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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston Salem, NC
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available81
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio11:1
- Retention Rate63%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced Placement course credits, awarded for a score of three or higher, are acceptable as part of a student's successfully completed general education core under the CAA. Credit for two successive courses can only be awarded with a score of five. Students who receive AP course credit at a community college but do not complete the general education core will have AP credit awarded on the basis of the receiving institution's AP policy.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 121 Two-Dimensional Design |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ART 122 Three-Dimensional Design |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ART 114 Art History Survey I |
| 5 | 6 | ART 114 Art History Survey I & ART 115 Art History Survey II | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 111 General Biology I |
| 4 | 8 | BIO 111 General Biology I & BIO 112 General Biology II | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 271 Calculus I |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 271 Calculus I & MAT 272 Calculus II |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHM 151 General Chemistry I |
| 5 | 8 | CHM 151 General Chemistry I & CHM 152 General Chemistry II | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 210 Comparative Government |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CSC 151 JAVA Programming |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CSC 258 JAVA Enterprise Programs |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 131 Drawing I |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 113 Literature-Based Research |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | BIO 140 Environmental Biology & BIO 140A Environmental Biology Lab |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 121 Western Civilization I |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 121 Western Civilization I & HIS 122 Western Civilization II | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRE 111 Elementary French I |
| 5 | 6 | FRE 111 Elementary French I & FRE 112 Elementary French II | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | GER 111 Elementary German I |
| 5 | 6 | GER 111 Elementary German I & GER 112 Elementary German II | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 121 Music Theory |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 110 Conceptual Physics & PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 151 College Physics I | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 110 Conceptual Physics & PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 152 College Physics II | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 110 Conceptual Physics & PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 252 General Physics II | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 110 Conceptual Physics & PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab |
| 4 | 4 | PHY 252 General Physics II | |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 150 General Psychology (or) PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I |
| 5 | 6 | SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I & SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MAT 152 Statistical Methods I |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POL 120 American Government |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 131 American History I |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 131 American History I & HIS 132 American History II | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 111 World Civilizations I |
| 5 | 6 | HIS 111 World Civilizations I & HIS 112 World Civilizations II |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Adult Development and Aging
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
D
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrician
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
F
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
- Forensic Science and Technology
G
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Marketing
L
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
N
- Nanotechnology
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
O
- Office Management and Supervision
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
- Pre-Engineering
- Pre-Nursing Studies
R
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Study Abroad
- Weekend College
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