Information Technology

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Western Governors University (WGU)

Durham Tech has partnered with Western Governors University (WGU) to develop bilateral agreements, for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs. For Durham Tech students who complete one of Durham Tech's five Information Technology AAS degrees, Associate in Arts (AA), or Associate in Science (AS) degree, only one additional year of online courses at WGU is needed to complete one of WGU's seven Information Technology Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees.

Suggested university transfer options for Durham Tech Information Technologies AAS programs:

•    Software Development AAS to Computer Science, Software Development, Data Analytics
•    Web Development AAS to Software Development, Data Analytics, Information Technology
•    Network Security AAS to Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
•    IT Cloud & Systems Administration AAS to Cloud Computing, Network Operations and Security
•    IT Service and Support AAS to Information Technology

View the WGU Transfer Pathway Agreements (pdf) for the complete list of pathways and transferability. 

East Carolina University (ECU)

Durham Tech has partnered with Eastern Carolina University (ECU) in the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Transfer Program. Students who have been awarded an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree with a minimum of a cumulative 2.5 GPA from the list below, may apply for transfer to the BSIT program with a concentration in Information & Computer Technology. 

Information Technology AAS degrees, best suited for transfer:

• Network Security
• IT & Cloud Systems Administration
• IT Service and Support
   

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Note: Students who wish to pursue a degree in Computer Science should choose the Computer Science Course Selection Guide.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the 2014 Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below.

• NC Central University (NCCU): BS in Information Technology, Information, Communication, and Technology Concentration
• UNC-Charlotte (UNCC): BA in Computer Science, Information Technology Concentration
• Eastern Carolina University (ECU): BS in Information and Computer Technology
• UNC-Greensboro (UNCG): BS in Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Information Systems Concentration 

Students should print out and save the baccalaureate degree plan (BDP) for their major and intended transfer university.

Printable Information Technology Course Selection Guide (pdf)

General Education – 45 SHC (“Semester Hours of Credit”)

Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) Courses (34 SHC)

UGETC courses are courses which are guaranteed to fulfill a general education component at every public university in North Carolina and the private colleges that are signatories to the 2015 Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

English Composition (6 SHC)

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry	ENG 111	ENG 111	ENG 111	ENG 111
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines	ENG 112	ENG 112	ENG 112	ENG 112

Humanities/Fine Arts (H/FA) (9 SHC)

Select three courses from at least two disciplines

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
One course selected from ART 111, ART 114, ART115, COM 120, COM 231, DRA 111, MUS 110, MUS 112	COM 231	COM 120	Any	COM 231
One course selected from PHI 215 or PHI 240	PHI 240	Any	Any	Any
One course selected from ENG 231, 232, 241,242	ENG 231	Any	Any	Any

Social and Behavioral Sciences (S/BS) (9 SHC)

Select three courses from at least two disciplines

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
One history course selected from HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, HIS 132	HIS 112	Any	HIS 111	Any
One course from ECO 251, ECO 252, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210	ECO 251	Any	ECO 251	ECO 251
One additional course from above list	Any	Any	PSY 150	ECO 252

Mathematics (3-4 SHC)

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement	NCCU	UNCCH	ECU	UNCG
One Math course selected from MAT 143, 152, 171	MAT 171	MAT 171	MAT 171	MAT 171

Natural Science (4 SHC)

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
One Science course selected from AST 151/A, BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 151, GEL 111, PHY 110/A	Any	Any	PHY 151	Any

Additional General Education Transfer Hours (13-14 SHC)

Foreign Language (3 SHC)

Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
Foreign Language (3 SHC): Choose from American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish.  FL 112 Must be taken with accompanying lab.	FL 112	FL 112	FL 112	FL 112

At ECU, students must complete 2 semesters of a new language or three semesters of one begun in high school.

Additional Mathematics/Science Course (3-4 SHC)

Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
Choose from MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 172, or MAT 263.	MAT 263	MAT 263	MAT 172	MAT 263

MAT 172 is required as a prerequisite to PHY 151, which is required for ECU.

Additional Natural Science Course(4 SHC)

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
Choose from AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 140/140A, CHM 131/A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, GEL 111, GEL 230, PHY 110/110A.	Any	Any	PHY 152	Any

One Additional Course

Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
One additional course	MAT 152	MAT 152	MAT 152	MAT 152

Other Required Hours (15 SHC)

Students should consult with their advisor. The listings here vary, based on the requirements of the selected university and the student’s intended major.

College Transfer Success Course (1 SHC)

Durham Tech Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
ACA 122 (This course should be taken in the student’s first semester.)	ACA 122	ACA 122	ACA 122	ACA 122

Foreign Language (4-8 SHC)

Durham Tech Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
FL 111/181, 112/182, 211– to meet FL prerequisites	As Needed	As Needed	As Needed	As Needed

Additional Major Course(s)

Durham Tech Requirement	NCCU	UNCC	ECU	UNCG
Additional college level course(s) to complete the 15 SHC requirement.	ACC 120 BUS 137 CSC 134 HEA 110 PED 110	CSC 151 CSC 249 CSC 252	BUS 115 CIS 110 HEA 110	ACC 120 ACC 121 CIS 110

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Durham Tech has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Durham Tech university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities.