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Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean
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919-536-7200, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

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University Transfer Options

Students have two paths to a Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN). The Associate in Arts (AA) degree will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions. In addition, Durham Tech has several university partnerships (bilateral agreements) that allow a student who completes the Associate of Applies Science (AAS) degree to transfer to specific colleges or universities.

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.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below. Note that many other colleges and universities also offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business.

  • North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
  • UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC)
  • UNC-Greensboro (UNC-G)
  • UNC-Wilmington (UNC-W)
  • Watts School of Nursing (Watts)

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

Printable Nursing Course Selection Guide (PDF)

General Education – 45 SHC (“Semester Hours of Credit”)
Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) Courses (31-32 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 UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry ENG 111 ENG 111 ENG 111 ENG 111 ENG 111
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines  ENG 112 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 UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
One course selected from ART 111, 114, 115; COM 231; DRA 111, MUS 110, 112 COM 231 Any Any COM 120 or 231 ART or
MUS
PHI 215 or PHI 240  PHI 215 Any Any PHI 215 Any
One course selected from ENG 231, 232, 241, 242 ENG 231 or ENG 232 Any Any Any Any
Social and Behavioral Sciences (S/BS) (9 SHC)

Select three courses from at least two disciplines

Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
One course selected from HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132 HIS 111 or 112 Any Any HIS 111 Any
ECO 251, 252, POL 120; PSY 150, or SOC 210 PSY 150 PSY 150 PSY 150 PSY 150 PSY 150
One additional course from above SOC 210 Any SOC 210 SOC 210 SOC 210
Mathematics (3-4 SHC)
Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
One Math course selected from MAT 143, 152, 171 MAT 152 MAT 152 MAT 152 MAT 152 MAT 152
Natural Science (4 SHC)
Durham Tech / UGETC Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
One Science course selected from AST 151/A, BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 151, GEL 111, PHY 110/A BIO 111 BIO 111 BIO 111 BIO 111 BIO 111

BIO 111 is not required by NCCU if the student takes BIO 168 and BIO 169, but it is required for the AA degree.
Additional General Education Transfer Hours (13-14 SHC)
Foreign Language (3 SHC)
UNCW requires 2 levels of a new FL or 3 levels of a FL begun in high school.
 
Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
Choose from American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish FL 112 FL 211 FL 112 FL 211 FL 112
Required by
Durham Tech
Second Mathematics Course (3-4 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
Choose from MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, or MAT 263. Note: There are prerequisites for these courses that must be met. MAT 171 Any Any MAT 171 Any
Second Natural Science Course (4 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
Choose from AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, 112, BIO 140/140A, CHM 131/A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, GEL 111, GEL 230, PHY 110/110A CHM
131/A or
CHM 151
CHM 151 CHM
131/A or
CHM 151
CHM 151 CHM 151
One Additional Course (3-4 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
One additional course CHM 132 CHM 152 CHM 132
or CHM
152
PSY 241 PSY 241
Other Required Hours (15 SHC)

Students should consult their advisor. The listings 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 UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
ACA 122 (This course should be taken in the student’s first semester.) ACA 122 ACA 122 ACA 122 ACA 122 ACA 122
Foreign Language (0-8 SHC)
Durham Tech Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
FL 111/181, 112/182 if needed to meet prerequisites As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed
Additional Major Course(s)
Durham Tech Requirement NCCU UNCCH UNCG UNCW Watts
Additional college level course(s) to
complete the 15 SHC requirement.
The remaining science courses must be completed before beginning the nursing program. Often this requires exceeding the 60 credit hours required for the AA degree
BIO 155
BIO 168
BIO 169
BIO 275
HEA 110
PED 110
BIO 168
BIO 169
BIO 275
PED 110
BIO 155
BIO 168
BIO 169
BIO 275
PSY 241
BIO 168
BIO 169
BIO 275
PED 110
BIO 155
BIO 168
BIO 169
BIO 275
COM 231
 
  • At NCCU, students must take NURS 2010: Concepts of Professional Practice, NURS 2020: Health Assessment, and NURS 2201: Pathophysiology (NCCU will not accept Durham Tech’s BIO 271 as equivalent) at NCCU in the spring semester before the nursing program begins in May.
  • Students transferring to UNC must complete all courses by the end of spring semester prior to enrollment. They may not finish up courses in the summer prior to enrollment. 
  • UNC Greensboro advises transfer students that completion of the BSN will require 3 years at UNCG.
  • See the Nursing Admissions handout for more application requirements.

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Durham Tech has partnered with these 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.

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)