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PRE-PROFESSIONAL/PRE-MAJOR CURRICULA PROGRAM ABBREVIATIONS AND AWARDS
I. Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Students may earn an Associate Degree and then continue their education at a senior institu- The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is designed for students who wish
tion. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should decide as early as possible to prepare for a career and at the same time enjoy the rewards of college general
to which college and in what program they wish to transfer. Transfer guides have been education. These programs may vary in length from 60 to 76 semester credit hours.
developed for surrounding colleges and universities. Southern Union State Community Associate in Applied Science degrees are offered in the following programs:
College provides transfer guides and agreements for state colleges and universities MST Business Management and Supervision
through the STARS program. Alabama General Studies Committee (AGSC) ratified CHD Child Development
templates are available in Southern Union advisors’ offices on each campus. CIS Computer Science
OAD Office Management
Students must accept the final responsibility of becoming familiar with the requirements With options in: Accounting, Medical Coding, or Medical Transcription
of the senior college to which they may transfer. The student is advised that in many cases II. Certificate
changing from one major to another, at the same transfer school, may result in the student The Certificate prepares students for employment in specific occupational fields. A
having to take additional courses. Because requirements frequently change between print- student who completes the requirements of a specific program of 30 to 60 semester
ings of catalogs, students should consult program advisors at their transfer schools. The credit hours as outlined in the Catalog is awarded a Certificate. Certificates are offered
Dean of Student Development will furnish students with names of contact persons at the in the following programs:
various senior colleges. MST Business Management and Supervision
CHD Child Development
CIS Computer Science
STATEWIDE TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION OAD Office Management
REPORTING SYSTEM With options in: Accounting or Medical Administration
(STARS) III. Short Certificate
The Short Certificate requires no more than 29 semester hours and may be
STARS helps Southern Union students make the transition to any public four-year college completed in one year provided prerequisites are met. Depending on the program,
or university in Alabama while retaining all course credits. This web-accessible database general education courses may not be required. Short Certificates are offered in the
system provides guidance and direction to streamline the transfer process. A Transfer Guide/ following programs:
Agreement outlines the first two years of coursework relative to the major of choice. MST Business Management and Supervision
CHD Child Development
If the guidelines are followed and the declared major does not change, students can CIS Computer Science/ Applications
transfer to any public four-year school in Alabama. For more information, consult your CIS Computer Science/ Computer Support Specialist
academic advisor or visit the STARS website at www.stars.troy.edu. CIS Computer Science/ Programming
CIS Computer Science/ Web Development
To ensure proper interpretation of the STARS guides/agreements, students who have MSG Therapeutic Massage
completed postsecondary course work at other institutions should request an evaluation of OAD Office Accounting/ Medical Billing and Coding
their courses by their intended transfer college before registering for classes at Southern OAD Administrative Office Management/ Medical Transcription
Union. While Southern Union makes every effort through advising and printed materials PET Physical Education Technician
to provide accurate information to meet transfer and degree requirements, it is the student’s
responsibility to select and register for courses needed to meet those requirements. In addi- IV. Courses only
tion to following the transfer guide, students are advised to personally contact their transfer PED Physical Education
school to verify specific admissions and course requirements for their major. HED Health Education

Southern Union provides academic advisors on all campuses to assist students in planning University Parallel Programs
transfer programs. Students should consult with academic advisors before registering each Programs leading to the Associate in Science degree are referred to as “university parallel
term. programs” because they are designed to prepare the student to transfer to a four-year col-
lege or university to pursue a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.