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Uniform Certificate of General Studies

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Eastern Shore Community College

The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (Plan Code 695) is intended to provide students the opportunity to take courses to meet a subset of lower level general education requirements at a four-year college or university. The Certificate is not intended to represent a comprehensive general education core or to insure the same ease of transferability as the transfer degrees. Students enrolled in the Certificate program may apply all credits earned to the college’s Associate of Science degree in Education, Engineering, General Studies or Science. Students enrolled in Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts may also apply all credits earned to the UCGS. Under current guidelines, Federal financial aid cannot be used to enroll in the Uniform Certificate of General Studies program. Students intending to use financial aid should enroll in one of the college’s AS & AA transfer degree programs.

Outcomes

Students will be able to: Explore, interpret, and represent the human experience and cultural awareness through the arts and social sciences. Read, write and analyze effectively across a number of disciplines. Integrate and apply the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry, social sciences, arts, and humanities.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) is a one-year college program in which 30-34 credits are transferable and satisfy lower-division general education requirements at any Virginia public institution of higher education. Passport is a subset of UCGS.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students must select a course for each block from the official UCGS course list. Students should pick courses that align with their transfer program.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Eastern Shore Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Doing More With Your Degree You are encouraged to continue on to the Associate Degree. The more credits you earn prior to transfer, the better your chances of completing a Bachelor's Degree.
Program Successes & Highlights This guarantee applies to all Virginia students completing course work through a 2-year college, including Dual-Enrollment.
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration
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On Completion You Are Ready For
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Associate of Science Degree in Education
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Associate of Science Degree in General Studies
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On Completion You Are Ready For
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Associate of Science Degree in Science
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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Passport
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Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Uniform Certificate of General Studies
31
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students are required to select courses from each block as prescribed below. A grade of C or better is required on all coursework for students to earn a UCGS. All courses must be taken after May 1, 2020.
UCGS
31
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Students are required to select courses from each block as prescribed below. A grade of C or better is required on all coursework for students to earn a UCGS. All courses must be taken after May 1, 2020.
Plan GPA 695
31
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 22 credits may be applied to this program.
Block I Written Communication
6
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Block II Arts/Humanities/Literature
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Select two courses chosen from different categories
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
Block III Social/Behavioral Science
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Block IV Natural Science
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Block V Mathematics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Block VI History
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Block VII Specialized General Education Requirements
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student may complete courses from Blocks I-VI above or any additional course below. Student should align their Block VII course selection with their intended transfer destination's specific general education or programmatic requirements.
Earn 6 credits by completing courses from the following Category list:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students must earn 25% of their credits at ESCC for an Associate degree from our institution. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other course transfer. Students who transfer to ESCC with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other course transfer.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School ESCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree concurrently, while in high school, or after high school graduation.
Credit for Prior Learning https://es.vccs.edu/admissions-aid/credits/request-credit-for-prior-learning/
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Eastern Shore Community College
College Level Information
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? YES! (Your Eastern Shore) is ESCC's culture of hospitality. YES! encourages students, teachers and staff to start from a positive perspective, develop personal YES!! visions and statements, and take proud ownership of the college and the Shore community. We invite you to discover your YES! at Your Eastern Shore Community College.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year The student's catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions We offer five transfer degrees with Guaranteed Admission Agreements with all public and many private four-year institutions.; https://www.vccs.edu/transfer-programs/
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
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This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 31 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Uniform Certificate of General Studies at Eastern Shore Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $5,053 $0 $5,053
Fees
Parking Fee $3 Per Credit $93 0 $93
Student Activity Fee $3 Per Credit $93 0 $93
Capital Fee $24 Per Credit $744 0 $744 Charged to out-of-state, business and military contract
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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