Admissions

Eligibility Requirements for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways:

1. Be a high school junior or senior
2. Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher (or recommendation from principal/designee)
3. Official High School Transcript

Eligibility Requirements for College Transfer Pathways:

1. Be a high school junior or senior
2. Have a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test using the minimum scores below. (Students that do not demonstrate college readiness on an approved assessment or placement test may qualify for a provisional waiver. Contact the Admissions Office for requirements.)
4. Official High School Transcript

Interested students should meet with their high school counselor or home school principal. The application packet will include a completed application, official transcript showing status as a junior or senior, qualifying test scores (for the College Transfer Pathways). Home school students must also provide a copy of the Official Non-Public School Registration Card. Students may choose one College Transfer Pathway, one or two CTE pathways, or a combination of one College Transfer and one CTE pathway.

* indicates Course Prerequisites, ** indicates Course Corequisites,
*** indicates Placement Test

The following two English composition courses are required.

English Composition (6 SHC)

• ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry (3 SHC)
  
• ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC)

Select three courses from the following from at least two different disciplines (9 SHC)

Communication

• COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC)

Humanities/Fine Arts

• ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
  
• ART 114 Art History Survey I (3 SHC) Not offered at NCC
• ART 115 Art History Survey II (3 SHC)
• *ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC)
• *ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC)
• *ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC)
• *ENG 242 British Literature II (3 SHC)
• MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
• MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
• *PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC)
• *PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC)

Select three courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

Social/Behavioral Sciences (9 SHC)

• ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
  
• ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
• HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
• HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
• HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC)
• HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC)
• POL 120 American Government (3 SHC)
• PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
• SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)

Select one course from the following:

Math (3-4 SHC)

• MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy (3 SHC)
  
• MAT 152 Statistical Methods I (4 SHC)
• MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC)

Select 4 SHC from the following course(s):

Natural Sciences (4 SHC)

• AST 111 Descriptive Astronomy (3 SHC) and AST 111A Descriptive Astronomy Lab (1 SHC)
  
• AST 151 General Astronomy I (3 SHC) and AST 151A General Astronomy Lab I (1 SHC) Not offered at NCC
• BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC)
• BIO 111 General Biology I (4 SHC)
• CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC)
• GEL 111 Introductory Geology (4 SHC) *Not offered at NCC
• PHY 110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) and PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC)

The following course is required:

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

• ACA 122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

*OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 SHC)
A student may take up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Associate in Arts Pathway: 32- 41*

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* indicates Course Prerequisites, ** indicates Course Corequisites,
*** indicates Placement Test

The following two English composition courses are required.

English Composition (6 SHC)

• ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry (3 SHC)
• ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines (6 SHC)

Communication

• COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC)

Humanities/Fine Arts

• ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
• ART 114 Art History Survey I (3 SHC) Not offered at NCC
• ART 115 Art History Survey II (3 SHC)
• *ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC)
• *ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC)
• *ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC)
• *ENG 242 British Literature II (3 SHC)
• MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
• MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
• *PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC)
• *PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC)

Select two courses from the following from at least two different disciplines:

Social/Behavioral Sciences (6 SHC)

• ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)
• ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 SHC)
• HIS 111 World Civilizations I (3 SHC)
• HIS 112 World Civilizations II (3 SHC)
• HIS 131 American History I (3 SHC)
• HIS 132 American History II (3 SHC)
• POL 120 American Government (3 SHC)
• PSY 150 General Psychology (3 SHC)
• SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology (3 SHC)

Select two courses from the following:

Math (8 SHC)

• MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra (4 SHC)
• MAT 172 Precalculus Trigonometry (4 SHC)
• MAT 263 Brief Calculus (4 SHC)
• MAT 271 Calculus I (4 SHC)
• MAT 272 Calculus II (4 SHC)

Select 8 SHC from the following course(s):

Natural Sciences (8 SHC)

• AST 151 General Astronomy I (3 SHC) and AST151A General Astronomy Lab I (1 SHC) Not offered at NCC
• BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4 SHC)
• BIO 111 General Biology I (4 SHC) and BIO 112 General Biology II (4 SHC)
• CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC) and CHM 152 General Chemistry II (4 SHC)
• GEL 111 Introductory Geology (4 SHC) *Not offered at NCC
• PHY 110 Conceptual Physics (3 SHC) and PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab (1 SHC)
• *PHY 151 College Physics I (4 SHC) and PHY 152 College Physics II (4 SHC)
• *PHY 251 General Physics I (4 SHC) and PHY 252 General Physics II (4 SHC)

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

• ACA 122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

*OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 SHC)

A student may take up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Associate in Science Pathway: 35-43*

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* indicates Course Prerequisites, ** indicates Course Corequisites,
*** indicates Placement Test

The following two English composition courses are required.

English Composition (6 SHC)

• ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry (3 SHC)
• ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines (3 SHC)

Select one course from the following (3 SHC):

Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications

• ART 111 Art Appreciation (3 SHC)
• ART 114 Art History Survey I (3 SHC) Not offered at NCC
• ART 115 Art History Survey II (3 SHC)
• COM 231 Public Speaking (3 SHC)
• *ENG 231 American Literature I (3 SHC)
• *ENG 232 American Literature II (3 SHC)
• *ENG 241 British Literature I (3 SHC)
• *ENG 242 British Literature II (3 SHC)
• MUS 110 Music Appreciation (3 SHC)
• MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz (3 SHC)
• *PHI 215 Philosophical Issues (3 SHC)
• *PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics (3 SHC)

The following course is required (3 SHC):

Behavioral Sciences

• ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics (3 SHC)

The following courses are required (8 SHC):

Mathematics (8 SHC)

• MAT 271 Calculus I (4 SHC)
• MAT 272 Calculus II (4 SHC)

Calculus I is the lowest level math course that will be accepted by the engineering programs for transfer as a math credit. Students who are not calculus-ready will need to take the following prerequisite courses - MAT 171 Pre-Calculus Algebra (4 SCH) and MAT 172 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (4SCH).

Select 8 SHC from the following course(s):

Natural Sciences (8 SHC)

• CHM 151 General Chemistry I (4 SHC)
• *PHY 251 General Physics I (4 SHC)
• *PHY 252 General Physics II (4 SHC)

The following course is required:

Academic Transition (1 SHC)

• ACA 122 College Transfer Success (1 SHC)

The following course is required:

Engineering (5 SHC)

• EGR 150 Introduction to Engineering (2 SHC)
• DFT 170 Engineering Graphics (3 SHC)

*OPTIONAL GENERAL EDUCATION HOURS (0-8 SHC)

A student may take up to 8 SHC of foreign language courses and accompanying labs, in a single language, designated as General Education in the CAA as a part of this pathway. These courses are not a part of the Universal General Education Transfer Component. Students who complete these courses with a grade of “C” or better will receive transfer credit. The receiving university will determine whether the courses will count as general education, pre-major, or elective credit.

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Associate in Engineering Pathway: 34-50

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* indicates Course Prerequisites, ** indicates Course Corequisites,
*** indicates Placement Test

Advertising and Graphic Design Certificate (C30100BH)

• GRD 151 Computer Design Basics (3 SHC)
Students without Adobe Software experience, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, are highly encouraged to take GRD-151 before or with another class within this certificate.
• GRD 141 Graphic Design I (4 SHC)
• GRD 110 Typography I (3 SHC)
• *GRD 142 Graphic Design II (4 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Advertising and Graphic Design: 14

Architectural Technology Certificate (C40100CP)

• ARC 112 Construction Materials and Methods (4 SHC)
• **ARC 111 Introduction to Architectural Technology ( 3 SHC)
• ARC 114 Architectural CAD (2 SHC) and ARC 114A Architectural CAD Lab (1 SHC)
• **ARC 220 Advanced Architect CAD (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) In Architectural Technology: 13

Automotive Systems - Brakes and Suspension Certificate (C60160CH)

• TRN 110 Introduction to Transport Technology (2 SHC)
• **AUT 141 Suspension and Steering (SHC 3) and AUT 141A Suspension and Steering Lab (1 SHC)
• **AUT 151 Brake Systems (3 SHC) and AUT 151A Brake Systems Lab (1 SHC)
• **AUT 116 Engine Repair (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Automotive Systems - Brakes and Suspension: 13

Automotive Systems - Electrical Certificate (C60160DH)

• TRN 120 Basic Transportation Electricity (5 SHC)
• *TRN 145 Advanced Transportation Electronics (3 SHC)
• *AUT 163 Advanced Auto Electricity (3 SHC) and AUT 163A Advanced Auto Electricity Lab (1 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Automotive Systems - Electrical: 12

Automotive Systems - Engine Performance Certificate (C60160EH)

• **AUT 116 Engine Repair (3 SHC) and TRN 110 Introduction to Transport Technology (2 SHC)
• **AUT 181 Engine Performance I (3 SHC) and AUT 181A Engine Performance Lab (1 SHC)
• *AUT 183 Engine Performance II (4 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Engine Performance: 13

Business Administration Certificate (C25120CP)

• ***BUS 110 Introduction to Business (3 SHC)
• *BUS 137 Principles of Management (3 SHC)
• ***BUS 151 People Skills (3 SHC)
• *BUS 240 Business Ethics (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Business Administration: 12

Computer Engineering Technology - PC Build and Repair Certificate (C40160CH)

• *ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I (4 SHC) and ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab (1 SHC)
• EGR 125 Application Software for Tech (2 SHC)
• *CET 111 Computer Upgrade and Repair I (3 SHC)
• *CET 211 Computer Upgrade and Repair II (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Computer Engineering Technology - PC Build and Repair Certificate: 13

Computer Integrated Machining - Machine Operator Certificate (C50210AH)

• BPR 111 Print Reading (2 SHC)
• MAC 141 Machining Applications I (4 SHC) and MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab (2 SHC)
• MAC 121 Introduction to CNC (2 SHC)
• MAC 151 Machining Calculations (2 SHC)
• MAC 171 Measure/Material & Safety (1 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Computer Integrated Machining - Machine Operator: 12

Computer Programming Certificate (C40160BH)

• EGR 125 Appl Software for Tech (2 SHC)
• CSC 151 JAVA (3 SHC)
• CSC 251 Adv Java Prog. (3 SHC)
• CSC 143 Object-Oriented Prog. (3 SHC)
• CET 251 Software Eng Principles (4 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Computer Programming Certificate: 15

Cosmetology Certificate (C55140BH)

• COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I (4 SHC)
• COS 112 Salon I (8 SHC)
• COS 113 Cosmetology Concepts II (4 SHC)
• COS 114 Salon II (8 SHC)
• COS 115 Cosmetology Concepts III (4 SHC)
• COS 116 Salon III (4 SHC)
• COS 240 Contemporary Design (2 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in COSMETOLOGY - Machine Operator: 34

Criminal Justice Certificate (C55180BH)

• CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 SHC)
• CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations (3 SHC)
• CJC 112 Criminology (3 SHC)
• CJC 231 Constitutional Law (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Criminal Justice: 12

Early Childhood Certificate (C55220KH)

• EDU 119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (4 SHC)
• ***EDU 131 Child, Family, and Community (3 SHC)
• ***EDU 146 Child Guidance (3 SHC)
• ***EDU 153 Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Early Childhood: 13

Electronics Engineering Technology - Basic Electronics (C40200AH)

• *ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I (4 SHC) and ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab (1 SHC)
• EGR 125 Appl. Software for Technology (2 SHC)
• *ELN 131 Analog Electronics (4 SHC)
• ELN 133 Digital Electronics (4 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Electronics Engineering Technology - Basic Electronics: 15

Electrical Systems Technology - Electrical Wiring Certificate (C35130AH)

• ELC 113 Residential Wiring (4 SHC)
• *ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I (4 SHC) and ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab (1 SHC)
• *ELC 115 Industrial Wiring (4 SHC)
• EGR 125 Appl. Software for Technology (2 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Electrical Systems Technology - Electrical Wiring Certificate: 15

Electrical Systems Technology - Industrial Robotics Certificate (C35130DH)

• ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers (4 SHC)
  
• ATR 280 Robotic Fundamentals (4 SHC)
  
• ATR 281 Automation Robotics (4 SHC)
  
• ISC 112 Industrial Safety (2 SHC)
  

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Electrical Systems Technology - Industrial Robotics Certificate: 14

Emergency Management Certificate (C55460AH)

• EPT 140 Emergency Management (3 SHC)
• EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster (3 SHC)
• EPT 130 Mitigation and Preparedness (3 SHC)
• EPT 210 Response and Recovery (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Emergency Management: 12

Emergency Management - Fire Certificate (C55460BH)

• EPT 140 Emergency Management (3 SHC)
• EPT 120 Sociology of Disaster (3 SHC)
• FIP 120 Introduction to Fire Protection (3 SHC)
• FIP 124 Fire Protection and Public Education (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Emergency Management - Fire: 12

Hospitality - Lodging Management Certificate (C25110AH)

• HRM 110 Introduction to Hospitality Management (3 SHC)
• HRM 120 Front Office Procedures (3 SHC)
• HRM 140 Legal Issues Hospitality (3 SHC)
• HRM 240 Marketing for Hospitality (3 SHC)
• HRM 245 Human Resources Management Hospitality (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credit (SHC) in Hospitality Lodging Management: 15

Industrial Systems Technology - Machining Maintenance Certificate (C50240CH)

• *ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I (4 SHC) and ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab (1 SHC)
• EGR 125 Application Software for Tech (2 SHC)
• MAC 141 Machining Applications I (4 SHC) and MAC 141A Machining Applications I Lab (2 SHC)
• MAC 171 Measure/Material & Safety (1 SHC)

Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC) in Industrial Systems Technology - Machining Maintenance: 12

Medical Office Administration Certificate (C25310CH)

• OST 141 Medical Terms I - Med Office (3 SHC)
• OST 149 Medical Legal Issues (3 SHC)
• *OST 142 Medical Terms II - Med Office (3 SHC)
• OST 148 Medical Coding Billing and Insurance (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credit (SHC) in Medical Office Administration: 12

Network Administration Certificate (C25590BH)

• NET 125 Introduction to Networks (3 SHC)
• *NET 126 Routing Basics (3 SHC)
• NET 225 Routing and Switching I (3 SHC)
• *NET 226 Routing and Switching II (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credit (SHC) in Network Administration: 12

Supply Chain Management Certificate (C25620CP)

• LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics (3 SHC)
• LOG 125 Transportation Logistics (3 SHC)
• *LOG 215 Supply Chain Management (3 SHC)
• *LOG 235 Import/Export Management (3 SHC)
• *LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credit (SHC) in Supply Chain Management: 15

Website Design Certificate (C25590DH)

• CTI 110 Web, Program, & Database Foundation (3 SHC)
• *WEB 210 Web Design (3 SHC)
• WEB 111 Introduction to Web Graphics (3 SHC)
• *WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting (3 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credit (SHC) in Website Design: 12

Welding Technology - Basic (C50420FH)

• WLD 115 AB and BB - SMAW (5 SHC)
• WLD 121 GMAW (4 SHC)
• WLD 131 GTAW (4 SHC)

Total Semester Hour Credit (SHC) in Welding Technology: 13

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For additional information, please contact:

Principal: Jennifer Sharpe
530 North Old Carriage Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: 252-451-2890
Fax: 252-443-0068

Nash Community College Early College Liaison
Keshia Battle
klbattle269@nashcc.edu
252-451-8485

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