Switch 2 Semesters Planning for Associate of Arts and Science

Tools and Tips for Success in your Transition

Tools For A Successful Switch 2 Semesters

 Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degree Requirement Checklists  Transfer Guides for Specific Colleges  Degree Audit Report (DARS)  Transfer Information  Academic Advisors

Step 1: Know Your Major

 Which degree plan are you following at CSCC?

 Your intended major at the 4-year college determines the degree plan you follow at CSCC  Examples of related 4-year majors: Associate of Arts (AA) Art Psychology Elementary Education History Communication Sociology Associate of Science (AS) Architecture Chemistry Engineering Mathematics Health Related Majors Pre-Professional Programs (e.g., Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy)  General rule: If you need advanced Math and/or Science for your intended major, follow the AS plan

AA and AS Degree Requirements

 92 quarter hours/61 semester hours  Coursework in  English & Intermediate Composition  Math  Historical Study  Literature, Culture & Performing Arts  Social & Behavioral Sciences  Biological & Physical Sciences  Additional Requirements

Step 2: Understand Semesters

 Columbus State with other Ohio community colleges and state universities will switch to a semester calendar beginning Autumn 2012  Start making your plan for the switch to semesters with an advisor   www.cscc.edu/semesters [email protected]

for questions

The Semester Basics

     The “Transition” Student  A student who starts at CSCC under Quarters and graduates under Semesters (YOU!) Credit Hour Formula  1 credit hour x 2/3 = new semester hour value  Ex. 45 quarter credit hours x 2/3 = 30 semester credits Full-Time Enrollment  12 credit hours needed Costs  Same costs annually Pledge to Students  No loss of progress or delay to degree completion

Compare: Quarters vs. Semesters

Quarter Length: 10 weeks of instruction 1 week of exams 4 quarters (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer) Possible Schedule: ASC 190 (2) ENGL 101 (3) MATH 102 (4) HUM 151 (5) Hours in Class: 14 hours/week

Total hours for graduation: 92

Semester Length: 15 weeks of instruction 1 week of exams 2 semesters + summer term (Autumn, Spring, Summer) Possible Schedule: COLS 1100 (1) ENGL 1100 (3) MATH 1020 (2) HIST 1151 (3) PSY 1100 (3) Hours in class: 12 hours/week

Total hours for graduation: 61

Step 3: Run a Degree Audit

 Complete your Transitional Plan of Study using Planned Courses in DARS  Must be able to graduate by the end of Summer Semester 2014 to continue with current degree requirements  Students who will graduate after Summer Semester 2014 will follow degree requirements that go into effect Autumn Semester 2012  Run your degree audit report (DARS) to identify what you need to complete your degree  Verify that your major and catalog year are correct  Submit transcripts from other colleges

Degree Audit Report (DARS)

 Advising tool that helps you determine progress toward completion of your degree requirements  Go to www.cscc.edu

      Click on CougarWeb (under Student Quick Links) Click on CougarWeb for Students Log in Click on My Degree Audit Log in Click on Submit a New Audit (If your Active Program of Study is not correct, click on Run a ‘What If’ Audit, and select your Program Name from the drop-down menu. Then click on Submit a New Audit. NOTE: This will not change your Program of Study permanently. You will still need to contact Records & Registration to update your record.)

DARS Pledge Audits

     Serves as verification of CSCC’s and your commitment to completing your degree requirements by Su ’14 under the current curriculum Can only be completed with an Advisor It will be saved permanently within the Degree Audit system This process guarantees you the CSCC Pledge to Students *These are not mandatory, but recommended.*

Who Does NOT Need a Pledge Audit?

    Not planning on graduating from Columbus State Planning on changing your major to one of Columbus State’s health programs and you will not be admitted to program until after Summer Quarter 2012 Graduating before AU 2012 Wanting to change to new curriculum requirements

Step 4: Plan Ahead

  Be in touch with your advisor at your four year college if they will also be switching to semesters  Note that CSCC Transfer Guides to other colleges will be changing Meet with an academic advisor to see how this effects you individually

AA and AS Degree Requirement Checklists

 Go to the following link to print a checklist: http://www2.cscc.edu/academics/programs/aa-as.shtml

 Degree Requirements for 2012-2013 catalog year will be published here.

Math Sequence for AA With Switch to Semesters

Summer Quarter 2012 Spring Semester 2013

DEV 030 DEV 031 Math 102 Math 103

Autumn Semester 2012

Dev 0115 Math 1050 Math 1030 Math 1075 Math 1050 Math 1075 Math 1075 Math 1116, 1130 or 1148 Math 104 Math 1116, 1130 or 1148 Math 116, 130 or 148

Summer Quarter 2012

Math 102 Math 103 Math 104 Math 148 Math 150

Math Sequence for AS With Switch to Semesters

Autumn Semester 2012

Math 1030 Math 1075 Math 1148 Math 1149 Math 1511

Spring Semester 2013

Math 1075 Math 1148 Math 1149 Math 1151 Math 1152

Special Considerations for Math Sequencing with S2S

Math for Elementary Education: Math 105-106 (Quarter) Math 1125-1126 (Semester) Business Majors: Math 130-131-132-233 (Quarter) Math 1130-1131-2430 (Semester) Other Majors: Statistics may be required for Bachelor's Degree Math 135 (Quarter) Statistics 1350 or 1450 (Semester) Graduation Requirements: Math 116, 148, 130 (Quarter) Math 1116, 1148, and 1130 (Semester) and above are considered college level math classes

Putting It All Together: Projection to Graduation

 What requirements have you met? What do you still need to fulfill?

 When do you want to graduate?

 Which quarters/semesters are more difficult for you?

 What prerequisites do you need here and at your intended 4-year college?

 What sequence of classes do you need?

 Do you have 92 quarter/61 semester hours to graduate?

 What is your intended major and college?

 What are your strengths and potential obstacles?

Step 5: Plan to Transition to a Four-Year College

 Transfer Fair – Autumn Quarter  Advisor Visitation Program & College Visits http://www2.cscc.edu/services/advising/  College Transfer Guides http://www2.cscc.edu/academics/transfer/search-transfer-agreements.shtml

 Web sites:  u.select

( http://www.transfer.org

)  CollegeNET (college search engine)  ( http://www.collegenet.com

) CollegeSource (information from college catalogs) ( http://www.collegesource.org

)

Advising Services

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