University Studies

University Studies - Certificate

Program Requirements:

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Admission Type:

General College Admission
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Locations:

Conway
Georgetown
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Contact:

Admissions
(843) 347-3186

HGTC’s University Studies Certificate offers students interested in transferring to a senior college or university the opportunity to earn a certificate prior to transferring. This certificate offers foundational courses to prepare students for their next educational step, while allowing them to explore courses that could lead to a career of their choice. Students pursuing this certificate will complete 27 hours at HGTC prior to transferring to a senior institution.

Because transfer requirements vary, students should work with their Academic Advisor and the transfer institution to plan a specific program of study. Visit http://www.sctrac.org to view transfer programs at a number of senior institutions.

For more information contact:

Allison Burlyn - (843) 349-7848
Minda Chuska - (843) 349-5222

Christina Fiber - (843) 477-2071

Paul Crolley - (843) 349-5234

Program Mission, Goals and Outcomes

The mission of the University Studies Certificate is to develop well-rounded students through exploration of English, Communications, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts. Upon completion, a student will be prepared to transfer to a senior institution of higher education or enter the workforce.

Goals:

Transfer Readiness
Student Achievement
Program Effectiveness
Professional Readiness

Career Pathways

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money.

University Studies

Go to the University Transfer page for more information.

Curriculum Sequence
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS				Semester Credit Hours
English Composition and Speech
TWO courses from the following:
ENG 101	English Composition I			3
ENG 102	English Composition II			3
SPC 205	Public Speaking			3
		Total Credit Hours Needed		6
Natural/Physical Science and/or Mathematics
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses (may not repeat from above):
AST 101	AST 102	BIO 101	BIO 102	BIO 209
BIO 210****	BIO 211	BIO 225	CHM 110	CHM 111
CHM 211	CHM 212	MAT 110	MAT 111	MAT 120
MAT 130	MAT 140	MAT 141	PHY 201	PHY 202
PHY 221	PHY 222
		Total Credit Hours Needed		6
Humanities/Fine Arts
TWO courses to be chosen from the following courses:
ART 101	ART 108	ENG 201	ENG 202	ENG 205
ENG 206	ENG 208	ENG 209	ENG 230	ENG 236
HIS 101	HIS 102	HIS 201*	HIS 202	MUS 105
MUS 111	MUS 112	PHI 101	PHI 110	PHI 201
PHI 211	REL 103	SPA 201	SPA 202	THE 101
		Total Credit Hours Needed		6
Social Behavioral Sciences
ONE course to be chosen from the following courses:
ANT 101	ECO 210	ECO 211	GEO 101	GEO 102
PSC 201*	PSC 215	PSY 201	PSY 203	PSY 210
PSY 212	SOC 101	SOC 102	SOC 205
		Total Credit Hours Needed		3
GENERAL ELECTIVES
TWO courses to be selected from the following:
ACC 101	ACC 102	ANT 101	ART 101	ART 108
AST 101	AST 102	BIO 101	BIO 102	BIO 105
BIO 110	BIO 112	BIO 127	BIO 209	BIO 210****
BIO 211	BIO 225	CHM 105	CHM 110	CHM 111
CHM 211	CHM 212	CPT 114	ECO 210	ECO 211
ENG 160	ENG 201	ENG 202	ENG 205	ENG 205
ENG 208	ENG 209	ENG 230	ENG 236	FRE 101
FRE 102	GEO 101	GEO 102	HIS 101	HIS 102
HIS 201*	HIS 202	MAT 110	MAT 111	MAT 120
MAT 122	MAT 130	MAT 140	MAT 141	MAT 250
MAT 251	MUS 105	PHI 101	PHI 110	PHI 201
PHI 211	PHY 118	PHY 201	PHY 202	PHY 221
PHY 222	PSC 201*	PSC 215	PSY 201	PSY 203
PSY 210	PSY 212	REL 103	SOC 101	SOC 102
SOC 205	SPA 101	SPA 102	SPA 201	SPA 202
THE 101
		Total Credit Hours Needed		6
		TOTAL CREDIT HOURS		27
Students transferring to a senior institution are recommended to take HIS 201 or PSC 201 at HGTC to satisfy Reach Act requirements. The Reach Act was passed in 2021 by the General Assembly. ***BIO 210 grades are used as an admission requirement to multiple health care related programs, therefore students are strongly encouraged to complete a college level lab science or high school biology course prior to enrolling in BIO 210.

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