Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog Transfer Education College/University Transfer Programs associate Degree Specialization Certificate Liberal Arts page Business Administration page Engineering* page General Studies page Science* page Science: Computer Science Specialization* page 5 Social Sciences page 6 General Education page 6 *STEM-H Programs: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Healthcare according to the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Classification of Instructional Program (CIP). College/University Transfer Programs Associate of Arts Degree Liberal Arts Associate of Science Degree Business Administration Engineering General Studies Science Science (Specialization: Computer Science) Social Sciences Certificate General Education The Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities. Courses in these programs typically parallel those required during the freshman and sophomore years of four-year Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) curricula. Students planning to transfer should meet with a transfer counselor to plan their program of study and investigate the requirements of transfer institutions before choosing courses. Liberal Arts The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program in the liberal arts. Four-year liberal arts programs prepare graduates for a wide variety of jobs in business, the arts, education, medical and legal professions, and in social and public service occupations. Liberal Arts studies emphasize fine arts, language, literature, philosophy, mathematics, science, social science and analytical and critical thinking skills, all of which prepare students for lifelong learning and social, cultural, and technological change. Courses required for the Liberal Arts degree are available on all four campuses. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE: LIBERAL ARTS (Plan Code: 68) MTH 5 Math for the Liberal Arts II (or MTH 6) SDV 00 College Success Skills Beginning Foreign Language Sequence Semester Total 7 Semester ENG College Composition II MTH 57 Elementary Statistics (or MTH 6) CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking Beginning Foreign Language Sequence Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total 8 Semester Humanities/ Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence Semester Total Humanities/ Intermediate Foreign Language Sequence Semester Total total Minimum Credits 6
Transfer Education Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Students may substitute CST 0 for CST 00. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. Students are required to choose full-year sequences. Beginning Foreign Language sequences include: CHI 0-0; FRE 0-0; GER 0-0; RUS 0-0; SPA 0-0. Intermediate Foreign Language sequences include: CHI 0-0; FRE 0-0; GER 0-0; RUS 0-0; SPA 0-0. Note: Students who already have foreign language proficiency or have successfully completed two years of a foreign language in high school may petition for advanced placement. Students placed into an intermediate foreign language may substitute courses from the approved list of humanities and/or social sciences on page 0 for the language credits needed to complete the degree. Business Administration The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in business administration. Typical majors include accounting, economics, information systems, international business, finance, management, marketing, and public administration. This degree program requires a strong foundation in microcomputer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating systems, Internet maneuverability, and email. Students can obtain proficiency in these areas by completing ITE 5 or equivalent. Courses required for the Business Administration degree are available on all four campuses. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Plan Code: ) MTH 6 Precalculus I SDV 00 College Success Skills Approved Business Administration Elective Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total Semester CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking ECO 0 Principles of Macroeconomics ENG College Composition II MTH 70 Applied Calculus Semester ACC Principles of Accounting I BUS 80 Introduction to International Business (or ECO 0) ECO 0 Principles of Microeconomics Approved Business Administration Elective Semester Total 6 ACC Principles of Accounting II BUS 6 Probability and Statistics for Business and Economics Approved Business Administration Elective Semester Total 6 total Minimum Credits 6 Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Consult transfer institution to ensure that the elective is appropriate for the intended transfer program. For students transferring into a general business degree program, select courses from the following: BUS 00, ENG, ITP 00, ITP. For students transferring into an international business degree program, select courses from the following: ECO 0, GEO 0, GEO 0, GEO 5, HIS 80, REL 0. For students transferring into either the general business or international business degree program, optional courses include: ITE 9, PHI 0 (or PHI 6), PLS. Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. Students may substitute CST 0 for CST 00. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the
Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog Transfer Education Engineering The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering in one of several fields. The Engineering degree program includes general education and engineering courses, which cover theoretical concepts and practical applications. Graduates with the baccalaureate degree find careers in aerospace, computer, environmental, civil, electrical/electronics, mechanical, mining/metallurgical, and nuclear engineering. Admission to the Engineering program requires satisfactory completion of the following high school units or their equivalents: four units of English; four units of mathematics (two units of algebra, one unit of plane geometry, one unit of advanced mathematics or trigonometry and solid geometry); one unit of laboratory science; and one unit of social studies. Engineering courses required for the Engineering degree are available at the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach campuses and at the Tri-Cities Center. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: ENGINEERING (Plan Code: 8) CHM College Chemistry I EGR 0 Introduction to Engineering MTH 7 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 SDV 0 Orientation to Engineering and Technologies Semester Total 8 Semester CHM College Chemistry II EGR 0 Engineering Graphics ENG College Composition II MTH 7 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Approved Engineering Elective Semester Total 7 Semester EGR 5 Introduction to Engineering Methods (C++) MTH 79 Ordinary Differential Equations PHY University Physics I Approved Engineering Elective Semester Total 8 MTH 77 Vector Calculus PHY University Physics II Approved Engineering Elective Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total 8 Total Minimum Credits 7 Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult the EGR program head or a counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Recommended courses for approved engineering electives: Old Dominion University: Civil EGR 0 (); EGR 5 (); EGR 6 (); BIO 0 () or GOL 05 () Total () Old Dominion University: Computer EGR 6 (); EGR 70 (); EGR 7 (); EGR 7 () Total () Old Dominion University: Electrical EGR 6 (); EGR 70 (); EGR 7 (); EGR 7 () Total () Old Dominion University: Mechanical EGR 0 (); EGR 5 (); EGR 6 (); EGR 7 () Total (0) Old Dominion University: Modeling, Simulation & Visualization EGR 8 (); EGR 0 (); CSC 0 () Total () Virginia Tech: Civil EGR 0 (); EGR 5 (); EGR 6 () Total (9) Virginia Tech: Computer EGR 70 (); EGR 7 (); EGR 7 () Total (0) Virginia Tech: Electrical EGR 70 (); EGR 7 (); EGR 7 () Total (0) Virginia Tech: Mechanical EGR 0 (); EGR 5 (); EGR 6 () Total (9) For engineering program requirements at other universities see EGR program head. Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. Students who plan to transfer to Old Dominion University are advised to take ENG in place of ENG. General Studies The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in General Studies is a flexible degree that offers the student an opportunity to combine courses to meet specific career goals as well as many lower level general education requirements at a four-year college or university. The program consists of general education coursework with additional elective courses that may be selected in consultation with an academic advisor or counselor to ensure they are appropriate to meet the student s transfer and educational goals. This program is not meant to insure the same ease of transferability as the other transfer degrees. Unless otherwise noted in the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement (GAA) for a specific college or university, TCC students enrolled in the General Studies degree program are currently ineligible to participate in the GAA program. Students can maximize the transferability of the General Studies degree by selecting courses from the mathematics, natural sciences, social science, or humanities electives listed on page
Transfer Education Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog 0 of the 0-05 catalog and through consultation with an academic advisor or counselor and the intended transfer institution. Courses required for the General Studies degree are available on all four campuses. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: GENERAL STUDIES (Plan Code: 699) HIS History Elective SDV 00 College Success Skills MTH Mathematics Elective Health/Physical Education Elective Semester ENG College Composition II HIS History Elective MTH Mathematics Elective Semester Total 6 Semester CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking semester Total 5 total Minimum Credits 6 Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). MTH 0, MTH, and MTH 6 cannot be used to fulfill the mathematics requirement. The Approved Electives may be satisfied with any mathematics, natural science, social science, humanities, or foreign language electives listed on page 0 of the 0-05 catalog. Additional course options are provided on the advising transcript in the Student Information System and/or through consultation with a counselor or academic advisor. Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. Science The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Science prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in science leading to careers in fields such as biology, chemistry, dental hygiene, forestry, general science, geophysical science, mathematics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and physics. The program also prepares students for transfer into baccalaureate degrees leading to advanced studies in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Courses required for the Science degree are available on all four campuses. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: SCIENCE (Plan Code: 880) MTH 6 Precalculus I SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester Total Semester ENG College Composition II MTH 6 Precalculus II Health/Physical Education Elective Semester CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking Approved Elective Approved Elective Semester Total 7 Students may substitute CST 0 for CST 00. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the
Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog Transfer Education 5 Approved Elective Semester Total total Minimum Credits 60 Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Sequenced lab courses are required in natural and physical sciences. Students may substitute CST 0 for CST 00. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. The Approved Electives may be satisfied with any mathematics, natural science, social science, or humanities electives listed on page 0 of the 0-05 catalog. Additional course options are provided on the advising transcript in the Student Information System and/or through consultation with a counselor or academic advisor. Curriculum Options/Recommendations: Course requirements differ from college to college and major to major. Students should consult a transfer counselor or academic advisor to plan a course of study and investigate the requirements of transfer institutions before choosing mathematics courses, laboratory sciences, and electives. Biology/Pharmacy/Forestry/General Science: Students should take MTH 6-6 and take a third laboratory science that is appropriate to their curriculum for the approved elective credits. Some colleges and universities require calculus for their biology and pharmacy majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine mathematics and laboratory science requirements. Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Geophysical Sciences: Students should take MTH 7, 7, 77, and 79 to ensure junior-level status at the transfer institution. Mathematics requirements are quite varied at transfer institutions. Students should examine the catalog requirements of the senior institutions to which they intend to transfer. Preparation for Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Studies: Students should take MTH 6-6 and at least one semester of calculus (MTH 7). Biology (BIO 0-0), Chemistry (CHM -), Organic Chemistry (CHM -), and Physics (PHY 0-0) are the introductory level laboratory sciences generally completed at the freshman/sophomore level. Health Science Majors (Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, and Medical Technology): Students should complete MTH 6 and 57 for most baccalaureate health science majors. Students should check college catalogs and transfer guides to determine appropriate mathematics and laboratory science requirements. A waiver/substitution must be approved by the appropriate academic dean in order to substitute MTH 57 for MTH 6. specialization are offered at the Virginia Beach and Chesapeake campuses. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION: COMPUTER SCIENCE (Plan Code: 880.0) CSC 0 Introduction to Computing HIS History Elective MTH 7 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 SDV 00 College Success Skills Semester CSC 0 Computer Science I ENG College Composition II HIS History Elective MTH 7 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II Semester Total Semester CSC 05 Computer Organization CSC 0 Programming with C++ Health/Physical Education Elective Semester Total 6 CSC 5 Advanced Computer Organization Semester Total 6 total Minimum Credits 6 Computer Science The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Science with a Specialization in Computer Science is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in computer science. This degree program also meets the needs of students seeking teacher certification in secondary mathematics or computer science. Computer Science courses required for the Computer Science Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Sequenced lab courses are required in natural and physical sciences. Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. The Approved Electives may be satisfied with any mathematics, natural science, social science, or humanities electives listed on page 0 of the 0-05 catalog. Additional course options are provided on the advising transcript in the Student Information System and/or through consultation with a counselor or academic advisor.
6 Transfer Education Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog Social Sciences The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Social Sciences is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences. Social Sciences include academic disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, sociology, and psychology. The A.S. in Social Sciences also prepares students for some teacher certification programs. Courses required for the Social Sciences degree are available on all four campuses. ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: SOCIAL SCIENCES (Plan Code: 88) MTH 5 Math for the Liberal Arts II (or MTH 6) SDV 00 College Success Skills Health/Physical Education Elective Semester ENG College Composition II MTH 57 Elementary Statistics (or MTH 6) Semester Total 6 Semester CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking Approved Elective Approved Elective Approved Elective Approved Elective Approved Elective total Minimum Credits 6 Eligible courses are listed on page 0 in the 0-05 catalog. Students should consult an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). Students may substitute CST 0 for CST 00. Consult transfer institution to ensure that the Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: HIS 0, 0,,,, or. The Approved Electives may be satisfied with any mathematics, natural science, social science, or humanities electives listed on page 0 of the 0-05 catalog. Additional course options are provided on the advising transcript in the Student Information System and/or through consultation with a counselor or academic advisor. General Education The Certificate in General Education program consists of credits that may be selected in consultation with an academic advisor or counselor to ensure they are appropriate to meet the student s transfer and educational goals. It is a flexible program that offers the student an opportunity to combine courses to meet a subset of lower level general education requirements at a four-year college or university. The Certificate is not intended to represent a comprehensive general education core or to insure the same ease of transferability as the transfer degrees. Under current guidelines, Federal financial aid cannot be used to enroll in the General Education Certificate program. Students intending to use financial aid should enroll in one of the college s A.A. or A.S. transfer degree programs. CERTIFICATE: GENERAL EDUCATION (Plan Code: 695) Communication - 6 credits; (select TWO courses) ENG College Composition II CST 00 Principles of Public Speaking CST 0 Introduction to Communication Mathematics - credits; (select ONE course) MTH 5 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts II MTH 57 Elementary Statistics MTH 58 College Algebra MTH 6 Precalculus I MTH 7 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5
Tidewater Community College 0-5 Catalog Transfer Education 7 Sciences - 8 credits; (select TWO courses) BIO 0 General Biology I BIO 0 General Biology II BIO Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO Human Anatomy and Physiology II CHM College Chemistry I CHM College Chemistry II GOL 05 Physical Geology GOL 06 Historical Geology GOL Oceanography I GOL Oceanography II NAS 5 Meteorology NAS Astronomy I NAS Astronomy II PHY 0 General College Physics I PHY 0 General College Physics II HUM 60 Survey of 0th Century Culture MUS Music Appreciation I MUS Music Appreciation II PHI 0 Introduction to Philosophy I PHI 0 Introduction to Philosophy II PHI Logic I PHI 0 Ethics REL 0 Religions of the World Student Development - credit; (select ONE course) SDV 00 College Success Skills (or SDV 0 or SDV 08) Total Note: Students should consult a faculty advisor or counselor to choose courses appropriate to their educational goals or intended major and transfer institution. Social/Behavioral Sciences - 9 credits; (select THREE courses) ECO 0 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 0 Principles of Microeconomics GEO 0 Introduction to Cultural Geography GEO 0 World Regional Geography HIS 0 History of Western Civilization I HIS 0 History of Western Civilization II HIS History of World Civilization I HIS History of World Civilization II HIS United States History I HIS United States History II HIS African American History I HIS African American History II PLS U.S. Government I PLS U.S. Government II PLS International Relations I PSY 00 Principles of Psychology PSY 0 Introduction to Psychology I PSY 0 Introduction to Psychology II SOC 00 Principles of Sociology SOC 0 Introduction to Sociology I SOC 0 Introduction to Sociology II SOC Principles of Anthropology I SOC Principles of Anthropology II Fine Arts/Humanities - 6 credits; (select TWO courses) ART 0 History of Art I ART 0 History of Art II CST 0 Introduction to the Theatre CST Theatre Appreciation I ENG 5 Introduction to Literature ENG Survey of American Literature I ENG Survey of American Literature II ENG Survey of English Literature I ENG Survey of English Literature II HUM 0 Survey of Western Culture I HUM 0 Survey of Western Culture II
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