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Uniform Certificate of General Studies, C


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Purpose

The Uniform Certificate of General Studies - Transfer is designed as an intermediate step on the student’s progress toward a two or four year degree. This certificate is awarded as recognition of completion of a core of specified requirements in the associate degree program. The associate degree is the gateway for transfer to a senior institution through one of the many articulation and guaranteed admission agreements currently available to MECC students. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  1. Civic Engagement: Demonstrate the knowledge and civic values necessary to become informed and contributing participants in a democratic society.
  2. Critical Thinking: Locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions or solutions.
  3. Professional Readiness: Demonstrate skills important for successful transition into the workplace and/or pursuit of further education.
  4. Quantitative Literacy: Calculate, interpret, and use numerical and quantitative information in a variety of settings.
  5. Scientific Literacy: Recognize and know how to use the scientific method, and to evaluate empirical information.
  6. Written Communication: Express themselves effectively in a variety of written forms.

Program Requirements

Students must meet the requirements for admission established by the college. Students should have English and Mathematics skills assessed. Depending on specific circumstances, students may need to complete developmental coursework as they begin this course of study. Students are encouraged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college or university to which they plan to transfer to determine the appropriate courses to be taken at MECC, as well as to determine the transferability of electives.

For Further Information, Contact:

Beth Boggs Kelly, Transfer Counselor
bboggs@mecc.edu
276.523.9106

Dr. Derek Whisman, Dean
dwhisman@mecc.edu
276.523.9048

Program of Study


Art/Mus Elective


Take ONE of the following:

Math


Non-STEM fields choose

STEM fields choose

Natural Science


Non-STEM fields choose

STEM fields choose

First Year Spring


  • 3 Credits
  • Transfer Elective - See advisor for approved courses. It is recommended to take a second natural science, math, or history course. 3-4 Credits
  • Transfer Elective - See advisor for approved courses. It is recommended to take a second science, math, or history course. 3-4 Credits

Total Program Credits: 32-34


Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

Course substitutions may be available. Please see an advisor for more information.

Requirements of four-year institutions may vary. Students should consult an academic advisor to select courses that will satisfy baccalaureate major requirements. In addition, they should confirm with the college or university to which they plan to transfer that they will receive credit at the four-year institution. For selection of all elective courses, see the list on the College Transfer Electives  page.

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