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For the Associate in Engineering, the Associate in Fine Arts (Music, Theatre, Visual Arts), the Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation, and the Associate in Science Teacher Preparation degrees, AP course credits “awarded for a score of three or higher, are acceptable as part of a student’s successfully completed degree” under its respective agreement.

Art History ART-114 and 115 with a score of 5; ART-114 only with a score of 3 or 4

Biology BIO-111 and 112 with a score of 5; BIO-111 only with a score of 3 or 4

Calculus AB MAT-271 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Calculus BC MAT-271 and MAT-272 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Chemistry CHM-151 and 152 with a score of 5; CHM-151 only with a score of 3 or 4

Computer Science A or Computer CIS-115 with a score of 3, 4, or 5 Science AB

Macroeconomics ECO-252 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Microeconomics ECO-251 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

English Language ENG-111 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

English Literature ENG-112 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Environmental Science BIO-140 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

French Language FRE-211 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

French Literature FRE-212 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Comp Government & Politics POL-210 with a score of 3, 4, or 5 U.S.

Government & Politics POL-120 with a score of 3, 4, or 5 Music Theory MUS-114 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Physics 1 PHY-151 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Physics 2 PHY-152 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Physics C: Mechanics PHY 251 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism PHY 252 with a score of 3, 4, or 5 Pre-Calculus MAT 171 and MAT 172 with a score of 5; MAT 171 only with a score of 3 or 4

Psychology PSY-150 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Spanish Language SPA-211 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Spanish Literature SPA-212 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

Statistics MAT-152 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

History HIS-131 and HIS-132 with a score of 5; HIS-131 only with a score of 3 or 4

A score of 2 or higher on the AP Calculus AB Exam.

A grade of C or higher in an AP Calculus course and an unweighted HS GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if: • Applying for veteran's benefits or financial aid • Applying for a health science program • Wishing to have previous college credit(s) evaluated for transfer credit to SCC • Meet with your assigned College Navigator. • Students will be placed based on the highest of the following placement methods: • Unweighted GPA reflected on a high school transcript; • Qualifying minimum score on high school equivalency exam; • RISE, ACUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS scores, or qualifying SAT or ACT scores; • College credits in English and mathematics awarded as transfer credit; • Associate degree or bachelor’s degree. Please note: In some instances, students may challenge a course by passing a departmental exam and earning Credit by Exam (CE).

Foreign College Transcripts Foreign college transcripts must be translated into English with a comprehensive course-by-course report before the Office of Student Records at Sandhills will evaluate these documents for potential transfer credits. Document-by-document evaluations will not be accepted by Sandhills for transfer credit. Sandhills Community College will consider granting credit for work done at other regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Courses accepted for transfer credit must parallel course offerings at Sandhills Community College as determined by the Director of Student Records, the appropriate Dean, and/ or the appropriate Department Chair/Head. This allows SCC to determine whether to accept transfer credits from that college. Upon review of the approved transfer credits, the Director of Records and Registration enters course information for any transferred classes into Colleague. Transfer credits are indicated by TR in the student record. Courses approved to satisfy the NCCCS Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education, pre-major or elective course requirement will also be considered for acceptance as transfer credit. Transfer credit may be allowed only for courses in which a student has earned a grade of a “C” or higher. Transfer credit for master’s level coursework is not transferrable.

Special students planning to transfer credits to another institution are encouraged to obtain written permission with specific course information from the institution from which graduation is planned.

77 College Catalog for credit by examination must obtain permission from the chairperson of the department in which the course is offered. Students who wish to receive credit by examination through CLEP or USAFI should submit such certifications to the Office of Student Records. The Office of Student Records will award credit for exams that have received approval and meet the minimum score requirements. Currently approved CLEP exams: CLEP Exam Name SCC Equivalent Course American Government POL-120 Analyzing & Interpreting Literature ENG-131 College Mathematics MAT-143 History of the United States I HIS-131 History of the United States II HIS-132 Human Growth and Development PSY-241 Humanities HUM-211 Introductory Psychology PSY-150 Introductory Sociology SOC-210 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO-252 Principles of Microeconomics ECO-251 Spanish Language Level 1 SPA-111 and SPA-112 Spanish Language Level 2 SPA-111, SPA-112, and SPA-211 Western Civilization I HIS-121 Western Civilization II HIS-122 Upon the student’s successful completion of credit by examination, the SCC course will be shown on academic transcripts as non-course credit. Students should note that, typically, credit by examination hours do not transfer. Workforce Continuing Education to Curriculum Prior Learning Credit In some instances, Workforce Continuing Education courses (WCE) allow for matriculation to curriculum credit (CU) into A.A.S.

The Provost provides the Director of Student Records with a WCE-to-CU Crosswalk approval for awarding credit for prior learning to be added to the student’s record. ACA Credit by Exam The College requires most incoming first-year students to take one of two first- year student orientation courses: (1) ACA-115 for students pursuing the A.A.S. or higher may be eligible for Credit by Examination for ACA-115 and should see their academic program advisor. Students who transfer in 18 or more hours from an accredited four-year college or university may be eligible for Credit by Examination for ACA-122 and should contact the Coordinator of University Studies. Exceptions to the credit by exam eligibility requirements may be determined after a conference with the Provost.

125 Programs The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, A.A.

The Associate in Engineering shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the Associate in Engineering to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement (A.E.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the A.F.A.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the A.F.A.T.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the A.F.A.V.A.

Although Associate in General Education is not a transfer degree, students who decide to continue their studies at a senior institution may receive transfer credit for some of the courses taken at Sandhills. Acceptance of courses for transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the receiving institution.

The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, A.S.

ART-114 and 115 with a score of 5; ART-114 only with a score of 3 or 4

BIO-111 and 112 with a score of 5; BIO-111 only with a score of 3 or 4

MAT-271 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

MAT-271 and MAT-272 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

CHM-151 and 152 with a score of 5; CHM-151 only with a score of 3 or 4

CIS-115 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

ECO-252 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

ECO-251 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

ENG-111 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

ENG-112 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

BIO-140 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

FRE-211 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

FRE-212 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

POL-210 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

POL-120 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

MUS-114 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

PHY-151 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

PHY-152 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

PHY 251 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

PHY 252 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

MAT 171 and MAT 172 with a score of 5; MAT 171 only with a score of 3 or 4

PSY-150 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

SPA-211 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

SPA-212 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

MAT-152 with a score of 3, 4, or 5

HIS-131 and HIS-132 with a score of 5; HIS-131 only with a score of 3 or 4

HIS-112 only with a score of 3, 4, or 5

The Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the A.F.A.T.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the A.F.A.V.A.

ACA Credit by Exam The College requires most incoming first-year students to take one of two first-year student orientation courses: (1) ACA-115 for students pursuing the A.A.S. degree, or (2) ACA-122 for students pursuing the A.A., A.A.T.P., A.E., A.F.A., A.G.E.-Nursing, A.S., and A.S.T.P. transfer degrees. Students who have earned an A.A.S. or higher may be eligible for Credit by Examination for ACA-115 and should see their academic program advisor. Students who have earned credit for ACA-122 may be eligible for an Academic Petition for ACA-115 and should see their academic program advisor. Students who transfer in 18 or more hours from an accredited four-year college or university may be eligible for Credit by Examination for ACA-122 and should contact the Coordinator of University Studies. Exceptions to the credit by exam eligibility requirements may be determined after a conference with the Provost.

ACA Credit by Exam The College requires most incoming first-year students to take one of two first- year student orientation courses: (1) ACA-115 for students pursuing the A.A.S. degree, or (2) ACA-122 for students pursuing the A.A., A.A.T.P., A.E., A.F.A., A.G.E.- Nursing, A.S., and A.S.T.P. transfer degrees. Students who have earned an A.A.S. or higher may be eligible for Credit by Examination for ACA-115 and should see their academic program advisor. Students who have earned credit for ACA-122 may be eligible for an Academic Petition for ACA-115 and should see their academic program advisor. Students who transfer in 18 or more hours from an accredited four-year college or university may be eligible for Credit by Examination for ACA-122 and should contact the Coordinator of University Studies. Exceptions to the credit by exam eligibility requirements may be determined after a conference with the Provost.

The Associate in Engineering shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the Associate in Engineering to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement (A.E.

The Associate in Science degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, A.S.

Although Associate in General Education is not a transfer degree, students who decide to continue their studies at a senior institution may receive transfer credit for some of the courses taken at Sandhills. Acceptance of courses for transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the receiving institution.

Credit by Examination Students enrolled in Sandhills Community College may have developed knowledge and skills that match the knowledge and skills to be achieved in certain courses in the College. These achievements may be the result of work experience, military experience, or informal study. To receive credit by examination, students must demonstrate proficiency by taking challenge examinations developed by departmental faculty or a standardized examination such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI). Although any faculty advisor or counselor may initiate a credit by examination request, the specific courses to which credit by examination applies will be determined by the instructional departments. Students who seek consideration for credit by examination must obtain permission from the chairperson of the department in which the course is offered. Where applicable, the chairperson will arrange for the examination to be administered. The Provost must approve all credit awarded by challenge examination. Students who wish to receive credit by examination through CLEP or USAFI should submit such certifications to the Office of Student Records. The Office of Student Records will award credit for exams that have received approval and meet the minimum score requirements. Other exams may be accepted pending consultation and approval from the appropriate department chairperson. Currently approved CLEP exams: CLEP Exam Name SCC Equivalent Course American Government POL-120 Analyzing & Interpreting Literature ENG-131 College Mathematics MAT-143 History of the United States I HIS-131 History of the United States II HIS-132 Human Growth and Development PSY-241 Humanities HUM-211 Introductory Psychology PSY-150 Introductory Sociology SOC-210 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO-252 Principles of Microeconomics ECO-251 Spanish Language Level 1 SPA-111 and SPA-112 Spanish Language Level 2 SPA-111, SPA-112, and SPA-211 Western Civilization I HIS-121 Western Civilization II HIS-122 Upon the student’s successful completion of credit by examination, the SCC course will be shown on academic transcripts as non-course credit. Credit hours will be awarded, however, no quality points will be assigned. Students should note that, typically, credit by examination hours do not transfer.

Credit by Examination Students enrolled in Sandhills Community College may have developed knowledge and skills that match the knowledge and skills to be achieved in certain courses in the College. These achievements may be the result of work experience, military experience, or informal study. To receive credit by examination, students must demonstrate proficiency by taking challenge examinations developed by departmental faculty or a standardized examination such as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI). Although any faculty advisor or counselor may initiate a credit by examination request, the specific courses to which credit by examination applies will be determined by the instructional departments. Students who seek consideration for credit by examination must obtain permission from the chairperson of the department in which the course is offered. Where applicable, the chairperson will arrange for the examination to be administered. The Provost must approve all credit awarded by challenge examination. Students who wish to receive credit by examination through CLEP or USAFI should submit such certifications to the Office of Student Records. The Office of Student Records will award credit for exams that have received approval and meet the minimum score requirements. Other exams may be accepted pending consultation and approval from the appropriate department chairperson. Currently approved CLEP exams: CLEP Exam Name SCC Equivalent Course American Government POL-120 Analyzing & Interpreting Literature ENG-131 College Mathematics MAT-143 History of the United States I HIS-131 History of the United States II HIS-132 Human Growth and Development PSY-241 Humanities HUM-211 Introductory Psychology PSY-150 Introductory Sociology SOC-210 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO-252 Principles of Microeconomics ECO-251 Spanish Language Level 1 SPA-111 and SPA-112 Spanish Language Level 2 SPA-111, SPA-112, and SPA-211 Western Civilization I HIS-121 Western Civilization II HIS-122 Upon the student’s successful completion of credit by examination, the SCC course will be shown on academic transcripts as non-course credit. Credit hours will be awarded, however, no quality points will be assigned. Students should note that, typically, credit by examination hours do not transfer.

Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if: Applying for veteran's benefits or financial aid Applying for a health science program Wishing to have previous college credit(s) evaluated for transfer credit to SCC Meet with your assigned College Navigator.

Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if: Applying for veteran's benefits or financial aid Applying for a health science program Wishing to have previous college credit(s) evaluated for transfer credit to

Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if: Applying for veteran's benefits or financial aid Applying for a health science program Wishing to have previous college credit(s) evaluated for transfer credit to SCC Meet with your assigned College Navigator.

Foreign college transcripts must be translated into English with a comprehensive course-by-course report before the Office of Student Records at Sandhills will evaluate these documents for potential transfer credits. Document-by-document evaluations will not be accepted by Sandhills for transfer credit.

Foreign college transcripts must be translated into English with a comprehensive course-by-course report before the Office of Student Records at Sandhills will evaluate these documents for potential transfer credits. Document-by-document evaluations will not be accepted by Sandhills for transfer credit.

Students will be placed based on the highest of the following placement methods: Unweighted GPA reflected on a high school transcript; Qualifying minimum score on high school equivalency exam; RISE, ACUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS scores, or qualifying SAT or ACT scores; College credits in English and mathematics awarded as transfer credit; Associate degree or bachelor’s degree. Please note: In some instances, students may challenge a course by passing a departmental exam and earning Credit by Exam (CE).

Students will be placed based on the highest of the following placement methods: Unweighted GPA reflected on a high school transcript; Qualifying minimum score on high school equivalency exam; RISE, ACUPLACER, ASSET or COMPASS scores, or qualifying SAT or ACT scores; College credits in English and mathematics awarded as transfer credit; Associate degree or bachelor’s degree. Please note: In some instances, students may challenge a course by passing a departmental exam and earning Credit by Exam (CE).

The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the CAA, A.A.

If a current high school diploma is not on file, students may be required to re-submit an official high school transcript indicating graduation with a diploma, a high school equivalency certificate (HSE), an adult high school diploma, or college transcript(s) showing the award of an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if: Applying for veteran's benefits or financial aid Applying for a health science program Wishing to have previous college credit(s) evaluated for transfer credit to SCC Meet with your assigned College Navigator Meet the admission and graduation requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time of readmission.

Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions if: Applying for veteran's benefits or financial aid Applying for a health science program Wishing to have previous college credit(s) evaluated for transfer credit to SCC Meet with your assigned College Navigator Meet the admission and graduation requirements of the Catalog in effect at the time of readmission.

Special students planning to transfer credits to another institution are encouraged to obtain written permission with specific course information from the institution from which graduation is planned.

Sandhills Community College will consider granting credit for work done at other regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Courses accepted for transfer credit must parallel course offerings at Sandhills Community College as determined by the Director of Student Records, the appropriate Dean, and/or the appropriate Department Chair/Head. This allows SCC to determine whether to accept transfer credits from that college. Upon review of the approved transfer credits, the Director of Records and Registration enters course information for any transferred classes into Colleague. Transfer credits are indicated by TR in the student record. Courses approved to satisfy the NCCCS Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education, pre-major or elective course requirement will also be considered for acceptance as transfer credit. Transfer credit may be allowed only for courses in which a student has earned a grade of a “C” or higher. Transfer credit for master’s level coursework is not transferrable.

Sandhills Community College will consider granting credit for work done at other regionally accredited institutions of higher education. Courses accepted for transfer credit must parallel course offerings at Sandhills Community College as determined by the Director of Student Records, the appropriate Dean, and/ or the appropriate Department Chair/Head. This allows SCC to determine whether to accept transfer credits from that college. Upon review of the approved transfer credits, the Director of Records and Registration enters course information for any transferred classes into Colleague. Transfer credits are indicated by TR in the student record. Courses approved to satisfy the NCCCS Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education, pre-major or elective course requirement will also be considered for acceptance as transfer credit. Transfer credit may be allowed only for courses in which a student has earned a grade of a “C” or higher. Transfer credit for master’s level coursework is not transferrable.

The Associate in Fine Arts in Music degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of 61 semester hours of college transfer courses. To be eligible for the transfer of credits under the A.F.A.

The VA will not pay for enrollment in the following: (1) course audits, (2) repeated courses previously passed unless a higher grade is required for approved program of study, (3) credit by examination, (4) courses not required in chosen curriculum, (5) continuing education classes, and (6) dropped or withdrawn classes.