area must include a minimumof one course in mathematics.Required Program Courses: 15 Semester Credit HoursCreditsCommunication, humanities, or social sciences 15Elective Program Courses or General Electives:18 Semester Credit Hours“See General Education Course Offerings on page 90for specifics.”DEGREE: Associate in ScienceMajor: Associate in ScienceGraduation Credits Required: 60DESCRIPTIONThe Associate in Science program is designed for studentswho plan careers in business, computer science,engineering, medicine, agriculture, or another sciencerelatedarea. It is designed to give students the opportunityto complete the first two years of college work atTri-County and then transfer to a four-year institution tocomplete their bachelor’s degree. For maximum transferof credit, students should work with their academicadvisors to review the requirements for their anticipatedmajor at the college to which they plan to transfer andschedule their courses accordingly.38DEGREE: Associate in ArtsMajor: Associate in ArtsGraduation Credits Required: 60DESCRIPTIONThe Associate in Arts program is designed for studentswho plan careers in education, journalism, psychologyor another liberal arts field. It is designed to giveDEGREE REQUIREMENTSGeneral Education: 29 Semester Credit HoursCreditsCommunication (written and/or oral)and/or literature 9Humanities and/or social sciences 12Mathematics and/ornatural sciences (laboratory)* 8*Approved courses in this area must include a minimumof one course in mathematics.