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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEMDr. R. Scott Ralls, PresidentApril 27, 2009To:PresidentsChief Academic OfficersFrom:Delores A. ParkerSenior Vice PresidentChief Academic OfficerSubject:Curriculum Review Committee Course ApprovalsThe Curriculum Review Committee (CRC) has the responsibility for maintaining the curriculumcourses in the Combined Course Library (CCL). The CRC meets in the spring and fall to reviewcourse requests that have been submitted by the colleges. The approved course requests from theSpring 2009 meeting are attached for your information.The State Board of Community Colleges has delegated authority to the Senior Vice President andChief Academic Officer to approve curriculum standard changes involving core course title,number, and/or credit hour changes resulting from CRC action. The standards listed belowhave been revised as a result of such CRC-approved changes to one or more core courses:Curriculum TitleHuman Services Technology/Substance AbuseRadiographyCurriculum CodeA4538EA45700The CRC also approved requests to revise the course description, prerequisite(s),corequisite(s), and/or class/lab hours of core courses found on the curriculum standards andpre-majors listed below. Please note that the only change indicated on the printed standard willbe the inclusion of the statement CRC Revised-Electronic Only 03/26/09, since only the electronicversion of the standard template will be revised.Curriculum TitleAssociate in Arts/Communication/Communication Studies pre-majorAssociate in Arts/Mass Communication/Journalism pre-majorCivil Engineering TechnologyEarly Childhood EducationNuclear Maintenance TechnologyRadiation Therapy TechnologySchool-Age EducationCurriculum inued on next pageCC09-011E-mailMAILING ADDRESS: 5016 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NC 27699-5016Street Address: 200 West Jones Raleigh, NC 27603 919-807-7100 Fax 919-807-7164AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PresidentsChief Academic OfficersPage 2April 27, 2009The following curriculum standards involved CRC-approved core course revisions andadditional standard revision requests that will be reviewed for action at the May 15, 2009State Board meeting:Curriculum TitleFine and Creative WoodworkingTelecommunications Installation and Maintenance (Diploma)Curriculum CodeA30160D50380Revision(s) to the following course that is included in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement(CAA) and the Independent Comprehensive Agreement (ICAA) will be forwarded to the TransferAdvisory Committee (TAC) and the Independent Transfer Advisory Committee (ITAC) forinformation:Prefix/NumberCOM 150TitleIntro. to Mass Comm.The following newly approved courses will be sent to the TAC and the ITAC for consideration ofcollege transfer designation:Prefix/NumberART 118PED 219TitleArt by WomenDisc GolfThe revised standards not requiring State Board action are attached for your convenience and areavailable at http://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/programs. Due dates, forms, and proceduresfor submitting requests to the CRC are also available at the web site noted above, in sections 15and 22 of the Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual.If you need assistance or clarification, please contact Dr. Judith C. Mann, Associate VicePresident, Program Services, at mannj@nccommunitycolleges.edu or (919) 807-7108.DAP/sdsAttachmentsC: Curriculum Review CommitteeDr. John PettittDr. Judith C. MannMs. Jennifer FrazelleMs. Tracy McPhersonProgram CoordinatorsCC09-011E-mail
Attachment: New and Revised Courses Approved By the CRC on March 26, 2009Curriculum CourseNumberCurriculum Course TitleART 118Art by WomenCIV 240Project ManagementCOM 150Intro. to Mass Comm.DES 238Sustainable Interior ProdEDU 214Early Child Interm PractEDU 226Early Childhd. Seminar IICRC Action March 2009New course approvedChanged prerequisites from "ARC 111 or EGR 115" to "None"Changed corequisites from "ENG 112, ENG 113 or ENG 114" to"None"; Changed course descriptionNew course approvedChanged prerequisites from"Take one set:Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, EDU 144 and EDU 146Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, EDU 144 and EDU 146" to "Takeone set:Set 1:ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, (EDU 144 or PSY 244),and EDU 146Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, (EDU 144 or PSY 244), and EDU146"Changed prerequisites from"Take one setSet 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 144 and EDU 146Set 2: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 145 and EDU 146Set 3: ENG 095, EDU 144 and EDU 146Set 4: ENG 095, EDU 145 and EDU 146"to "Take one setSet 1: ENG 090, RED 090, (EDU 144 or PSY 244) and EDU 146Set 2: ENG 090, RED 090, (EDU 145 or PSY 245) and EDU 146Set 3: ENG 095, (EDU 144 or PSY 244) and EDU 146Set 4: ENG 095, (EDU 145 or PSY 245) and EDU 2009*032009*03
Attachment: New and Revised Courses Approved By the CRC on March 26, 2009EDU 284Early Child Capstone PracChanged prerequisites from"Take one set:Set 1:ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU146, and EDU 151Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 146 andEDU 151" to"Set 1:ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, (EDU 144 and EDU 145or PSY 244 and PSY 245), EDU 146 and EDU 151Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, (EDU 144 and EDU 145 or PSY 244and 245), EDU 146 and EDU 151"Changed prerequisites from“Take one set:Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 118 andEDU 163Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 144, EDU 145, EDU 118 and EDU 163” to"Take one set:Set 1: ENG 090, RED 090, (EDU 144 and EDU 145 or PSY 244and PSY 245), (EDU 118 or EDU 216) and EDU 163Set 2: ENG 095, (EDU 144 and EDU 145 or PSY 244 and PSY245), (EDU 118 or EDU 216) and EDU 163"EDU 285Internship Exp-School AgeNAN 251NUC 130Biological AFM MicroscopyApplied NDE - NuclearNew course approvedChanged course hours from "2-0-2" to "1-2-2"NUR 187Transition PracticumArchived courseNUR 189Nursing TransitionArchived courseNUR 214NUR 221Nsg Transition ConceptsLPN to ADN Concepts INew course approvedNew course approvedNUR 222LPN to AD Nursing IArchived courseNUR 223LPN to ADN Concepts IINew course approvedNUR 224LPN to AD Nursing IIArchived coursePCR 115Lab I - Beginning LabNew course approved22009*032009*032009*022010*012010*01(End Term)2010*01(End Term)2009*022009*022010*01(End Term)2009*022010*01(End Term)2009*02
Attachment: New and Revised Courses Approved By the CRC on March 26, 2009PCR 116PCR 125PCR 126PED 219Lab II - Intermediate LabLab III - Advanced LabLab IV - Advanced DesignDisc GolfNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approved2009*022009*022009*022009*02RAD 121Radiographic Imaging IChanged course description2010*01RAD 122RAD 131RAD 211Radiographic Imaging IIRadiographic Physics IRAD Procedures III2010*012010*012010*01RAD 231Radiographic Physics IIChanged course descriptionChanged course descriptionChanged course descriptionChanged course descriptionRAD 245RAD Quality ManagementChanged course title from "RAD Quality Management" to"Image Analysis"; Changed course description2010*01SAB 125SAB Case MgmtChanged course title from "SAB Case Mgmt" to "SA CaseManagement"; Changed prerequisites from "SAB 120" to "None"2010*01SGD 210TCT 100TCT 101TCT 102TCT 103TCT 104TCT 105TCT 1063D Data CaptureTelco Safety RegulationsVault ManagementUnderground LocatingInstaller Level 1 CablingInstaller Level 2 CopperInstaller Level 2 FiberTechnician Level CablingNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedNew course approvedTEL 101Conductor ConnectionsArchived courseTEL 103PaystationsArchived courseTEL 1071A2 Key System I & RArchived courseTEL 200LAN: CopperArchived courseTEL 206Installer Level I CablingArchived courseTEL 207Installer Level II CablingArchived 009*022009*022009*022010*03(End Term)2010*03(End Term)2010*03(End Term)2010*03(End Term)2010*03(End Term)2010*03(End Term)
Attachment: New and Revised Courses Approved By the CRC on March 26, 20092010*03(End Term)2010*01TEL 208Technician Level CablingArchived courseWEB 111Intro to Web GraphicsWEB 211Advanced Web GraphicsChanged course descriptionChanged prerequisites from "WEB 110" to "WEB 111";Changed course descriptionWLD 113Soldering and BrazingWLD 151Fabrication IChanged prerequisites from "WLD 110, WLD 115, WLD 116,and WLD 131" to "None"; Changed course description2009*03WWK 110Hand Tools/Basic MachinesChanged corequisites from "None" to "WWK 120"; Changedhours from "2-15-7" to "2-9-5"; Changed course description2009*03WWK 111Furniture Construction IWWK 112Green WoodworkingWWK 120Furniture Making ProcessWWK 130Wood TurningWWK 136Basic FinishingWWK 140Woodbending & VeneeringWWK 150Equipment MaintenanceWWK 211Furniture Construction IINew course approvedChanged course title from "Furniture Construction I" to "FurnConstruct I/Joinery"; Changed hours from "2-15-7" to "2-12-6";Changed course descriptionNew course approvedChanged course title from "Furniture Making Process" to"Furniture Planning Process"; Changed course descriptionChanged prerequisites from "WWK 110" to "None"Changed prerequisites from "WWK 110" to "None"Changed title from "Woodbending & Veneering" to "Veneering,Carving & Bending"; Changed hours from "0-2-1" to "1-6-3";Changed course descriptionChanged prerequites from "WWK 110" to "None"Changed title from "Furniture Construction II" to "Furn ConstII/Masterpiece"; Changed hours from "1-21-8" to "3-18-9";Changed course 9*032009*032009*032009*032009*03
Attachment: New and Revised Courses Approved By the CRC on March 26, 2009WWK 217Fine Points of FurnitureWWK 227Shop Start-Up/OperationChanged hours from "1-6-3" to "2-12-6"; Changed coursedescriptionChanged hours from "2-0-2" to "3-0-3"52009*032009*03
Effective TermSpring 2010[2010*01]CURRICULUM STANDARDCurriculum Program TitleCodeHuman Services TechnologyConcentrationA4538ESubstance AbuseCurriculum DescriptionThe Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse concentration prepares students to assist in drug andalcohol counseling, prevention-oriented educational activities, rehabilitation with recovering clients,managing community-based programs, counseling in residential facilities, and pursuit of four-year degrees.Course work includes classroom and experiential activities oriented toward an overview of chemicaldependency, psychological/sociological process, the twelve Core Functions, intervention techniques withindividuals in groups, and follow-up activities with recovering clients.Graduates should qualify for positions as substance abuse counselors, DUI counselors, halfway houseworkers, residential facility employees, and substance education specialists. With educational and clinicalexperiences, graduates can obtain certification by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Board.Curriculum Requirements*[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204(3)]I.General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one coursefrom each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain aminimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education isoptional in certificate programs.II.Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge andskills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate inapplied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit . (See second page foradditional information.)III.Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in acertificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from theCombined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, orfree elective courses may not be included as other required hours.AASDiplomaCertificateMinimum General Education Hours1560Minimum Major Hours493012Other Required Hours0-70-40-164-7636-4812-18Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC)*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamentalmathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Major Hours[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]A.Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for eachcurriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which isthe highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.B.Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit fromrequired subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. Therequired subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/coursecore.C.Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. Amaximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed inthe core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may beincluded in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programsup to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours ofcredit.Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse A4538EAASDiplomaCertificateMinimum Major Hours Required49 SHC30 SHC12 SHCA.25 SHC12 SHC17 SHC12 SHCCOREA diploma offered under this AAS degree requires a minimum of12 SHC extracted from the required subject/course core of the AAS degree.Required Courses:HSE 110HSE 112HSE 123HSE 125HSE 210HSE 225PSY 150Introduction to Human ServicesGroup Process IInterviewing TechniquesCounselingHuman Services IssuesCrisis InterventionGeneral Psychology3 SHC2 SHC3 SHC3 SHC2 SHC3 SHC3 SHCRequired Subject Areas:Psychology. Select one:PSY 110 Life Span DevelopmentPSY 241 Developmental PsychologyPSY 281 Abnormal PsychologySociology. Select one:SOC 210 Introduction to SociologySOC 213 Sociology of the FamilySOC 220 Social ProblemsB.3 SHC3 SHC3 SHC3 SHC3 SHC3 SHCCONCENTRATIONCourses unique to the concentration are designated with ********COE 111COE 115SAB 110SAB 120SAB 125SAB 135SAB 240Co-op Work Experience IWork Experience Seminar ISubstance Abuse OverviewIntake and AssessmentSA Case ManagementAddictive ProcessSAB Issues in Client Services1 SHC1 SHC3 SHC3 SHC3 SHC3 SHC3 SHCContinued on next pageApproved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 04/15/02; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; Revised 02/02/04; CRC Revised –Electronic Only 03/21/07; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRC Revised – 03/26/09.
Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse A4538E (Continued)C.OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:BIO, BUS, CIS, COE, CSC, DDT, GRO, HEA, HSC, HSE, MED,MHA, OST, PBT, PSY, SAB, SOC, and SWKForeign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated asapproved other major hours may be included in all programs up to amaximum of 3 semester hours of credit.Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; Revised 04/15/02; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; Revised 02/02/04; CRC Revised –Electronic Only 03/21/07; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRC Revised – 03/26/09.
Effective TermSpring 2010[2010*01]CURRICULUM STANDARDCurriculum Program TitleConcentrationCodeRadiographyA45700(not applicable)Curriculum DescriptionThe Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professionalwho uses radiation to produce images of the human body.Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, imageprocessing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection,quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists’ national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduatesmay be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, andindustry.Curriculum Requirements*[for associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs in accordance with 23 NCAC 02E.0204(3)]I.General Education. Degree programs must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours including at least one coursefrom each of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics.Degree programs must contain a minimum of 6 semester hours of communications. Diploma programs must contain aminimum of 6 semester hours of general education; 3 semester hours must be in communications. General education isoptional in certificate programs.II.Major Hours. AAS, diploma, and certificate programs must include courses which offer specific job knowledge andskills. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may be included in associate inapplied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programs up to a maximum of 4semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours of credit . (See second page foradditional information.)III.Other Required Hours. A college may include courses to meet graduation or local employer requirements in acertificate, diploma, or associate in applied science program. These curriculum courses shall be selected from theCombined Course Library and must be approved by the System Office prior to implementation. Restricted, unique, orfree elective courses may not be included as other required hours.AASDiplomaCertificateMinimum General Education Hours1560Minimum Major Hours493012Other Required Hours0-70-40-164-7636-4812-18Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC)*Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamentalmathematical skills, and basic use of computers.
Major Hours[ref. 23 NCAC 02E.0204 (3)]A.Core. The subject/course core is comprised of subject areas and/or specific courses which are required for eachcurriculum program. A diploma program offered under an approved AAS program standard or a certificate which isthe highest credential level awarded under an approved AAS program standard must include a minimum of 12semester hours credit derived from the subject/course core of the AAS program.B.Concentration (if applicable). A concentration of study must include a minimum of 12 semester hours credit fromrequired subjects and/or courses. The majority of the course credit hours are unique to the concentration. Therequired subjects and/or courses that make up the concentration of study are in addition to the required subject/coursecore.C.Other Major Hours. Other major hours must be selected from prefixes listed on the curriculum standard. Amaximum of 9 semester hours of credit may be selected from any prefix listed, with the exception of prefixes listed inthe core or concentration. Work experience, including cooperative education, practicums, and internships, may beincluded in associate in applied science degrees up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit; in diploma programsup to a maximum of 4 semester hours of credit; and in certificate programs up to a maximum of 2 semester hours ofcredit.Radiography A45700AASDiplomaCertificateMinimum Major Hours Required49 SHC30 SHC12 SHCA.53 SHCNRCORERequired 1271Radiography Introduction & Patient CareRadiographic Procedures IRadiographic Procedures IIRadiographic Imaging IRadiographic Imaging IIRadiographic Physics IRAD Clinical Education IRAD Clinical Education IIRAD Clinical Education IIIRadiographic Procedures IIIRadiographic Physics IIRadiobiology/ProtectionImage AnalysisRAD Clinical Education IVRAD Clinical Education VRadiography Capstone3 SHC4 SHC4 SHC3 SHC2 SHC2 SHC2 SHC5 SHC4 SHC3 SHC2 SHC2 SHC2 SHC7 SHC7 SHC1 SHCRequired Subject Areas:NoneB.CONCENTRATION (Not applicable)C.OTHER MAJOR HOURSTo be selected from the following prefixes:BIO, CIS, COE, CSC, HSC, and RADForeign language courses (including ASL) that are not designated asapproved other major hours may be included in all programs up to amaximum of 3 semester hours of credit.Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 07/15/05; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRCRevised 03/26/09.
Approved by the State Board of Community Colleges on November 13, 1996; SBCC Revised 05/17/02; SBCC Revised 07/15/05; SBCC Revised 09/21/07; CRCRevised 03/26/09.
Communication/Communication Studies (A1010O)Associate in Arts Pre-MajorUnder the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement, this template has been developed by university and community college faculty as a blueprintfor guiding community colleges in developing programs for students who intend to major inCommunication/Communication Studies. Students who successfully complete this course of study andwho meet the requirements for admission to the university are eligible to apply for admission to the majorwith junior standing.All colleges will not offer all pre-major programs, and course selections may vary. Check collegecatalogs for course and program offerings.General Education Core (44 SHC)* Forty-four semester hours of credit in general education corecourses are required as outlined on the NCCCS Curriculum Standards for Associate in Arts degreeprograms. The general education core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, socialand behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition.English Composition (6 SHC) Two English composition courses are required.English 111, Expository Writing, is required as the first composition course.The second composition course must be selected from the following:ENG 112 Argument-Based Research (3 SHC)ENG 113 Literature-Based Research (3 SHC)ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting (3 SHC)Humanities/Fine Arts (12 SHC**) Four courses from three discipline areas are required.One course must be a literature course.Three additional courses from the following discipline areas are required: art, dance, drama,foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, music, philosophy, and religion. One ofthese courses must be from fine arts and one from humanities.Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 SHC) Four courses from three discipline areas are required.One course must be a history course.The following course is required (3 SHC):PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC)Two courses from the following discipline areas are required, to include at least one additionaldiscipline: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, andsociology. One of following courses is recommended:SOC 210 Intro to Sociology (3 SHC) or SOC 225 Social Diversity (3 SHC)Natural Sciences/Mathematics (14 SHC)Natural Sciences (8 SHC):Two courses from the biological and physical science disciplines, including accompanyinglaboratory work, are required.Mathematics (6 SHC): Two courses are required.One course must be in introductory mathematics (college algebra, trigonometry, calculus, etc.)The second course may be a higher level mathematics course or may be selected from among otherquantitative subjects, such as computer science (CIS) and statistics (MAT).The following course is recommended to meet the second mathematics requirement:CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC)A college may award a diploma under the A1010O for completion of the entire general education core, asoutlined, with a grade of “C” or better in each course.Communication/Communication Studies (A1010O) Associate in Arts Pre-MajorBOG approved 07/11/97; SBCC approved 07/18/97; revised 08/27/04; revised 05/06/05; revised 02/03/06; revised05/24/06; CRC revised 09/20/06; revised 11/17/06; TAC revised 05/23/07; TAC revised 09/26/07.
Other Required Hours (20-21 SHC)* One semester hour of credit may be included in a sixty-fivesemester hour credit associate in arts program. The transfer of the 65th hour is not guaranteed.The following courses are required (9 SHC):COM 110 Introduction to Communication (3 SHC)COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com (3 SHC)COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC)11 additional hours of approved college transfer courses are required.The following courses are recommended:COM 130 Nonverbal Communication (3 SHC)COM 140 Intro Intercultural Com (3 SHC)COM 150 Intro. to Mass Communication (3 SHC)COM 251 Debate I (3 SHC)MAT 151 Statistics I (3 SHC) or MAT 155 Statistical Analysis (3 SHC)Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Program: 64-65Students must meet the receiving university’s foreign language and/or health and physicaleducation requirements, if applicable, prior to or after transfer to the senior institution.** 3 SHC in Speech/Communication may be substituted for 3 SHC in Humanities/Fine Arts.Speech/Communication may not substitute for the literature requirement.*Application to a UniversityAdmission application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the senior institution to whichthey plan to transfer. Upon successful completion of the associate degree, students who meet therequirements outlined in this pre-major articulation agreement will be eligible to be considered foradmission as juniors to the signatory institutions offering the baccalaureate degree as listed aditional.htm or in the NC Independent Colleges andUniversities Handbook which is available online at www.ncicu.org/publications. Students areencouraged to contact the senior institution to confirm degree offerings.Admission to the MajorGrade point average requirements vary, and admission is competitive across the several programs inCommunication/Communication Studies.Communication/Communication Studies (A1010O) Associate in Arts Pre-MajorBOG approved 07/11/97; SBCC approved 07/18/97; revised 08/27/04; revised 05/06/05; revised 02/03/06; revised05/24/06; CRC revised 09/20/06; revised 11/17/06; TAC revised 05/23/07; TAC revised 09/26/07.
Mass Communication/Journalism (A1010W)Associate in Arts Pre-MajorUnder the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement and the Independent Comprehensive ArticulationAgreement, this template has been developed by university and community college faculty as a blueprintfor guiding community colleges in developing programs for students who intend to major in MassCommunication/Journalism. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet therequirements for admission to the university are eligible to apply for admission to the major with juniorstanding.All colleges will not offer all pre-major programs, and course selections may vary. Check collegecatalogs for course and program offerings.General Education Core (44 SHC)* Forty-four semester hours of credit in general education corecourses are required as outlined on the NCCCS Curriculum Standards for Associate in Arts degreeprograms. The general education core includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, socialand behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition.English Composition (6 SHC) Two English composition courses are required.English 111, Expository Writing, is required as the first composition course.The second composition course must be selected from the following:ENG 112 Argument-Based Research (3 SHC)ENG 113 Literature-Based Research (3 SHC)ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting (3 SHC)Humanities/Fine Arts (12 SHC**) Four courses from three discipline areas are required.One course must be a literature course.Three additional courses from the following discipline areas are required: art, dance, drama,foreign languages, interdisciplinary humanities, literature, music, philosophy, and religion. One ofthese courses must be from fine arts and one from humanities.Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 SHC) Four courses from three discipline areas are required.One course must be a history course.The following course is required (3 SHC):PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC)Two courses from the following discipline areas are required, to include at least one additionaldiscipline: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, andsociology. The following courses are recommended:SOC 210 Intro to Sociology (3 SHC) or SOC 225 Social Diversity (3 SHC)Natural Sciences/Mathematics (14 SHC)Natural Sciences (8 SHC):Two courses from the biological and physical science disciplines, including accompanyinglaboratory work, are required.Mathematics (6 SHC): Two courses are required.One course must be in introductory mathematics (college algebra, trigonometry, calculus, etc.)The second course may be a higher level mathematics course or may be selected from among otherquantitative subjects, such as computer science (CIS) and statistics (MAT). The following course isrecommended to meet the second mathematics requirement:CIS 110 Introduction to Computers (3 SHC)A college may award a diploma under the A1010W
corequisite(s), and/or class/lab hours of core courses found on the curriculum standards and pre-majors listed below. Please note that the only change indicated on the printed standard will . Set 1:ENG 090, RED 090, EDU 119, (EDU 144 or PSY 244), and EDU 146 Set 2: ENG 095, EDU 119, (EDU 144 or PSY 244), and EDU 146" 2009*03 EDU 226 Early .
