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PRE-PROFESSIONAL/PRE-MAJOR CURRICULA

Students may earn an Associate Degree and then continue their education at a senior institu-
PROGRAMS OF STUDY tion. Students planning to transfer to a senior institution should decide as early as possible
to which college and in what program they wish to transfer. Transfer guides have been
The College is authorized to award the Associate in Science, Associate in Occupational developed for surrounding colleges and universities. Southern Union State Community
Technologies, and Associate in Applied Science degrees as well as certificates in occupa- College provides transfer guides and agreements for state colleges and universities
tionally specific areas. These degrees and certificates are obtained by students successful- through the STARS program. Alabama General Studies Committee (AGSC) ratified
ly completing a series of courses called a program of study. templates are available in Southern Union advisors’ offices on each campus.

Health Sciences, Technical and Certificate Programs Students must accept the final responsibility of becoming familiar with the requirements
Programs leading to the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Occupational of the senior college to which they may transfer. The student is advised that in many cases
Technologies degrees are college-level programs of study designed to prepare students to changing from one major to another, at the same transfer school, may result in the student
enter occupational, semi-professional, or para-professional employment. Though many of having to take additional courses. Because requirements frequently change between print-
the courses in these programs transfer to four-year colleges and universities, the primary ings of catalogs, students should consult program advisors at their transfer schools. The
intent is to prepare students for immediate employment after successful completion of a Dean of Student Development will furnish students with names of contact persons at the
two-year program of courses. Certificates are awarded to students who successfully complete various senior colleges.
the requirements of specific technical or occupational programs. These programs vary in
length from two to five semesters.
STATEWIDE TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION
Every effort is made to ensure that courses and programs described in this catalog are of- REPORTING SYSTEM
fered to students in an appropriate and reasonable sequence. Students should be aware, (STARS)
however, that admission to the College or registration for a given semester does not guarantee
the availability of a specific course or a program of courses that may be under review for STARS helps Southern Union students make the transition to any public four-year college
continuance. Course and program availability is determined by student demand, instructor or university in Alabama while retaining all course credits. This web-accessible database
availability, and periodic program reviews. Whenever a program is determined to have system provides guidance and direction to streamline the transfer process. A Transfer Guide/
insufficient numbers to continue institutional support, students currently enrolled will, Agreement outlines the first two years of coursework relative to the major of choice.
whenever possible, be given notification of the decision and sufficient time to complete
the program with continuous enrollment. If new students are enrolled after this decision, If the guidelines are followed and the declared major does not change, students can
they will be advised of the tentative status of the program and their potential inability to transfer to any public four-year school in Alabama. For more information, consult your
complete the program. academic advisor or visit the STARS website at www.stars.troy.edu.

Health Sciences, Technical, and Certificate programs with specific courses outlined ap- To ensure proper interpretation of the STARS guides/agreements, students who have
pear in the section of this catalog devoted to that particular degree or certificate. Each completed postsecondary course work at other institutions should request an evaluation of
degree or certificate has a brief introductory explanation of the award. their courses by their intended transfer college before registering for classes at Southern
Union. While Southern Union makes every effort through advising and printed materials
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-
tion to following the transfer guide, students are advised to personally contact their transfer
school to verify specific admissions and course requirements for their major.

Southern Union provides academic advisors on all campuses to assist students in planning
transfer programs. Students should consult with academic advisors before registering each
term.