Associate in General Education - Nursing

The Associate in General Education (AGE)-Nursing is designed for students who wish to begin their study toward the Associate in Nursing degree and a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing as based on Blocks 1 through 3 of the Uniform Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina’s Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs and the North Carolina Community College Associate Degree Nursing Programs which was approved by the State Board of Community Colleges and the UNC Board of Governors in February 2015. The AGE-Nursing shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of courses.

A student who completes an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing with a GPA of at least 2.0 and a grade of C or better in the AGE-Nursing courses listed below and who holds a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina will have fulfilled the UNC institutions lower-division general education requirements as well as nursing program entry requirements. However, because nursing program admissions are competitive, no student is guaranteed admission to the program of their choice.

Program Coursework

Coursework includes study in the areas of humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, and English composition. Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and basic computer use. Through these skills, students will have a sound base for lifelong learning.

Graduates are prepared for advancements within the field of healthcare and have the opportunity to become better qualified for a wide range of employment opportunities. The program at Southeastern Community College places some emphasis on personal health and the development of knowledge of the Columbus County/Southeast North Carolina region.

Students who complete the Associate Degree Nursing (A45110) program with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, a grade of C or better in the required Associate in General Education - Nursing courses, and hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina will have fulfilled the UNC institutions lower-division general education requirements as well as UNC nursing program entry requirements.

Placement in the Associate in General Education – Nursing program does not guarantee admission to the SCC Associate Degree Nursing program. Students who meet “current” application/ admission requirements should be prepared to submit their application no later than the date listed on the corresponding student readiness checklist. (see the graduation plan for A1030N and the current Student Readiness Checklist found on the SCC Nursing and Health Technologies webpage).

It is probable that students enrolled in this program will require dual enrollment in a Health Science Therapeutic and Diagnostic pathway in order to meet current application requirements to the SCC nursing program. Students should work closely with their pre-nursing or health care program advisor to discuss program requirements, connected careers, and possible alternative career opportunities.