Individualized Transfer Studies, Associate in Arts
Program Overview
The Individualized Transfer Studies program at Northampton Community College allows students to design a personalized Associate in Arts degree tailored to their specific transfer institution and major. It fulfills general education requirements and prerequisites for their intended baccalaureate program, enabling a smooth transition to a four-year university. The program offers a flexible curriculum with a combination of core courses, electives, and pre-planned electives to meet individual transfer goals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Individualized Transfer Studies program at Northampton Community College enables students to create a personalized plan of study tailored to their specific transfer institution and major. It allows students to complete an Associate in Arts degree while fulfilling the general education requirements and prerequisites for their intended baccalaureate program.
Objectives:
- Assist students in planning and completing a customized 61-credit program aligned with their transfer institution's requirements.
- Help students fulfill the general education objectives at Northampton and maximize their transfer to a baccalaureate institution.
Program Description:
The program consists of a three-part curriculum:
- Current Northampton general education core: includes foundational courses in communication, English, mathematics, laboratory science, and social sciences.
- Humanities and Social Science electives: adds additional courses in these areas to broaden students' perspectives and meet specific transfer requirements.
- Pre-planned electives: courses selected in consultation with the student's academic advisor to fulfill the requirements of their baccalaureate major.
Outline:
Course Schedule:
The program can typically be completed in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study. The specific course schedule will vary depending on the student's individual transfer plan and the requirements of their intended baccalaureate institution.