Community colleges are unique institutions of higher education because they follow this; it allows them to admit any student who has earned a high school credential or its equivalent. - ANSWEROpen door with guided placement policy
What types of student credentials do four-year institutions require...
Community colleges are unique institutions of higher education because they follow this; it allows
them to admit any student who has earned a high school credential or its equivalent. - ANSWEROpen
door with guided placement policy
What types of student credentials do four-year institutions require? - ANSWERMinimum GPA's,
standardized test scores, and completion of specific high school courses.
True or False: North Carolina Community College admissions are competitive. - ANSWERFalse
True or False: Four-year institutions have competitive admissions processes. - ANSWERTrue
What types of student credentials do North Carolina community colleges tend to consider when
placing students in courses? - ANSWERStudents' high school GPAs and standardized test scores.
Is a test that some North Carolina Community Colleges make students who are too old or whose high
school GPAs and standardized test scores did not meet a certain benchmark; placement testing make
sure that they are prepared for college-level coursework in their programs. - ANSWERWhat is
placement testing?
What do placement tests assess? - ANSWERThey commonly assess students' writing, reading, and
math skills.
Why do students attend community colleges? - ANSWERThey attend community colleges for a
variety of reasons, including: wanting to complete a degree or other short credential to prepare for a
new career; to earn a transferable associate degree before they move on to a senior four-year college
or university; or to to take classes "off an on" for personal enrichment or because the student hasn't
yet decided on a career or educational path.
What types of associate degrees do university transfer students work towards? - ANSWERAssociate
in Arts (AA), Associate in Engineering (AE), Associate in Science (AS), or Associate in Fine Arts (AFA),
depending on what they plan to major in at the senior institution.
What degree should a student who is interested in social work, education, psychology, or business
work towards? - ANSWERAssociate in Arts (AA)
What degree should a student who is interested in engineering plan to major in? - ANSWERAssociate
in Engineering (AE)
What degree should a student who is interested in biology, chemistry, or math major in? -
ANSWERAssociate in Science (AAS)
What degree should a student who is interested in music and music education, art, or drama major
in? - ANSWERAssociate in Fine Arts (AFA)
What degree should a student who is taking classes for their own personal grown earn? -
ANSWERAssociate in General Education (AGE)
, North Carolina's community colleges offer what types of associate degrees? - ANSWERAssociate in
Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Engineering (AE), Associate in Fine Arts
(AFA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate in General Education (AGE).
What types of student's typically enroll in Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs? -
ANSWERCareer and technical education students and health technologies students.
What are some common Associate in Applied Science (AAS) programs? - ANSWERNursing,
Automotive Technology, occupational Therapy Assistant, Early Childhood Education, etc.
True or False: The Associate in Applied Science does not include general education courses. -
ANSWERFalse
Does an Associate in General Education (AGE) prepare a student for a future career? - ANSWERNo.
How many North Carolina Community Colleges offer diploma programs? - ANSWERAll of them.
How many credit hours are required for a student to receive a diploma? - ANSWER36-48 credit
hours.
Do community colleges offer certificates (certifications)? - ANSWERYes.
What are certificates? - ANSWERCertificates are shorter credentials that typically demonstrate
necessary requirements for professional certifications.
How many credit hours do certificates require? - ANSWER12-18 credit hours
How many credit hours do you need to have to complete an Associate in Applied Science (AAS)? -
ANSWER64-76 credit hours
True or False: When you are admitted to a specific degree, diploma, or certificate program, you will
use that program's Plan of Study document to know what courses are required for a credential. -
ANSWERTrue
What can a plan of study also be called? - ANSWERA plan of study might also be called Course Hour
Requirements, Curriculum, Curriculum Standards, Checksheet, Degree Plan, Course Requirements, or
Individual Graduation plan.
What types of information does a Plan of Study include? - ANSWERThe types of information that is
included in a Plan of Study include the required general education and major courses.
True or False: You will not be required to take additional courses as pre-requisites or co-requisites to
the courses required on your Plan of Study. - ANSWERFalse
What is a pre-requisite course? - ANSWERA pre-requisite course is one that you must successfully
complete before enrolling in a higher level course.
True or False: Developmental education is a type of pre-requisite. - ANSWERTrue.
What types of courses are classified as developmental education? - ANSWEREnglish, reading, and
math classes.
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