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University Transfer
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Transferring from Carteret CC to a four-year university is a popular pathway for many of our students. University Transfer programs allow students to earn an associate degree while completing core coursework toward a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, among others, ensure a smooth transition and allow students to save thousands on the cost of college.
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University Transfer Degrees
Carteret CC’s career and technical education programs are designed for students who wish to earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and enter the workforce to begin a career in a technical field of study. Carteret CC offers AAS degrees in a range of interesting, in-demand occupations in fields such as health care, information technology, business, public safety and skilled trades.
Transfer opportunities for AAS graduates
Associate in Arts (AA) degrees are designed for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the liberal arts disciplines – accounting, business administration, art, criminal justice, elementary education, English, history, political science, psychology, social work, sociology and other disciplines – or training at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. These programs typically have fewer mathematics and science requirements than the Associate in Science (AS) degree.
Transfer opportunities for AA and AS graduates
The AA and AS degree programs transfer under two statewide agreements.
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) governs the transfer of students from institutions in the North Carolina Community College System to constituent institutions in the University of North Carolina System. The CAA allows graduates of two-year associate degree programs who are admitted to UNC institutions to transfer with up to 60 credits, which could confer junior status. The CAA does not guarantee admission to a specific university.
In addition to the CAA, the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities has created a comprehensive articulation agreement creating seamless transfer pathways for AA and AS graduates to transfer to signatory institutions.
AA and AS in Teacher Preparation degrees are designed for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree and teach in the humanities or social sciences.
The AA and AS in Teacher Preparation programs are part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), which governs the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and the University of North Carolina System. The CAA allows graduates of two-year associate degree programs who are admitted to constituent UNC institutions to transfer with up to 60 credits, which could confer junior status. The CAA does not guarantee admission to a specific university.
Associate in Engineering (AE) degrees are designed for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline – aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical or mechanical.
Transfer opportunities for AE graduates
The Associate in Engineering to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Articulation Agreement (AE to BSE AA) is offered under a Uniform Articulation Agreement between the State Board of North Carolina Community Colleges and the University of North Carolina Board of Governors. It applies to all North Carolina community colleges that operate the AE program and to these UNC constituent institutions:
- East Carolina University
- North Carolina A&T State University
- North Carolina State University
- UNC-Charlotte
- Western Carolina University
Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degrees are designed for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in visual arts.
Transfer opportunities for AFA graduates
The Associate in Fine Arts, Visual Arts transfers to participating UNC System institutions through a statewide agreement. It guarantees that students successfully completing the AFA degree and meeting the receiving institution’s requirements may transfer the 60 credits of the AFA program into seven UNC system schools’ Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.
A similar agreement offers transfer opportunities to participating members of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
Associate in Science (AS) degrees are designed for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, biology, chemistry, computer science, food science, forestry, mathematics, pharmaceutical science, physics, pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-pharmacy or other disciplines – or training in professional programs that require a strong mathematics and science background.
Transfer opportunities for AA and AS graduates
The AA and AS degree programs transfer under two statewide agreements.
The North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) governs the transfer of students from institutions in the North Carolina Community College System to constituent institutions in the University of North Carolina System. The CAA allows graduates of two-year associate degree programs who are admitted to UNC institutions to transfer with up to 60 credits, which could confer junior status. The CAA does not guarantee admission to a specific university.
In addition to the CAA, the North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities has created a comprehensive articulation agreement creating seamless transfer pathways for AA and AS graduates to transfer to signatory institutions.
More Ways To Transfer
Almost all of Carteret CC’s academic programs offer an opportunity to transfer credits to a four-year college or university. Search by special admissions, program degree, or university.
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Transfer Credits to Carteret CC
If you want to earn a degree, diploma or certificate from Carteret CC after starting a program of study elsewhere, we offer a variety of options to transfer credit hours from other institutions to complete your program here.
Professional Licensure
Carteret CC academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. Anyone intending to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina after completing an academic program at Carteret CC should refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college’s distance education authorization page for additional information.