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University Studies - Certificate

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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:

Minda Chuska - (843) 349-5222

Christina Fieber - (843) 477-2071

Paul Crolley - (843) 349-5234

Randall Moser - (843) 349-7854

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.
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.