Memorandum of Agreement Transfer Partnership Criminal Justice (Associate Degree) and Psychology (Bachelor of Arts) Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University This Memorandum of Agreement establishes a partnership between Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University for the implementation of a completion program (2+2) for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, awarded by Coastal Carolina University. This partnership is designed to increase the higher education opportunities for the graduates of Horry-Georgetown Technical s associate degree program in Criminal Justice (Transfer Track). Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College agree to provide the opportunity for a seamless transition for Criminal Justice graduates of Horry-Georgetown Technical College to the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Coastal Carolina University. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a multi-campus, publicly supported comprehensive community/technical college, part of the South Carolina Technical College System and is authorized to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Coastal Carolina University is a public, mid-sized, comprehensive liberal arts-oriented institution offering bachelor s and Master s level degrees. Both institutions are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Horry-Georgetown Technical College agrees to: Provide coursework for the completion of the associate degree in Criminal Justice, with student advisement for transfer coursework. Consider additional course offerings for transfer to fulfill the core at Coastal Carolina University. Assist with marketing and recruiting of associate degree graduates. Coastal Carolina University agrees to: Accept a maximum of 76 credit hours of articulated Horry-Georgetown Technical College coursework towards Coastal Carolina University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Facilitate advising of Horry-Georgetown Technical College students for a seamless transfer of courses to Coastal Carolina University. Coastal Carolina University will provide staff for collaboration in order to advise Horry-Georgetown Technical College students who wish to transfer to Coastal Carolina University. 1
Horry-Georgetown Technical College and Coastal Carolina University both agree to: Collaborate for joint utilization and/or scheduling of facilities, faculty and support services. Review this Memorandum annually and amend, in writing, as mutually agreed upon and with approval of authorized officials. At minimum, the Memorandum will be renewed every three years, if mutually acceptable. Monitor and adapt, as needed, to ensure successful implementation to meet the needs of Horry- Georgetown Technical College transfers. The institutions will continue to coordinate for the purpose of curriculum alignment. Communicate any proposed curriculum or admission revisions prior to implementation. In order to receive transfer credit, students must do the following: 1. Complete the Criminal Justice Associate Degree that includes specific courses identified by this agreement. 2. Earn no less than the grade of C in any course. 3. Meet with a Coastal Carolina University advisor before enrolling in Coastal Carolina University coursework. This is recommended prior to graduation from Horry-Georgetown Technical College or as soon as possible following associate degree completion. 4. Meet admission criteria for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology of Coastal Carolina by fulfilling the requirements specified in the catalog which is current at the time of application to the program. Attachment: Program Plan for Students AFFIRMED BY: David W. Evans Date Shirley L. Butler Date Assistant Provost Assistant Vice-President/Dean Technical College Engagement University Transfer Programs Robert Sheehan Date Marilyn J. Fore Date Provost Senior Vice-President-Academic Affairs David A. DeCenzo, President Date H. Neyle Wilson, President Date Coastal Carolina University Horry-Georgetown Technical College STUDENT GUIDE for CRIMINAL JUSTICE TO B.A. PSYCHOLOGY 2
Coastal Carolina Univ. Horry-Georgetown Technical College Cr. NOTES ENG 101 3 ENG 102 3 MAT 110 3 CPT 101 3 HIS 101/102/202 3 PSC 201 3 PSY 201 3 SOC 101 or SOC 205 3 SPA 101 4 SPC 205 3 CRJ 101 3 CRJ 115 3 CRJ 120 3 CRJ 125 3 CRJ 130 3 CRJ 145 3 CRJ 218 3 CRJ 220 3 CRJ 224 3 CRJ 230 3 CRJ236 3 CRJ242 3 CRJ 260 3 70 credits required for Associate in Criminal Justice. CCU will accept 76 cr. maximum Total: 70 credits hour transfer to CCU. PSYC 202 3 PSYC 225/L 4 BIOL 121/L BIO 101 4 HGTC or CCU* SPA 120 SPA 102 3 HGTC or CCU* ENG 277, GEOG 121, HIST 111 or 112, POLI 101, RELG 103 GEO 102 (as available at HGTC) or REL 101 or PSC 201 PSYC 226/L 4 BIOL 232/L BIO 210 4 PSYC 401/400/407 3 PSYC 410/440 3 PSYC 420/421/302/423/425 3 PSYC 415 OR 450 OR 460 3 PSYC 480/L OR PSYC 483/L 4 PSYC 484 3 PSYC 479/L 4 PSYC Electives 6 Total (if all at Coastal Carolina University) 63 Bachelor of Arts In Psychology requires 120 credits 3 PSC 201-HGTC Required HGTC or CCU* 3
NOTES: The Criminal Justice associate degree to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is not a course-by-course transfer, but a 2+2 program. Students who complete the requirements shown above for the Associate in Criminal Justice Degree are transferring a minimum of 70 credits to Coastal Carolina University and may transfer an additional 6 credits to meet Coastal Carolina University program requirements, up to the maximum of 76 credits.* In addition to completing the Criminal Justice Degree program at HGTC, students may select 6 credit hours (up to 76 credits) from the following for additional transfer courses: BIO 210, ENG 201, GEO 102, HIS 201 or PSC 201, SPA 101. *Coastal Carolina University will accept a maximum of 76 credit hours in transfer. 4
Proposed Course of Study for Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology FIRST SEMESTER (FALL)-HGTC CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CRJ 115 Criminal Law I 3 ENG 101 English Composition I 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology OR SOC 205 Social Problems 3 MAT 110 College Algebra 3 TOTAL 15 SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING)-HGTC CRJ 120 Constitutional Law 3 CRJ 125 Criminology 3 CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3 PSY 201 General Psychology 3 ENG 102 English Composition II 3 TOTAL 15 THIRD SEMESTER (SUMMER)-HGTC CRJ 145 Juvenile Delinquency 3 CRJ 218 Crisis Intervention 3 CRJ 230 Criminal Investigation I 3 TOTAL 9 FOURTH SEMESTER (FALL)-HGTC CRJ 130 Police Administration 3 CRJ 220 Judicial Process 3 PSC 201 American Government 3 SPA 101 Elementary Spanish 4 SPC 205 Public Speaking 3 TOTAL 16 FIFTH SEMESTER (SPRING)-HGTC HIS XXX History Elective* 3 CRJ 224 Police Community Relations 3 CRJ 236 Criminal Evidence 3 CRJ 242 Correctional Systems 3 CRJ 260 Seminar in Criminal Justice 3 *Approved History Elective courses: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 201 or HIS 202 TOTAL 15 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 70 Upon satisfactory completion with minimum 2.0 GPA, the Associate Degree in Applied Science, Major in Criminal Justice will be awarded. 5
Additional Courses to be completed at Coastal Carolina University: Fall (CCU) Creative Expression Core* 3 SPAN130 Introductory Span. III 3 SPA 201 at HGTC PYSC 225/225L Psycholog. Statistics 4 PSYC 401 Cognitive Processes OR PSCY 400 Human Learning OR PSYC 407 Principles of Learning 3 Total 14 Spring (CCU) Cultures Core * 3 PSYC 202 Intro to Sc. Communication 3 PSYC 226/226/L Research Methods 4 PSYC 410 Abnormal 3 PSYC Elective** 3 Total 16 Fall (CCU) BIOL 121/121L* Biol. Science I 4 BIO 101 at HGTC PSYC 421 Psychology of Adolescence OR PSYC 484 History & Systems in Psychology 3 PSYC 484 Required PSYC 450 Sensation and Perception OR PSYC 460 Physiological Psychology 3 PSYC 497/497L Advanced Research 4 Total 14 Spring (CCU) BIOL 232/232L Human Anat. & Phys. I 4 BIO 210 at HGTC PSYC 480/480L Intermediate Statistics OR PSYC 483/483LPrinciples of Psych. Testing 4 PSCY Elective** 3 PSYC 420 Child Psychology OR PSYC 484 required PSYC 484 History & Systems in Psychology 3 Total 14 TOTAL: 58 semester hours + 70 from HGTC Upon satisfactory completion with minimum 2.0 GPA, the Bachelor in Arts Degree in, Major in Psychology will be awarded. NOTE: CCU will accept a maximum of 76 credits in Transfer *Creative Expression Core: Choose from ARTH (ART), ENGL 201, MUS, THE at CCU or HGTC (ART 101, ENG 201, MUS 105, THE 101) *ENGL 102 may be completed at CCU or HGTC (ENG 102) *BIOL 121/121L may be completed at CCU or HGTC (BIO 101) BIOL 123/123L May be completed at CCU o r HGTC (BIO 210) *Cultures Core: Foreign Language: SPA 130 or SPA 201 at HGTC with prerequisites of SPA 101 and 102 Global Studies Awareness: PSC 201 required in CRJ Program **PSYCH Electives may not include PSYCH 399, 490, 495, 498 or 499. 6
NOTES: The Criminal Justice associate degree to Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is not a course-by-course transfer, but a 2+2 program. Students who complete the requirements shown above for the Associate in Criminal Justice Degree are transferring a minimum of 60 credits to Coastal Carolina University and may transfer an additional 16 credits to meet Coastal Carolina University program requirements, up to the maximum of 76 credits.* In addition to completing the Criminal Justice associate degree program at HGTC, students may select 6 credit hours (up to 76 credits) from the following for additional transfer courses: BIO 210, ENG 201, GEO 102, HIS 201 or PSC 201, SPA 101, SPA 102m and ART 101 or MUS 105 or THE 101. *Coastal Carolina University will accept a maximum of 76 credit hours in transfer. 7