FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does a student decide between an AA degree and AS degree program?: The Associate in Arts (AA) is a two-year degree with an emphasis on courses such as English, humanities, history, sociology and psychology. The Associate in Science (AS) is a two year degree with an emphasis on courses such as biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. The AA degree is designed for liberal arts majors - Bachelor of Arts degree and the AS degree is designed for science and mathematic majors – Bachelor of Science degree.

2. What is the General Education Core?: The GenEd core is 44 semester hour courses that demonstrate general intellectual skills, such as critical thinking, writing, speaking and listening, problem solving, quantitative reasoning or analysis and information competency.

3. Can I take classes at RCC while still in high school?: Yes. There are (3) ways high school students can take community college courses for free! Dual Enrollment, Huskins Classes, Learn and Earn Online.

4. When can I transfer?: You can transfer whenever a four year institution grants admittance. This will vary depending on the program you desire, the school of your choice, the courses you have selected and the grades you have earned at RCC. RCC recommends you stay at RCC long enough to complete the 44 semester hour general education core. Ideally, we would prefer you to earn your AA or AS. Upon completion of the 64 or 65 credit hours of the AA or AS degree and upon acceptance.

5. What grade must I have to transfer a course?: You must earn a 77/C for a course to transfer.

6. What is a prerequisite?: Completed course or courses a student must complete prior to enrolling and taking a class. For example, ENG 111 has a prerequisite of ENG 090/090A and RED 090 or appropriate placement exam scores; MAT 171/171A has a prerequisite of MAT 080 or appropriate placement exam or SAT score.

7. What is a Corequisite?: Two or more classes that may be taken simultaneously. For example, a student may enroll in ENG 131 while being enrolled in ENG 114.

8. What are developmental courses?: Based upon your placement exam scores, you may have to take remedial courses in mathematics, English and reading. Although these courses lengthen your program of student, they assure College Transfer preparedness in your college transfer courses.