Mar 11, 2026

2023-2024 Catalog

2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Academic Transfer, A.A.

Beatrice, Lincoln, Milford, and Online

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

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. 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.

Academic Transfer Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

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.

A total of at least 61 semester credits is required for the Associate of Arts degree in Academic Transfer at Southeast Community College.

Required First-Year Course

ACFS 1015 - Success@SCC Credits: 1

Written Communication

Take one of the following:

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 1010H - Composition I Honors Credits: 4
ENGL 1054 - Writing and Communities Credits: 3

AND Take one of the following:

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

Communication Studies

Take one of the following:

COMM 1090 - Fundamentals of Human Communication Credits: 3
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
OR
SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
COMM 2100 - Communicating in Groups and Teams Credits: 3
COMM 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 MATH 1200 .

Take one of the following:

CSCI 1010 - Introduction to Computer Science Credits: 3
CSCI 1550 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
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 2070 - Using Math to Understand Our World Credits: 3
MATH 2170 - Applied Statistics Credits: 3
OR
BSAD 2170 - Applied Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 2350 - Math in the City Credits: 3
PHIL 1100 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Credits: 3
PHIL 2110 - Introduction to Modern Logic Credits: 3

Natural Science

NOTE: Science requirements vary depending on transfer institutions and majors. Some colleges/majors require that you take science courses in two different subjects. One science course must include a lab. Check with an SCC advisor and 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 .

Take two of the following:

BIOS 1010 - General Biology Credits: 4
BIOS 1090 - Plant Biology Credits: 4
BIOS 1120 - Introduction to Zoology Credits: 4
BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
BIOS 1400 - Biology I Credits: 4
BIOS 1410 - Biology II Credits: 4
BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology 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 Credits: 4
BIOT 2400 - Introduction to Biotechnology II 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

BIOS 1030 - Environmental Science Credits: 3
BIOS 2790 - Special Topics in Biology Credits: 3
CHEM 2550 - Biological Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
FSDT 1350 - Basic Nutrition Credits: 3
GEOG 1000 - Exploring Our World: Fundamentals of Geospatial Science Credits: 3
GEOG 2810 - Introduction to Water Science Credits: 3
GEOL 1060 - Environmental Geology Credits: 3
PHYS 1130 - Selected Topics in Astronomy Credits: 3
PSYC 2210 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
OR
BIOS 2210 - Animal Behavior 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.

Choose three courses from three different groups.

Group 1

Literature/Journalism

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 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2470 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3
JOUR 1810 - Introduction to Mass Media Credits: 3
JOUR 1820 - Media Writing Credits: 3

Group 2

History/Philosophy

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
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 3

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
COMM 2050 - Oral Performance of Literature 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
THEA 1010 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3
THEA 1140 - Basic Acting Credits: 3
THEA 2130 - Film Appreciation Credits: 3

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.

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 2210 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
OR
BIOS 2210 - Animal Behavior 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 - Gender 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
POLS 2750 - Political Communication Credits: 3
OR
COMM 2750 - Political Communication Credits: 3

Group 3

Geography/Education/Physical Education

EDUC 1110 - Introduction to Professional Education Credits: 3
EDUC 2000 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
EDUC 2160 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDUC 2590 - Instructional Technology Credits: 3
EDUC 2800 - Professional Practicum Credits: 1
GEOG 1000 - Exploring Our World: Fundamentals of Geospatial Science Credits: 3
GEOG 1020 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 2810 - Introduction to Water Science Credits: 3
PHED 1000 - Lifetime Wellness 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 2210 - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
OR
BIOS 2210 - Animal Behavior 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 - Gender 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
POLS 2750 - Political Communication Credits: 3
OR
COMM 2750 - Political Communication Credits: 3

Geography/Education/Physical Education

GEOG 1000 - Exploring Our World: Fundamentals of Geospatial Science Credits: 3
GEOG 1020 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 2810 - Introduction to Water Science Credits: 3
EDUC 1110 - Introduction to Professional Education Credits: 3
EDUC 2160 - Children’s Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDUC 2590 - Instructional Technology Credits: 3
PHED 1000 - Lifetime Wellness Credits: 3

Culture and Gender Studies

Take one of the following:

ANTH 1020 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ANTH 1120 - General Anthropology Credits: 3
ARTS 2650 - Introduction to Native American Art Credits: 3
ARTS 2750 - Women in Art Credits: 3
COMM 2110 - Intercultural Communication 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 - Latinx Literature Credits: 3
ENGL 2470 - Asian American Literature Credits: 3
EDUC 2300 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
GEOG 1020 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1400 - Human Geography Credits: 3
GLST 1000 - Introduction to Global Studies Credits: 3
GLST 2980 - Global Studies Experience 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 - Gender in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SOCI 2010 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SOCI 2150 - Issues of Unity and Diversity Credits: 3

Electives

Total Elective credits will vary depending upon the number of credits taken in required categories. 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: 61 hours

Academic Advisors

For more information contact:

Academic Transfer Division Office
402-437-2445 or 402-323-3441
AcademicTransfer@southeast.edu

or the College Admissions Office

Admissions@southeast.edu

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

or email the College Advising Office
Advising@southeast.edu

Program Chairs/Faculty Advisors

English

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

Amy Doty, Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2509, 800-642-4075 ext. 2509

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

Humanities

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

Jacob Bonander, Program Co-Chair - Beatrice
402-228-8249, 800-233-5027 ext. 1249

Cara Benedict, Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2867, 800-642-4075 ext. 2867

Math/Science

Carrie Campbell, Developmental Math Program Chair - Lincoln
402-323-3477, 800-642-4075 ext. 3477

Gabrielle Johnson, Science Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2504, 800-642-4075 ext. 2504

Michael Mellon, Science Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2342, 800-642-4075 ext. 2342

Social Science

Calvin Freeman, Program Co-Chair - Beatrice
402-228-8234, 800-233-5027 ext. 1234

Nicole Trevena-Flores, Program Co-Chair - Lincoln
402-437-2886, 800-642-4075 ext. 2886

Milford (all Arts & Sciences disciplines)

David Schmitter, Program Chair
402-761-8336, 800-933-7223 ext. 8336

Academic Transfer, A.A.

Academic Transfer Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

A total of at least 61 semester credits is required for the Associate of Arts degree in Academic Transfer at Southeast Community College.

Required First-Year Course

Written Communication

Take one of the following:

AND Take one of the following:

Communication Studies

Mathematics/Logic

Natural Science

Natural Science: Non-Lab

Humanities

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Literature/Journalism/Communication

Creative/Fine/Performing Arts

History/Philosophy

Languages

Social/Behavioral Sciences

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology

Economics/Political Science

Geography/Education/Physical Education

Culture and Gender Studies

Electives

Total: 61 hours

Academic Advisors

Program Chairs/Faculty Advisors