College and University Transfer Programs

* Designates degree programs that can be completed in Chester County.

These associate degree programs are designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Transfer of credit to a four-year college is decided by the accepting institution. It is important that students take courses that transfer to their future major. The Transfer Office can help you select appropriate courses to meet your transfer goals.

The semester sequences listed in this section include both requirements and electives for the associate degree and are the recommended sequences for full-time study. Part-time students should take note of these sequences and meet with an advisor to plan course schedules that fulfill degree requirements and meet individual scheduling needs.

Behavioral Science, Associate in Science

The Behavioral Science program is designed for students planning to earn at least a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science area such as anthropology, psychology or sociology. Concentration in the program develops knowledge of human thought and behavior, both individual and collective.
The Behavioral Science associate degree program is an excellent choice for students who want to gain a broad and varied educational experience as well as for those who plan in-depth study leading to a professional career.
The curriculum focuses on developing the solid foundation of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required for transfer after completion of the associate degree. It prepares students to delve more deeply into variables such heredity, environment and learning that influence human behavior.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Give a brief overview of the sciences of psychology and sociology.
Delineate the major methodologies for studying human behavior.
Explain the nature of the affective and cognitive domains as they apply to human behavior.
Describe three major approaches concerning human development.
Cite significant psychological and sociology aspects of human development from the prenatal stage through death and dying.
Detail the socialization process.
List the causes, classification, treatment of and social responses to mental illness disorder behavior.
Delineate major influences that impinge socially and psychologically on the individual in today's complex and diverse society.

General Education Core 44-48 credits for BANT (41-45)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
ENG 112 English Composition II 3
HIS 130 Western Civilization I 3
HIS 140 Western Civilization II 3
COM 100 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
_______ Humanities Elective 9
_______ * Lab Science Elective 8
_______ Mathematics Elective 6-10
_______ Open Elective (SOC & PSY) 6
_______ For Anthropology, open elective 3

Total Hours Required- 44-48 credits for BANT (41-45)

* Biology I and II are recommended for Psychology option

Behavioral Science Core(9 credits)

PSY 140 General Psychology 3
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 215/PSY 225 Experiences in Diversity 3

Option Core

Anthropology (12 credits) or
Psychology (9 credits) or
Sociology (9 credits)

Total Hours Required (62-66)

Any three courses (nine credits) in one of the following areas:

Anthropology Option (BANT)

SOC 180 Sociology of Marriage and the Family 3
SOC 210 Cultural Anthropology 3

And any two of the following four courses:

HUM 160 Introduction to World Religions 3
HUM 171 Western Myths 3
HUM 173 Eastern Mythology 3

Psychology Option (BPSY)

PSY 200 Personality Theories
PSY 215 Industrial Psychology
PSY 220 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 221 Social Psychology
PSY 235 Educational Psychology

But no more than three credits from the following courses:

PSY 210 Life-span Human Development
PSY 241 Child Psychology
PSY 290 Adulthood and Aging

Sociology Option (BSOC)

SOC 120 Social Problems
SOC 180 Sociology of Marriage and the Family
SOC 210 Cultural Anthropology
SOC 220 Social Psychology

Business Administration, Associate in Science

The Business Administration program provides students with the necessary courses to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in business. Students in this program may prepare for specialization in accounting, international business, economics, finance, human resource management, management, marketing, or other related careers. Students enrolled in this program are strongly encouraged to consult the Transfer Office as early as possible to ensure choosing electives that will be most acceptable to transfer institutions. The Associate in Science degree is awarded at the completion of the program.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Record financial transactions, perform calculations, and prepare financial statements in accordance with the principles and concepts established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Internal Revenue Service.
Analyze and interpret financial statements.
Discuss how financial statements and other accounting information are used by management to plan, control, and make discussions about business.
Use computer terminology when discussing business computer applications.
Demonstrate fundamental software, applications skills in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, database management, communication, and research.
Discuss the business skills and common body of knowledge necessary for future study in the areas of management, marketing, finance, accounting, and management information systems.
Discuss fields of specialization in the areas of business administration.
Develop a perspective toward leadership, human behavior, and ethical principles in business.
Apply basic economic principles in the business decision-making process.

General Education (42-45 Core Credits)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
ENG 112 English Composition II 3
ECO 210 Macroeconomics 3
ECO 220 Microeconomics 3
_______ History or Foreign Language 6
_______ Science Electives 7-8
_______ Mathematics Sequence Electives 6-10
_______ Social Science Elective 3
_______ Humanities Elective 3
_______ Social Science or Humanities Elective 3

Business Core ( 9 Credits)

ACC 111 Financial Accounting 3
ACC 112 Managerial Accounting 3
DPR 100 Introduction to Computers 3

Accounting Option (BUAC) ( 12 Credits)

ACC 115 Computerized Accounting 3
BUS 232 Principles of Finance 3
_______ Business Elective 3
_______ Business Elective 3

Marketing Option (BUMR) ( 12 Credits)

BUS 230 Principles of Marketing 3
BUS 231 Principles of Advertising 3
_______ Business Elective 3
_______ Business Elective 3

Management Option (BUMG) ( 12 Credits)

BUS 210 Principles of Management 3
BUS 215 Human Resource Management 3
_______ Business Elective 3
_______ Business Elective 3

General Business Option (BUAD) ( 12 Credits)

________ Business Elective 3
________ Business Elective 3
________ Business Elective 3
________ Business Elective 3

Sports Management Option (BUSS) ( 12 Credits)

BUS 232 Introduction to Sports Management 3
BUS 236 Principles of Sport Marketing 3
_______ BUS 199 or Business Elective 3
_______ Business Elective 3

Total Hours Required: 61-66

NOTE: Students who have had experience in the above areas may be awarded credit through the College's Credit for Prior Learning program.
Business electives for this degree should be chosen from the following courses: ACC 210, BUS 100, BUS 101, BUS 111, BUS 130, BUS 199, BUS 210, BUS 211, BUS 212, BUS 214, BUS 215, BUS 220, BUS 230, BUS 231, BUS 236, BUS 232, BUS 241, BUS 243, DPR 105, DPR 111 and DPR 113.
Under special circumstances, other courses in accounting, business and computer information systems may be permitted as electives when recommended by the advisor and approved by the associate dean, business/computer information systems.
Mathematics courses chosen should be in one of the following sequences to meet requirements for the associate in science degree: MAT 130 and 131, MAT 140 and 141 or MAT 160 and 161. Most four-year colleges prefer the MAT 130 and MAT 131 sequence for business majors.
The General Business Option should be selected by students transferring to four-year colleges accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business. Students should check with their advisor or the Transfer Office for a list of these schools. We recommend that students become familiar with program requirements of the transfer institution they plan to attend.

Communication Arts, Associate in Arts

This curriculum is designed for students who wish to continue academic study in the field of communication including, but not limited to, theatre, journalism, public relations, advertising, interpersonal communication, corporate communication and mass communication. The Communication Arts major at Delaware County Community College blends the theoretical with the practical. Students must choose an option within the major: theatre, journalism or communication studies.
All Communication Arts majors take core courses required for the associate in arts degree as well as for the bachelor of arts degree from most transfer institutions. In addition, students select specialized courses and related electives. When selecting Communication Arts electives, the student should consult four-year transfer institution requirements.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Apply the basic theory and principles of human communication.
Communicate effectively using critical thinking and organization.
Describe the impact of communications practitioners and recognize the moral and ethical responsibilities inherent in the application of communication theory and technology.
Recognize the varied contributions made by the objective observer and recorder.
Demonstrate the importance of the artist and the arts to American culture.
Develop and employ a perspective on the present through the study of ancient and past civilizations and cultures.

All Communication Arts students are required to take the general education course core courses listed below. These courses are necessary for transfer since they form the basis for all Communication Arts degree requirements. In addition, students select 12 credits from those courses required or recommended for the students' chosen option. When carefully chosen, the general humanities, social science, science/math and open electives provide the foundation necessary for success in an advanced transfer program.

General Education Core (60-66 Credits)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
ENG 112 English Composition II 3
HIS 130 Western Civilization I 3
HIS 140 Western Civilization II 3
COM 100 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
COM 104 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
_______ Humanities (Foreign Language courses strongly recommended) 12
_______ Science or Mathematics Electives 9-15
_______ Social Science Electives 6
_______ Open Elective 3
_______ Option Requirements and Option Electives 12

Communication Arts Degree Program

I. Theatre Option (THEA): Students will select from the following courses to meet the option requirement and prepare for a theatre degree in performance, design, direction, administration, or education. Although these courses are oriented primarily toward stage performance, they apply to television and film as well. Students enrolled in the theatre option, in order to graduate, will participate in at least one Delaware County Community College drama presentation.

Students select from the following courses to meet the Theatre Option requirements: 12 credits

DRA 100 Introduction to Theatre (Required)
DRA 110 Acting I (Required)
DRA 111 Acting II
DRA 112 Voice Enhancement
DRA 115 Set Design and Construction
DRA 120 Theatre Make-Up
DRA 200 Modern Drama
ENG 222 Introduction to Shakespeare
HUM 141 Film Language
HUM 142 American Cinema
MUS 127 Survey of American Musical

Students may also select from the above courses to meet humanities and open elective requirements.

II. Journalism Option (JOUR): This option is intended to prepare students for a career in the print media field. Students contemplating a career in newspaper writing, photojournalism, public relations, and news-writing for the electronic media should elect this option.

Students select from the following courses to meet the Journalism Option requirements: 12 credits

ENG 130 Fundamentals of Journalism I (Required)
ENG 131 Fundamentals of Journalism II (Required)
ENG 205 Creative Writing
ART 160 Black and White Photography I
ART 161 Black and White Photography II
ART 162 Black and White Photography III
ART 166 Black and White Digital Negative
ART 169 Medium and Large Format Photography
BUS 231 Principles of Advertising
COM 115 Introduction to Public Relations

Students may also select from the above courses to meet humanities and open elective requirements.

III. Communication Studies Option (COMM): This concentration is designed for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies. Completing this option prepares students for further study at the baccalaureate level or for career enhancement.

Students must complete 6 credits in speech communication (COM) and 6 additional credits from the following list to meet the Communication Studies Option: 12 credits

COM 105 Small Group Communication
COM 111 Public Speaking
COM 115 Introduction to Public Relations
COM 200 Argumentation and Debate
HUM 141 Film Language
HUM 142 American Cinema
BUS 230 Principles of Marketing
BUS 231 Principles of Advertising

Students may also select from the above courses to meet humanities and open elective requirements

First Semester (15-17 Credits)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
COM 100 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
HIS 130 Western Civilization I 3
_______ Humanities or Foreign Language Elective 3
_______ Science or Mathematics Elective 3-5

Second Semester ( 15 Credits)

ENG 112 English Composition II 3
HIS 140 Western Civilization II 3
COM 104 Introduction to Mass Communication 3
_______ Open Requirement or Option Elective 3
_______ Humanities or Foreign Language Elective 3

Third Semester (15-17 Credits)

________ Option Requirements or Option Electives 6
________ Humanities or Foreign Language Elective 3
________ Social Science Elective 3
________ Science or Mathematics Elective 3-5

Fourth Semester (15-17 Credits)

________ Option Requirements or Option Elective 3
________ Humanities or Foreign Language Elective 3
________ Social Science Elective 3
________ Open Elective 3
________ Science or Mathematics Elective 3-5

Total Hours Required 60-66

Computer Information Systems, Associate in Science (DPRS)

The curriculum in Computer Information Systems is a two-year program for students who plan to continue their studies toward the bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this major apply their knowledge of computer science to the world of business and industry. Programs at four-year institutions may be listed as Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Science, Management Information Systems or Information Technology. The associate in science degree will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Analyze problems in terms of the requirements of the computer and the business or industry results required.
Use detailed program logic to solve business and industry problems.
Develop detailed business computer applications programs using popular computer languages and provide documentation for the programs.
Use debugging techniques, a computer system library, software aids and utilities in the development of computer applications programs.
Communicate effectively using appropriate business and computer terminology in a business or industry environment.
Maintain general accounting records for a department within a business organization.
Discuss the economic environment in which business function.
Discuss the relationship between the information technology department and other departments in a business.

First Semester (16 credits)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
BUS 100 Introduction to Business 3
MAT 130* Finite Mathematics 4
DPR 108 Introduction to Computer Science 3
_______ Social Science Elective 3

Second Semester (15 credits)

ENG 112 English Composition II 3
MAT 131* Elementary Calculus 4
DPR 222 Visual Basic Programming 4
DPR 226 Objected Oriented C++ 4

Third Semester (17 credits)

ACC 111 Financial Accounting 3
ECO 210 Macroeconomics Principles 3
DPR 212 Data Structures & Algorithms 4
_______ Science Elective 4
_______ Humanities Elective 3

Fourth Semester (15 credits)

ACC 112 Managerial Accounting 3
ECO 220 Microeconomics Principles 3
DPR 105 Management Information Systems 3
_______ Social Science or Humanities Elective 3
_______ Open Elective 3

Total Hours Required: 63

* Students are required to take two sequential mathematics courses. The following sequential mathematics courses may be substituted: MAT 150 and MAT 160 and MAT 160 and MAT 161.

Education, Associate in Arts (EDUC)

The Education curriculum was developed to meet the needs of current and prospective students interested in transferring to a four-year institution for the purpose of receiving a PA Public School Teacher's Certification. Areas of certification include ECE, elementary, secondary, special ed, or any combination of any of these two majors. Among colleges and universities there are variances within the first two years at some schools contingent upon the area of PA Public School Certification pursued. Additionally, each of these areas of certification involve different course selections. All of these conditions necessitate working closely with a transfer counselor in the Career and Counseling Center to ensure a seamless transfer process to a four-year institution. Reports from DCCC's Career and Counseling Center indicate that education is a popular major among DCCC transfers.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Describe historical, social, economic and philosophic bases of education in American society.
Discuss the structure and practices of education in American Society.
Depict the importance of good teaching and the characteristics of a good school.
Show how three types of learning may be applied in the classroom.
Demonstrate the value of appropriate feedback, including assessment.
Delineate cognitive, social and physical development in learning.

First Semester(15 credits)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
PSY 140 General Psychology 3
________ Math course + 3
DPR 100 Introduction to Computers 3
________ Open Elective 3

Second Semester(15 credits)

ENG 112 English Composition II 3
_______ Math course + 3
_______ Humanities Elective 3
HIS 110 American History I 3
_______ Open Elective 3

Third Semester(16 credits)

EDU 200 Foundations of American Education 3
_______ Lab Science 4
_______ English/American Literature course 3
_______ Social Science Elective * 3
_______ Open Elective 3

Fourth Semester(15 - 16 credits)

PSY 235 Educational Psychology 3
_______ Natural Science Requirement 3-4
_______ Public Speaking + 3
_______ Open Elective 3
_______ Open Elective 3

Total Hours Required: 61-62

*Math, Social Science and Public Speaking requirements vary considerably among transfer institutions. Students should consult the Career and Counseling Center regarding appropriate course for the Transfer Institution.

Students expecting to enroll in a four-year Pennsylvania Teacher Education program should be aware of current PRAXIS exam requirements. Information may be obtained from the Career and Counseling Center.
This curriculum is designed for students transferring to a four year degree in education. All education majors should apply to the four-year college or university up to one year before they plan to attend. Most colleges and universities require a 3.0 or higher grade point average to be accepted into the Education program. It is recommended that students prepare and take the PRAXIS test after 45 credits.

Engineering, Associate in Science (EGR)

The Engineering program is a two-year preparatory curriculum for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year institution and complete their major in an engineering science field. Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Determine the specifications and parameters of engineering problems.
Apply physical principles and laws to engineering problems.
Apply modern analytical tools to engineering problems.
Present technical information in oral, written or graphic form.
Identify cultural, social and personal factors influencing Engineering professions and career development.

Proposed Curriculum

First Semester (15 Credits)

CHE 110	General Chemistry I	4
ENG 100	English Composition I	3
	Social Science Elective	3
MAT 160	Calculus I	5

Second Semester (17 Credits)

CHE 111	General Chemistry II	4
EGR 150	Engineering Topics	1
ENG 112	English Composition II	3
MAT 161	Calculus II	5
PHY 131	University Physics I	4

Third Semester (16-18 Credits)

	Engineering Curriculum Option	6-8
MAT 260	Calculus III	3
PHY 132	University Physics II	4
	Social Science Elective	3

Fourth Semester (15-17 Credits)

	Engineering Curriculum Option	3-5
	Humanities Elective (2)	6
MAT 261	Differential Equations	3
	Social Science Elective	3

Total Hours Required: 63-67

Suggested Engineering Curriculum Option Electives, by transfer discipline: (Select any three courses) Students are strongly encouraged to consult with both the DCCC Transfer Office as well as their academic advisor prior to selecting Engineering Curriculum Option courses.

Engineering Curriculum Options	Chemical	Civil	Computer	Electrical	Mechanical
CHE 200 Organic Chemistry I	X
CHE 201 Organic Chemistry II	X
DPR 108 Intro. to Computer Science			X*
DPR 212 Data Structures & Algorithms			X
DPR 226 Object Oriented C++			X
EGR 100 Engineering Graphics		X			X
EGR 200 Engineering Mechanics I	X	X		X	X
EGR 201 Engineering Mechanics II		X		X	X
EGR 210 Engineering Circuits			X	X
EGR 220 Engineering Thermodynamics	X	X		X	X
MAT 200 Linear Algebra				X	X

*Student in the Computer Option should take DPR 108 in the first year

Liberal Arts, Associate in Arts (LA)

The Liberal Arts curriculum provides the core liberal arts component of most bachelor's degree programs and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. This program offers a course of study for students whose goal is an undergraduate degree in areas such as: education, foreign language, communications, the social and behavioral sciences, philosophy and the arts. Since curriculum requirements of other institutions vary, students should meet with a transfer advisor at DCCC to obtain information concerning entrance requirements for the specific school and program in which they are interested.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Demonstrate an ability to evaluate, analyze and synthesize ideas gained through interaction with a variety of sources.
Use research methods and documentation skills to collect, organize and present data.
Organize a series of logically developed ideas with a thesis leading to a reasonable conclusion.
Employ standard English usage to present assertions in oral and written form.
Apply critical thinking and information literacy skills to understand concepts in the arts, literature, natural and social sciences, business and mathematics.

Students considering an advanced degree in education, behavioral science or communication arts should also review the DCCC catalog for these degree programs.
Successful completion of Delaware County Community College's Liberal Arts program leads to the awarding of an Associate in Arts degree.
Open Electives must be selected from the college-transfer courses on Electives Listing on Page 73.

First Semester (15-17 Credits)

ENG 100 English Composition I 3
HIS 130 Western Civilization I 3
COM 100 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
________ * Mathematics Elective 3-5
________ Open Elective 3

Second Semester (15-17 Credits)

ENG 112 English Composition II 3
HIS 140 Western Civilization II 3
_______ Foreign Language or Other Humanities Elective 3
_______ * Mathematics Elective 3-5
_______ Open Elective 3

Third Semester (16 Credits)

HIS 110 American History I (or)
HIS 120 American History II 3
POL 120 American National Government (or)
POL 130 American State and Local Government 3
_______ Foreign Language or Other Humanities Elective 3
_______ *Natural Science Elective 4
_______ Open Elective 3

Fourth Semester

_______ Foreign Language or Other Humanities Language 3
_______ *Natural Science Elective 4
_______ Social Science Elective 3
_______ Open Elective 6

Co-op/Internship (CSEL) or Equivalent: 3 if possible

Total Hours Required: 62-66

* Natural science/math electives must total a minimum of 14 credits and must be achieved by taking MAT 120 and MAT 121 or higher-level math and two laboratory science courses

Natural Science, Associate in Science (NSCI)

The Natural Science curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of fields in science and industry. It provides the foundation for students who plan to attend a four-year institution and major in a science area. The curriculum is also designed to prepare students for advanced study in fields of biology, chemistry, physics and allied health. Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
Apply scientific principles and concepts in the solution of problems and experiments .
Perform selected tasks relative to laboratory experiments in the natural sciences.
Use information from scientific literature in completing course competencies.
Interpret scientific data according to established standards.

See Electives Listing, page 72.

First Semester (17-19 Credits)
ENG 100 English Composition I 3
Laboratory Science 8
*Mathematics 3-5
Social Science Elective 3

Second Semester (17-19 credits)
ENG 112 English Composition II 3
Laboratory Science 8
*Mathematics 3-5
Social Science Elective 3

Third Semester (13-16 credits)
Laboratory Science 4-5
Communications/Humanities Elective 3
Business or Social Science Elective 3
**Mathematics or Laboratory Science Elective 3-5

Fourth Semester (13-16 credits)
Laboratory Science 4-5
Communications/Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
**Mathematics or Laboratory Science Elective 3-5

Total Hours Required: 60-70

*MAT 140 or above. If Calculus I and Calculus II (MAT 160 and MAT 161) are taken in the first and second semesters, the social science electives should be deferred until the third and fourth semesters.

**Not an open elective.

Science for Health Professions, Associate in Science (HSCI)

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer and continue their education in an allied health field at another institution. It provides the basic sciences needed for a variety of such programs, including Baccalaureate Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant and Pharmacy. Since admission requirements to other institutions vary, students should obtain information on entrance requirements for the specific school and program in which they are interested. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with both the Transfer Office at DCCC and their advisor regarding the best course selections for their transfer.

Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to:

Use mathematics, read, write and speak in a manner consistent with his or her chosen health science career.
Use the scientific method to gather data, interpret data and draw conclusions.
Demonstrate laboratory skills in basic sciences.
Access printed and electronic resources to obtain information.
Demonstrate cognitive and affective skills needed to respond to continuous changes and challenges in health science professions.
Demonstrate the ability to approach current societal issues from a scientific perspective.
Use cooperative skills to solve problems.

Requirements
English Composition I 3
English Composition II 3
Social Science Elective 3
Social Science/Business Electives 6
Recommended: PSY 140, DPR 100
Humanities Elective 3
Mathematics/Science 26 Select from: MAT 140 or above (minimum 3 credits required) BIO 110, 111, 117, 118, 200, 210, 230, CHE 110 or above, PHY 110 or above
Mathematics/Science Elective 3-5 Select from: MAT 140 or above (MAT 210 recommended), BIO 100 or above, CHE 106 or above, SCI 100
Open Electives 13-15
See Electives Listing

First Semester (16-18 Credits)
ENG 100 English Composition I 3
Social Science or Business Elective 3
Laboratory Science 4
Mathematics 3-4
Open Elective 3-4

Second Semester (16-17 credits)
ENG 112 English Composition II 3
Humanities Elective 3
Social Science or Business Elective 3
Laboratory Science 4
_____ Mathematics or Laboratory Science 3-4

Third Semester (14-17 credits)
_____ Mathematics or Laboratory Science 4
_____ Mathematics/Science Elective 3-5
_____ Open Electives 7-8

Fourth Semester (14-15 credits)
_____ Social Science Elective 3
_____ Laboratory Science 4
_____ Mathematics or Laboratory Science 4
_____ Open Elective 3-4

Total Hours Required: 60-67