The Associate of Baccalaureate Studies (ABS) degree is designed for students whose educational goal is to complete a baccalaureate degree by first earning an associate's degree at Macomb Community College and then transferring to a senior college or university (including college and university partners housed at Macomb Community College's University Center) to complete their baccalaureate degree.
Requirements
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or the GPA specified in the transfer plan, whichever is higher
- Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb
- Minimum 62 semester hours of credit in an Articulated Transfer Plan and compliance with the requirements of the plan which includes:
- A minimum of 32 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 and above, as described in the Group Concentrations table below; and
- A minimum of an additional 30 semester hours of required and elective courses in an Articulated Transfer Plan. While these plans are available on WebAdvisor, students are strongly encouraged to consult a counselor or advisor for guidance in following transfer plans.
Some colleges and universities require a grade point average higher than 2.0 and may specify a minimum grade which must be earned in each transfer course. These additional requirements will be indicated in the Articulated Transfer Plan and must be met by students following those plans in order to earn an Associate of Baccalaureate Studies degree.
Articulated Transfer Plans are written agreements between Macomb Community College and senior colleges and universities. These plans include courses which satisfy the general education requirements of the senior institution, foundation courses in the student's intended major, and electives which will transfer and be counted toward a student's degree completion at the senior institution. An Articulated Transfer Plan will also indicate dates within which the plan is recognized by the senior institution.
Because there are many Articulated Transfer Plans and optional courses are available within plans, students are strongly urged to work with a counselor or advisor on the selection of Transfer Plans and courses within plans. Students who follow Transfer Plans and/or select courses within Transfer Plans without consulting with a counselor or advisor may or may not satisfy the requirements for the Associate of Baccalaureate Studies degree.
Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Baccalaureate Studies (ABS) Degree
The minimum semester hours required for groups of Arts and Sciences courses is as follows:
| I. |
ENGL-1180 or ENGL-1210, and ENGL-1190 or ENGL-1220 |
6-8 Semester Hours |
| II. |
Mathematics or Science |
3-4 Semester Hours |
| III. |
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL-2010, INTL-2500, INTL-2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science (SOSC-1010) |
3-4 Semester Hours |
| IV. |
Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language (1260 or above), Humanities, INTL-2000, INTL-2300, Literature (2000 and above), Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts |
3-4 Semester Hours |
| V. |
Physical and Health Education Wellness (May be waived if Physical and Health Education is not a general education requirement in the student's transfer plan.) |
2-3 Semester Hours |
| VI. |
Completing the additional requirements of an Articulated Transfer Plan for a total of at least 32 semester hours in Arts and Sciences courses |
9-15 Semester Hours |
See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading.
Program Completion: Two Year/Seven Year Rule