Jun 06, 2026

2019-2020 Catalog

2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Transfer, A.A.

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Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford and Online

The Academic Transfer Program is comprised of transfer areas of English, Humanities, Math, Science and Social Science. Students will be able to complete up to the first two years of general education credit or to take specific academic courses for transfer.

These courses are carefully designed to meet transfer specifications, and SCC instructors are qualified professional educators in their subject areas. The result is that SCC students are consistently well prepared for success in their transfer colleges. Students who satisfactorily complete their Academic Transfer program may earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree from Southeast Community College. The associate degree validates an ability to successfully complete college-level studies and may expand student options for further study and for career advancement. Students are strongly encouraged to check with an advisor at the institution to which they are planning to transfer to determine which courses to take as part of the Academic Transfer degree to best meet requirements for the chosen major. Requirements vary from one college to the next and from one major/department to the next.

For more information contact:

Academic Advisors

Beatrice Campus

Betsy Anderson
402-228-8278, 800-233-5027 ext. 1278
banderson@southeast.edu

Lincoln Campus

Corinne Neel
Michele Richards
Michelle Saucier

(Transfer Health Programs Specialist)

402-437-2445 or 2470, 800-642-4057 ext. 2445 or 2470
academictransfer@southeast.edu

Becky Kramer-Lincoln
(Health Sciences Advisor; SCC Health Programs)
402-437-2688, 800-642-4075 ext. 2688
healthprograms@southeast.edu or bkramer@southeast.edu

Department Chairs/Faculty Advisors

English

Nick Salestrom, Department Chair- Beatrice
402-228-8241, 800-233-5027 ext. 1241

Jeanine Jewell, Department Co-Chair- Lincoln
402-437-2480, 800-642-4075 ext. 2480

Phip Ross, Department Co-Chair-Lincoln
402-437-2808, 800-642-4075 ext. 2808

Humanities

Ken Hoppmann, Department Chair- Beatrice
402-228-8266, 800-233-5027 ext. 1266

Sheri Blok, Department Chair-Lincoln
402-323-3455

Math/Science

Rebecca Burt, Math/Science Department Chair-Beatrice
402-228-8227, 800-233-5027 ext. 1227

Carrie Campbell, Developmental Math Chair-Lincoln
402-323-3477

Sandeep Holay, Math Department Chair-Lincoln
402-323-3444

Steven Bassett, Science Department Chair-Lincoln
402-437-2487, 800-642-4075 ext. 2487

Social Science

Dan Johnson, Department Chair- Beatrice
402-228-8232, 800-233-5027 ext. 1232

Rose Suggett, Department Chair- Lincoln
402-437-2464, 800-642-4075 ext. 2464

Milford (all Arts & Sciences disciplines)

Kate Loden, Department Chair
402-761-8283, 800-933-7223 ext. 8283

or the College Admissions Office

Beatrice 402-228-8214, 800-233-5027 ext. 1214
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600
Milford 402-761-8243, 800-933-7223 ext. 8243

Academic Transfer Degree Requirements

For a complete list of courses that fulfill each area, please refer to the Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Core Course Options. Not all courses will be available every term or at all campuses. A course may only meet one graduation requirement. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor and receiving institution to determine courses that will meet the requirement for the student’s field of study.

Written Communication Credits: 6 (2 classes)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
Credits: 3
AND One additional Written Communication Credits: 3

Speech Communication Credits: 3 (1 class)

Mathematics/Logic Credits: 3-5 (1 class)

Natural Science (At least one course must have a lab.) Credits: 7-10 (2 classes)

Lab Science course Credits: 4-5
Second Science course Credits: 3-5

Humanities Credits: 9-14 (3 classes)

Choose courses from at least 3 different groups.

Social Sciences Credits: 9 (3 classes)

Choose courses from at least at least 3 different groups.

Culture & Gender Studies Credits: 3 (1 class)

Electives Credits: 20 *

Electives: Electives may be taken from, but are not limited to, any course listed on the Academic Transfer Electives List . Other courses may also apply with approval. Different transfer institutions and different majors have different requirements, so check with your transfer institution and/or an SCC advisor to help make your best selections.

*Total credit hours of electives required may be fewer, depending on credit hours taken in other required areas. Check with your advisor.
Minimum Graduation Requirement for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science is 60 semester credit hours.

Core Courses

The courses listed below make up the AA/AS core. Students are encouraged to meet with an SCC advisor, as well as an advisor at the college or university to which they plan to transfer, to determine transfer courses that will meet the requirements for the student’s field of study.

A course may be used to satisfy only one graduation requirement. A total of at least 60 semester credits is required for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in Academic Transfer at Southeast Community College. See Academic Transfer Degree Requirements above to determine which core courses you should take.

Written Communication

Take:

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3

And Take One of the Following:

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credits: 3
ENGL 2560 - Technical Writing Credits: 3
OFFT 2120 - Business Communication Strategies Credits: 3

Speech

Take one of the following:

SPCH 1090 - Fundamentals of Human Communication Credits: 3
SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SPCH 2810 - Business and Professional Communication Credits: 3

Mathematics/Logic

The prerequisite for math courses must have been taken within the past 3 years.

* Students may only receive credit for either MATH 1400 OR MATH 1600 .
** Students may only receive credit for MATH 1300 OR for MATH 1150 and/or MATH 1200 .
*** PHIL courses may not be used to fulfill the Mathematics requirement for the AS degree.

MATH 1150 - College Algebra Credits: 3 **
MATH 1200 - Trigonometry Credits: 3 **
MATH 1300 - Pre-calculus Credits: 5 **
MATH 1400 - Applied Calculus Credits: 3 *
MATH 1600 - Analytic Geometry & Calculus I Credits: 5 *
MATH 1700 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credits: 5 *
MATH 2080 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry III Credits: 4 *
MATH 2030 - Contemporary Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 2170 - Applied Statistics Credits: 3
OR
BSAD 2170 - Applied Statistics Credits: 3
PHIL 1100 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Credits: 3 ***
PHIL 2110 - Introduction to Modern Logic Credits: 3 ***

Natural Science with Lab

NOTE: Science requirements vary depending on transfer institutions and major. Some colleges/majors require that you take science courses from two different subjects. For the AS degree, both science courses must be lab courses. For the AA degree, only once science course must include a lab. Check with a SCC advisor, as well as an advisor for your major at your receiving institution, for recommendations.

* Students may only receive credit for either CHEM 1050 OR CHEM 1090 .
** Students may receive credit for only one of PHYS 1150 , PHYS 1410 , or PHYS 2110 .

BIOS 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
BIOS 1090 - General Botany Credits: 4
BIOS 1120 - Introduction to Zoology Credits: 4
BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy & Lab Credits: 4
BIOS 1400 - Biology I Credits: 4
BIOS 1410 - Biology II Credits: 4
BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology & Lab Credits: 4
BIOS 2200 - Principles of Ecology Credits: 4
BIOS 2250 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOS 2260 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4
BIOS 2410 - General Genetics Credits: 4
BIOS 2460 - Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOT 1400 - Introduction to Biotechnology I w/Lab Credits: 4
BIOT 2400 - Introduction to Biotechnology II w/Lab Credits: 4
CHEM 1050 - Chemistry and the Citizen Credits: 4 *
CHEM 1090 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4 *
CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
GEOG 1500 - Physical Geography Credits: 4
GEOL 1010 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
PHYS 1030 - Astronomy Credits: 4
PHYS 1100 - Physical Science Credits: 4
PHYS 1150 - Descriptive Physics Credits: 4 **
PHYS 1410 - Elementary General Physics I Credits: 5 **
PHYS 1420 - Elementary General Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 2110 - General Physics I Credits: 5 **
PHYS 2120 - General Physics II Credits: 5

Natural Science: Non-Lab

(Option for AA Only)

BIOS 1030 - Environmental Biology Credits: 3
CHEM 2550 - Biological Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
FSDT 1350 - Basic Nutrition Credits: 3
GEOL 1060 - Environmental Geology Credits: 3
PHYS 1130 - Selected Topics in Astronomy Credits: 3
PSYC 2730 - Brain & Behavior Credits: 3

Humanities

Humanities requirements vary depending on your intended transfer institution and major. It is recommended you check with an SCC advisor to help you select your Humanities courses.

For the AA Degree, choose 3 courses from 3 different groups.

Group 1

Literature/Journalism/Philosophy

ENGL 2050 - Modern Fiction Credits: 3
ENGL 2100 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2140 - Introduction to Shakespeare Credits: 3
ENGL 2150 - Introduction to Women’s Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2160 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2200 - Science Fiction Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2210 - American Literature from 1865 Credits: 3
ENGL 2220 - British Literature Post-1800 Credits: 3
ENGL 2440 - African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2450 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2460 - Latino/a & Latin American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2470 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3
JOUR 1810 - Introduction to Mass Media Credits: 3
JOUR 1820 - Media Writing Credits: 3
PHIL 1010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 1060 - Applied Ethics Credits: 3
PHIL 1100 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Credits: 3
PHIL 2110 - Introduction to Modern Logic Credits: 3
PHIL 2130 - Bioethics Credits: 3
PHIL 2250 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 3
PHIL 2610 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
OR
RELS 2610 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
PHIL 2650 - Philosophy of Religion Credits: 3

Group 2

Creative/Fine/Performing Arts

ARTS 1010 - Introduction to the Visual Arts Credits: 3
ARTS 1050 - Introduction to Art History & Criticism I Credits: 3
ARTS 1060 - Introduction to Art History & Criticism II Credits: 3
ARTS 1110 - Beginning Drawing I Credits: 3
ARTS 1210 - 2-Dimensional Design Credits: 3
ARTS 1330 - Beginning Ceramics I Credits: 3
ARTS 2510 - Beginning Painting I Credits: 3
ARTS 2650 - Introduction to Native American Art Credits: 3
ARTS 2750 - Women in Art Credits: 3
ARTS 2850 - History of Photography Credits: 3
ENGL 1510 - Introduction to Creative Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 2520 - Fiction Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 2530 - Poetry Writing Credits: 3
HUMS 1100 - Introduction to Humanities Credits: 3
HUMS 1200 - Contemporary Arts & Ideas Credits: 3
MUSC 1010 - Introduction to Music (Music Appreciation) Credits: 3
MUSC 1610 - Music Theory I Credits: 4
MUSC 2750 - Introduction to American Music Credits: 3
MUSC 2800 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
MUSC 2870 - History of Rock Music Credits: 3
PHOT 1750 - Beginning Photography Credits: 3
PHOT 1760 - Digital Photography and Creative Imaging Credits: 3
SPCH 2050 - Oral Performance of Literature Credits: 3
THEA 1010 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 1140 - Basic Acting Credits: 3
THEA 2130 - Film Appreciation Credits: 3

Group 3

Languages

CHIN 1010 - Beginning Chinese I Credits: 5
CHIN 1020 - Beginning Chinese II Credits: 5
GERM 1010 - Beginning German I Credits: 5
GERM 1020 - Beginning German II Credits: 5
SIGN 1010 - Beginning American Sign Language I Credits: 4
SIGN 1020 - Beginning American Sign Language II Credits: 4
SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I Credits: 5
SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish II Credits: 5

Group 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Social Science requirements vary depending on your intended transfer institution and major. It is recommended you check with an SCC advisor to help you select your Social Science courses.

For the AA Degree, choose three classes from at least three different groups.

Group 1

Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology

ANTH 1020 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 1120 - General Anthropology Credits: 3
PSYC 1250 - Interpersonal Relations Credits: 3
PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 2880 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 2960 - Life-span Human Development Credits: 3
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2000 - Women in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2010 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCI 2150 - Issues of Unity and Diversity Credits: 3
SOCI 2250 - Marriage and the Family Credits: 3

Group 2

Economics/Political Science

ECON 1200 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
ECON 2110 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 2120 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
POLS 1000 - American Government Credits: 3
POLS 1040 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
POLS 1080 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLS 1600 - International Relations Credits: 3

Group 3

Geography/History

GEOG 1000 - Exploring Our World: Fundamentals of Geospatial Science Credits: 3
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1420 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
HIST 1000 - Western Tradition to 1500 Credits: 3
HIST 1010 - Western Tradition since 1500 Credits: 3
HIST 2010 - American History I Credits: 3
HIST 2020 - American History II Credits: 3
HIST 2100 - World History to 1500 CE Credits: 3
HIST 2110 - World History since 1500 CE Credits: 3
HIST 2960 - Survey of African American History Credits: 3

Group 4

Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology

ANTH 1020 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 1120 - General Anthropology Credits: 3
PSYC 1250 - Interpersonal Relations Credits: 3
PSYC 1810 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 2880 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 2960 - Life-span Human Development Credits: 3
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2000 - Women in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2010 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCI 2150 - Issues of Unity and Diversity Credits: 3
SOCI 2250 - Marriage and the Family Credits: 3

Economics/Political Science

ECON 1200 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
ECON 2110 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 2120 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
POLS 1000 - American Government Credits: 3
POLS 1040 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3
POLS 1080 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POLS 1600 - International Relations Credits: 3

Geography/History

GEOG 1000 - Exploring Our World: Fundamentals of Geospatial Science Credits: 3
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1420 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
HIST 1000 - Western Tradition to 1500 Credits: 3
HIST 1010 - Western Tradition since 1500 Credits: 3
HIST 2010 - American History I Credits: 3
HIST 2020 - American History II Credits: 3
HIST 2100 - World History to 1500 CE Credits: 3
HIST 2110 - World History since 1500 CE Credits: 3
HIST 2960 - Survey of African American History Credits: 3

Education/Physical Education

EDUC 1110 - Introduction to Professional Education Credits: 3
EDUC 1700 - Professional Practicum I Credits: 1
EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDUC 2590 - Instructional Technology Credits: 3
PHED 1000 - Lifetime Wellness Credits: 3

Culture & Gender Studies

ANTH 1120 - General Anthropology Credits: 3
ARTS 2650 - Introduction to Native American Art Credits: 3
ARTS 2750 - Women in Art Credits: 3
EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
ENGL 2150 - Introduction to Women’s Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2440 - African American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2450 - Native American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2460 - Latino/a & Latin American Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2470 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1420 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GLST 2980 - Global Studies Credits: 3
HIST 2100 - World History to 1500 CE Credits: 3
HIST 2110 - World History since 1500 CE Credits: 3
HIST 2960 - Survey of African American History Credits: 3
HMRS 1320 - Multicultural Competency Credits: 3
MUSC 2800 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
PHIL 2610 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
OR
RELS 2610 - Comparative Religions Credits: 3
POLS 1600 - International Relations Credits: 3
SOCI 1020 - Diversity in Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2000 - Women in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2010 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SPCH 2110 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
SOCI 2150 - Issues of Unity and Diversity Credits: 3

Electives

May be taken from, but are not limited to, any course listed on the Academic Transfer Electives List . Other courses may also apply with approval. Different transfer institutions and different majors have different requirements, so check with your transfer institution and/or an SCC advisor to help make your best selections. Additional elective courses may be approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

Total: 60 hours

The Associate of Arts degree is for students who plan to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree in fields such as business, education, humanities, social science or social work before transferring to a four-year institution.