Build a strong foundation for your future with General Education—whether you’re earning a degree or transferring to a four-year university.
General Education
The School of General Education is built upon a variety of academic interests. We offer more than a basic associate’s degree—most students take advantage of our college transfer programs. You can graduate from CVCC ready to enter a 4-year university or beyond. Whether you have specific goals or you aren’t sure where your education will take you, we are the platform from which you can reach success.
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Your dream degree begins at CVCC, and when you’re ready to transfer to the next level of your education, we’ll help you pave the path! With 7 college transfer options, 18 comprehensive articulation agreements, and 5 UNC-System partnerships, you’ll discoverCVCC’s endless options for an education that goes beyond your expectations.
PARTNERSHIPS
• 49erNext with UNC-Charlotte
• Aspire Appalachian with Appalachian State University
• Catamount Connection with Western Carolina University
• NC State University’s Community College Collaboration
• Pathways to Excellence with UNC Wilmington
• Pirate Promise with East Carolina University
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) allows a student who earns the Associate degree with no grade lower than a “C” to be guaranteed admission to at least one of the UNC system schools as a junior and make a smooth transition for maximum credit transfer.
CREATIVE SPACES
Get more out of your associate’s degree through our fine arts programs. Each semester, the CVCC Black Box Theatre hosts original student-led productions, so you can shine onstage or behind the scenes. If you’re interested in music, you can perform with any of our vocal or instrumental ensembles at the Music Department. And if you like to create hands-on, our AFA Fine Arts allows students to explore various traditional and emerging mediums
Program Options
The Business Administration minor allows liberal arts or science majors to explore each of the functional areas of business at a beginning level to better prepare them for eventual careers within a business environment.
Why Business Administration
- Gain a broad exposure to each of the functional areas of business.
- Elective courses allow you to dive deeper on one or more business disciplines.
- Minor stresses the important of courage and conviction in a global environment.
CVCC offers the Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) degree, with a concentration in music which is designed for students who wish to work as professional musicians or transfer into baccalaureate degree programs to complete a Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA) degree or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Music.
Why AFA in Music
- Receive personalized, one-on-one instruction and guidance to refine your musical skills.
- Build a solid foundation in music theory, performance, and composition, preparing for a successful career or transfer to a four-year institution.
- Take advantage of CVCC’s supportive music community and renowned instructors to help you reach your potential in the music world.
The Fine Arts in Theatre program brings together the strengths that CVCC has to offer with small class sizes, instruction led by theater artists, and hands-on training. The Associate in Fine Arts in Theater gives artists a broad base to practice their skills and hone their talents.
Why AFA in THEATRE?
- Strengthen your creativity and technical theatre knowledge through hands-on learning. Choose between an acting or technical theatre track, or combine both for a well-rounded education.
- Gain the skills needed to succeed in theatre and life, including problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication.
- Learn from experienced theatre professionals in small class settings, ensuring individualized attention and mentorship.
The program brings together the strengths that CVCC has to offer, small class sizes, artist led instruction, and hands-on training. The Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts gives artists a broad base to practice their skills and hone their talents. Students learn problem-solving skills applicable not only to art studies, but also to everyday life. We foster lifelong learning, appreciation of diverse points of view, and recognition of art as a fundamental form of human expression.
Why AFA in Visual Arts?
- Gain practical experience and technical skills that will set you apart in the art world.
- Develop the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are essential to every artist’s journey.
- Transfer to a four-year institution or enter the professional world of art with a strong foundation.
CVCC offers the Associate in Science degree.
Why Associate in Science?
- Receive personalized, one-on-one instruction and guidance.
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