College Transfer Programs at Rowan-Cabarrus
While many degrees at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College transfer to 4-year institutions, there are six degrees that are considered college transfer degree programs. These are:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation
- Associate in Engineering
- Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts
- Associate in Science
- Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation
Students must earn the grade of “C” or better in all courses taken at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in order to be eligible to transfer.
Some (AAS) degree programs also transfer on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact Jenn Gardner Selby – Executive Director of Transfer & University Partnerships (jenn.selby@sl-service.net).
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree
Designed for students who want to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) program
- Earn an associate’s degree that is focused on liberal arts (Humanities and Social Sciences)
AA program chair: Carol Scherczinger (carol.scherczinger@sl-service.net, 704-216-3923)
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) degree
Designed for students who want to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) program
- Earn an associate’s degree that is focused on teacher preparation
AATP program chair: Isha Goode (isha.goode@sl-service.net, 704-216-7165)
The Associate in Engineering (AE) degree
Designed for students who want to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering program
- Earn an associate’s degree that is focused more heavily on math, science, and technology
AE program chair: Tony Bean (tony.bean@sl-service.net, 704-216-3917)
The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts (AFA) degree
Designed for students who want to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (BAFA) program
- Earn an associate’s degree that is focused on Visual Arts
- Strengthen personal creative work and improve personal portfolio, and/or
- Explore a variety of creative techniques, mediums, and disciplines.
AFA program chair: Jenn Gardner Selby (jenn.selby@sl-service.net, Department of Art & Design)
The Associate in Science (AS) degree
Designed for students who want to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) program
- Earn an associate’s degree that is focused heavily on math and science
AS program chair: Carol Scherczinger (carol.scherczinger@sl-service.net, 704-216-3923)
The Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation (ASTP) degree
Designed for students who want to achieve one or more of the following goals:
- Transfer into a four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) program
- Earn an associate’s degree that is focused on teacher preparation
ASTP program chair: Isha Goode (isha.goode@sl-service.net, 704-216-7165)