CE33 Consumer Economics, Associate of Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 60

Program Description

The Associate of Science degree in Consumer Economics is a transferable program of study developed in collaboration with the University of Georgia's College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The program includes TCSG general education courses that satisfy requirements toward UGA's Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science. Graduates of the program receive the Associate of Science degree in Consumer Economics from Southern Crescent Technical College, and provided they meet the admissions requirements in effect at the time of application, may begin taking upper-level coursework at UGA immediately upon transfer.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER TO UGA

To qualify to transfer the A.S. in Consumer Economics to UGA, students must:

  • Submit the Undergraduate Application for Admission to UGA during the last semester at SCTC prior to completion of the associate’s degree but before the UGA application deadline (see www.admissions.uga.edu for deadline). Students whose last semester at SCTC is a spring semester must meet the appropriate deadline, but may submit a form requesting a file completion deadline of June 1. This would allow the term enrolled to count towards the hours and grades needed for admission.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA and transferable hours that meet UGA requirements at the time of transfer.
  • Complete the Consumer Economics A.S. degree program (60-63 credit hours) at SCTC.
  • Be in good standing at SCTC and have no conduct or behavior issues when reviewed by UGA Admissions.
  • Have cleared any CPC issues prior to applying to UGA.
  • Pass all courses identified in the curriculum of this program with a grade of C or higher.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

 

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

OR

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

ENGL 1101: Required

Second Term

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

BIOL 1111Biology I

3

BIOL 1111LBiology Lab I

1

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

 

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

OR

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

Third Term

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

CHEM 1151Survey of Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 1151LSurvey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

Fourth Term

HIST 1111World History I

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

Fifth Term

HIST 1112World History II

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

3