2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geography A.A./A.S.


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Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree Areas of Emphasis


A.A. and A.S. degree areas of emphasis suggest the courses that are most likely to transfer, but are not guaranteed. It is always best to contact your selected transfer university as early as possible.

A.S. / A.A. Degrees Required Credits: 60
General Education Requirements : 41 Credits
English Composition 6 Credits
Speech Communication 3 Credits
Literature 3 Credits
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 6 Credits
Social/Behavioral Sciences 6 Credits
History 6 Credits
Natural Sciences lab course 8 Credits
Mathematics 3 Credits
Area of Emphasis Courses in the intended baccalaureate major: 19 Credits

Total Required – Associate Degree:

60 Credits


Foreign language courses are an additional requirement for the A.A. and B.A. degrees at Tennessee Board of Regents’ Universities.

To maximize transferability, students should identify and consult with the university to which they intend to transfer as early as possible.

Required: NSCC 1010 - First Year Experience 1 Credit


Geography


In addition to the general education core and NSCC 1010 , these courses are recommended:

Note:


Consult the catalog of the transfer college.

 

* This course is part of the general education core.

 

Additional Course Requirements


The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students either demonstrate the appropriate skill levels in math, reading, and/or writing before enrolling in college-level courses or enroll in appropriate co-requisite experiences with college-level courses to develop competency in those skills while performing college-level work. ACT/SAT scores, classic ACCUPLACER test scores, next-generation ACCUPLACER test scores, or other relevant information determine whether a student needs to enroll in co-requisite courses in math, reading, and/or writing (English).

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