Programs of Study

Coastal Carolina Community College awards associate degrees in arts, fine arts, and sciences for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after completing a full two-year program of study. Associate degrees in applied sciences, diploma programs, and certificate programs are offered for students who plan to enter the workforce upon graduation. All College programs of study leading to two-year degrees are designed to ensure competence in reading, writing, oral communication, and fundamental mathematical skills. Students entering programs, not prepared to begin study in required college-level courses, must prepare themselves in appropriate developmental courses.

Coastal Carolina Community College offers the following programs of study. The courses listed in each curriculum are required.  However, they may not always be taught during the semester indicated. A student should confer with his or her educational academic counselor concerning course schedules. A schedule of courses offered will be published each semester. The College reserves the right to postpone offering a curriculum which has an insufficient number of applicants.

College/University Transfer Programs

For more information about college transfer programs, the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, and application to a university, visit the College Transfer Information page.

Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)

The Associate in Arts Degree program prepares students to transfer courses or the degree in its entirety to a four-year senior institution. This program is designed for students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts discipline not addressed by the pre-majors available at Coastal.

Associate in Science Degree (A.S)

The Associate in Science Degree program prepares students to transfer courses or the degree in its entirety to a four-year senior institution. This program is designed for students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree in a science-related discipline not addressed by the pre-majors described elsewhere in this catalog.

Associate in Fine Arts Degree (A.F.A.)

The Associate in Fine Arts Degree program prepares students to transfer courses or the degree in its entirety to a four-year senior institution. This program is designed for students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree in a fine arts discipline.

General Education Diploma in Arts — D10100

The General Education Diploma in Arts prepares students to transfer general education courses to a four-year senior institution. The requirements for this diploma are identical to the requirements for the general education core listed in the Associate in Arts Degree. Completion of the general education core allows students to take advantage of the terms of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) which addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina.

General Education Diploma in Science — D10400

The General Education Diploma in Science prepares students to transfer general education courses to a four-year senior institution. The requirements for this diploma are identical to the requirements for the General Education Core listed in the Associate of Science Degree. Completion of the General Education Core allows students to take advantage of the terms of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) which addresses the transfer of students between institutions in the North Carolina Community College System and the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina.

Associate in Applied Science Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

Associate in Applied Science Degrees (A.A.S.)

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training in technical areas. A.A.S. programs range from 66 to 76 semester credit hours. A full-time student can typically complete one of these programs in two years.

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Diplomas

Diploma programs are designed to provide entry-level employment training. Diploma programs range from 37 to 48 semester credit hours and can usually be completed by a full-time student within two semesters and one summer session. Associate degree level courses within a diploma program may also be applied toward an A.A.S. degree program.

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Certificates

Certificate programs are designed to provide short-term focused entry-level employment training. Certificate programs range from 12 to 24 semester credit hours and can usually be completed within one to four semesters. Certificate courses may also be applied toward a related diploma or A.A.S. degree program.