Transfer Credit and Credit for Prior Learning

We value your prior training and experiences related to your program of study. South Piedmont Community College (SPCC) has established processes for awarding curriculum credit for college-level learning obtained through other institutions and prior learning experiences other than curriculum coursework (in accordance with the NCCCS State Board Code).  *Credit for prior learning (CPL) may be awarded when a student produces prior learning documentation that ensures all associated coursework and learning outcomes are at the collegiate level and comparable to those for SPCC programs.

To be eligible to receive credit, students must meet all of the following transfer and CPL criteria:

  • Meet all admission requirements for their program of study.
  • Be enrolled in a curriculum program to which the credit will directly apply.
  • Credit may only be awarded that is directly applicable to a student’s declared curriculum program of study, except for mandatory program requirements.
  • Meet the residency requirement for graduation.
  • Request a prior learning assessment consistent with SPCC’s procedures.
  • Provide all requested documentation. Documentation may include certification cards, certificates or any official documentation sent directly to the college.

*Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) – curriculum credit awarded for college-level learning obtained through prior learning experiences other than curriculum coursework.

SPCC evaluates credit for transfer from other collegiate level institutions. Students who have met the eligibility criteria and have completed coursework at other colleges and universities should submit official transcripts of all post-secondary work to the SPCC Admissions Office. Credit will be evaluated in the context of the current SPCC college catalog and awarded according to the following guidelines:

  • Prior coursework must correspond in instructional hours and content and must be substantially similar to SPCC courses required in the degree, diploma, or certificate being sought. Quarter-hour courses must equate to the semester-hour equivalent of the current required course, either by a combination of courses or as standalone by using the 3:2 ratio (2/3). Coursework must have been completed at a regionally accredited college recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges or other nationally known accrediting body.
  • All college-level courses completed with a “C” or better will be considered for transfer credit. If a course completed at another college is not transferred, but the student thinks it meets the course requirements, a course description from the year appropriate college catalog can be submitted for review. A final decision will be made by the College. Transfer credits will appear on the student’s SPCC transcript with a grade of TA, TB, or TC. Time limits may exist on courses that apply toward certain programs of study (e.g. computers/health sciences).

To be considered for acceptance of transfer credit from an international university, an official English language transcript is required and the student must have an International Transcript Evaluation completed by an evaluation agency at their expense. The transcript and the grading system can be submitted to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), for an international evaluation. A letter grade of “A,” “B,” or “C” and earned credit hours must be provided for each course. Course equivalencies based on terms such as “Excellent” or “Good” are not acceptable. If the official transcript is in the English language and the institution is accredited in the U.S., an International Transcript Evaluation may not be required.

Institutional accreditation is the educational accreditation of schools, colleges, and universities in the U.S. by one of the following institutional accrediting agencies: Middle State Commission on Higher Education, New England Commission of Higher Education, Higher Learning Commission, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Online institutional accredited college credits are considered for transfer credit.

A student might not receive credit for all previous courses. If a student did not successfully complete a course, the course is obsolete, South Piedmont does not have an equivalent course, the timeframe has expired, the course is graduate level, or if the previously attended college is not regionally accredited, are some examples of why a course may not transfer. Please contact the Registrar’s Office concerning any possible errors or questions regarding transcript evaluations.

Specific state and national industry certifications have been approved for potential curriculum credit. Students who have met the CPL criteria may complete the Credential to Credit Form and attach supporting documentation that substantiates credential attainment. Students will receive notification of the decision after qualified faculty/staff review the request.  Credit is awarded without a grade.

Students are responsible for providing evidence of their valid (non-expired) certification(s) which must have been issued within five (5) years prior (unless otherwise noted on *chart) to their request for articulated credit.  Students must maintain their certification throughout completion of the program. *Chart includes currently offered classes offered.

Industry CertificationsIssuing Agency/IndustryCreditsCourse Prefix/Number/TitleStart Date
Fundamental Payroll CertificationAmerican Payroll Association2ACC 140 Fundamental Payroll Certificationwithin last 5 years
QuickBooks Certified User ExamQuickBooks (Intuit)2ACC 150 Accounting Software Applicationswithin last 5 years
Certified BookkeeperAmer Inst of Professional Bookkeepers3ACC 180 Practices in Bookkeepingwithin last 5 years
NNCER HVAC Level 1NNCER5AHR 110 Intro to Refrigerationwithin last 5 years
Emp Ready: Air Cond Cert & Basic Ref & charg CertESCO5AHR 110 Intro to Refrigerationwithin last 5 years
Refrigerating Engineers & Tech Assoc (RETA)CAROCert Assist Refrig Operator (CARO)2AHR 115 Refrigeration Systemswithin last 5 years
Cert of Capability Business Analysis (CCBA)International Inst of Business Analysis3BAS 120 Intro to Analyticswithin last 5 years
SAS Base Programming SpecialistStat Analytical Sys (SAS)3BAS 150 Intro to Analytical Programswithin last 5 years
Assoc. Professional in Human ResourceSociety for Human Resource Managmt3BUS 153 Human Resource Managementwithin last 5 years
Senior Professional In Human ResourcesSociety for Human Resource Managmt15BUS 153 Human Resource Management
BUS 217 Employment Law and Regs
BUS 234 Training and Development
BUS 256 Recruit Select & Per Plan
BUS 259 HRM Applications
within last 5 years
Professional in Human ResourcesSociety for Human Resource Managmt6BUS 153 Human Resource Management
BUS 256 Recruit Select & Per Plan
within last 5 years
Ethical HackingEC Council4CCT 250 Network Vulnerabilities I8/15/2020
MOS (Microsoft Office) Word, Excel and Powerpoint; 2013 or 2016Microsoft3CIS 110 Introduction to Computers1/12/2018
NC Juvenile Justice OfficerNC Dept of Justice (NC DOJ)3CJC 113 Juvenile Justicewithin last 5 years
NC Juvenile Justice CounselorNC Dept of Justice (NC DOJ)3CJC 113 Juvenile Justicewithin last 5 years
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)Accredited by NC CJ Education & Training Standards ComI NC Sheriff’s Educa & Training Standards Commission3
3
4
3
3
CJC 131 Criminal Law
CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence
CJC 221 Investigative Principles
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 231 Constitutional Law
1 yr renewable w/ continued in-service training
Basic Correctional Officer Training (BCOT)NC Dept of Justice (NC DOJ)3
3
3
CJC 141 Corrections
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 232 Civil Liability
1 yr renewable w/ continued in-service training
Detention Officer Certification (DOCC)NC Dept of Justice (NC DOJ)3
3
3
CJC 141 Corrections
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 232 Civil Liability
1 yr renewable w/ continued in-service training
Sheriff’s Detention OfficerNC Dept of Justice (NC DOJ)9CJC 141 Corrections
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 232 Civil Liability
Until Cert is retired
Carpentry Level INCCER4CST 111 Construction I9/5/2023
CompTIA A+CompTIA3CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support7/24/2014
MOS Microsoft Office Excel 2013/2016Microsoft3CTS 130 Spreadsheet7/24/2014
AutoDesk AutoCAD Certified UserAutodesk3DFT 151 CAD I10/1/2014
Autodesk Cert User InventorAutodesk6DFT 151 CAD I
DFT 152 CAD II
within last 5 years
Autodesk Cert User RevitAutodesk6DFT 151 CAD I
DFT 152 CAD II
within last 5 years
AutoDesk AutoCAD Certified ProfessionalAutodesk3DFT 152 CAD II10/1/2014
Certified SOLIDWORKS AssociateSolidworks3DFT 154 Intro Solid Modeling10/1/2014
Child Development Associate Cred (CDA)
AND Non-expired Center-Based Infant-Toddler OR Preschool OR Family Child Care CDA Credential
CDA Council for Professional Recognition7EDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood Education
EDU 151 Creative Activities
within last 5 years
Mechatronics Industrial Electricity IPMMI Pack Mach Manuf Institute7ELC 111 Intro to Electricity
ELC 117 Motors and Controls
within last 5 years
NCCER Electrical Level 1NCCER4ELC 113 Residential Wiring11/12/2020
Mechatronics – Programmable Logic cont (PLC) IPMMI Pack Mach Manuf Institute3ELC 128 Intro to PLCwithin last 5 years
EMT – BasicNC Office of Emer Med Tec (NREMT)9EMS 110 EMT8/15/2012
NC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR
National Registered EMT
NCOEMS or NREMT9EMS 110 EMTwithin last 5 years
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)NCOEMS or NREMT17EMS 110 EMT
EMS 120 Advanced EMT
EMS 121 AEMT Clinical Practicum
within last 5 years
National Registered (AEMT)NC Office of Emer Med Tec (NREMT)17EMS 110 EMT
EMS 120 Advanced EMT
EMS 121 AEMT Clinical Practicum
within last 5 years
EMT – Paramedic
(NREMT)
(becoming a paramedic replaces EMT)
NCOEMS or NREMT45EMS 110 EMT
EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I
EMS 130 Pharmacology
EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management
EMS 160 Cardiology I
EMS 220 Cardiology II
EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II
EMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III
EMS 240 Patients with Spec Challenges
EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV
EMS 250 Medical Emergencies
EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies
EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies
EMS 285 EMS Capstone
within last 5 years
EMS Level I InstructorNC Office of Emer Med Ser (NC OEMS)3EMS 125 EMS Instructor Methodology5/24/2023
EMS LevelI I InstructorNC Office of Emer Med Ser (NC OEMS)3EMS 125 EMS Instructor Methodology5/24/2023
EMT – Paramedic & ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)2
3
EMS 160 Cardiology I
EMS 220 Cardiology II
8/15/2014
EMT – Paramedic & PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)2
3
EMS 240 Patients w/ Special Challenges
EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies
8/15/2012
EMT – Paramedic & ITLS (Intern Trauma Life Support) OR PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support)2EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies8/15/2012
National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100, 200, 300 & 400FEMA/EMI3EPT 150 Incident Managementwithin last 5 years
NC Firefighter I & II (2014 – 2019)NCOSFM & IFSAC3FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protectionwithin last 5 years
NC Firefighter (2019 to present)NCOSFM & IFSAC3FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protectionwithin last 5 years
NC Fire Investigator Tech (FIT)IAAI3FIP 128 Detection and Investigationwithin last 5 years
NC Cert Fire Investigator (CFI)NCOSFM & IFSAC3FIP 128 Detection and Investigationwithin last 5 years
NC Code Officials Qualifications BoardCOQB3FIP 136 Inspection and Codeswithin last 5 years
NC Fire Preve Inspector Level INCOSFM3FIP 136 Inspection and Codeswithin last 5 years
NC Fire Instructor IINCOSFM & IFSAC3FIP 224 Fire Instructor I & IIwithin last 5 years
NC Hazardous Mat TechNCOSFM & IFSAC5FIP 230 Chemistry of Haz-Matwithin last 5 years
NC Hazardous Mat Responder IINCOSFM & IFSAC5FIP 230 Chemistry of Haz-Matwithin last 5 years
NC Fire Officer IINCOSFM & IFSAC3FIP 276 Managing the Fire Servicewithin last 5 years
EMR – Emergency Medical ResponderNCOEMS or National Registry2HEA 112 First Aid and CPR7/1/2023
CPR, First Aid and AEDAmerican Red Cross or Heart Assoc.2HEA 112 First Aid and CPR7/1/2023
Electronic Controls Specialist CertInternational Fluid Power Society12HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
HYD 115 Industrial Hydraulics
ELC 128 Intro to PLC
ELC 131 Circuit Analysis
within last 5 years
Hydraulic Specialist CertInternational Fluid Power Society11HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
HYD 115 Industrial Hydraulics
HYD 180 Pneumatics in Automation
HYD 210 Advanced Hydraulics
within last 5 years
MSSC Certified Production Technician (Safety)MSSC (Manu Skills Stand Council)2ISC 112 Industrial Safety7/14/2014
OSHA-30 Cert General IndUSDOL Occup Saf & Health Adm2ISC 112 Industrial Safetywithin last 5 years
Certified Quality Improvement Assoc – CQIAAmerican Society for Quality9ISC 130 Intro To Quality Control
ISC 131 Quality Management
ISC 132 Mfg Quality Control
within last 5 years
Certified Six Sigma Green BeltAmerican Society for Quality6ISC 131 Quality Management
ISC 132 Mfg Quality Control
within last 5 years
Certified Six Sigma Black BeltAmerican Society for Quality9ISC 131 Quality Management
ISC 132 Mfg Quality Control
ISC 237 Quality Management
within last 5 years
Certified Quality Tech – CQTAmerican Society for Quality4MAC 114 Intro to Metrology
MAC 131 Blueprint Reading/Mach I
within last 5 years
Certified Calibration Tech – CCTAmerican Society for Quality5MAC 114 Intro to Metrology
OMT 110 Intro to Operations Mgmt
within last 5 years
NIMS CNC Turning Levels I & IINIMS2MAC 122 CNC Turning7/24/2014
NIMS CNC Milling Levels I & IINIMS2MAC 124 CNC Milling7/24/2014
NIMS Measure/Material & SafetyNIMS1MAC 171 Measure/Material & Safetywithin last 5 years
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Levels I-3NCCER13MNT 110 Intro to Maintenance Procedures
MNT 111 Maintenance Practices
MNT 165 Mechanical Industrial Systems
MNT 220 Rigging and Moving
MNT 222 Industrial Sys Schematics
MNT 230 Pumps & Piping Systems
within last 5 years
CompTIA Network+CompTIA3NET 125 Networking Basics7/24/2014
CompTIA Linux+CompTIA3NOS 120 Linux/UNIX Single User7/24/2014
MCTS Windows 7 ConfigurationMicrosoft3NOS 130 Windows Single User7/24/2014
MOS Microsoft Office Word 2013/2016Microsoft3
3
OST 136 Word Processing
OST 236 Adv Word/Information Processing
7/24/2014
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)Am Acad of Prof Coders (AAPC)3OST 148 Medical Coding Billing & Insurancewithin last 5 years
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Am Acad of Prof Coders (AAPC)3
3
3
OST 247 Procedure Coding
OST 248 Diagnostic Coding
OST 249 Medical Coding Certification Prep
within last 5 years
Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM)Am Acad of Prof Coders (AAPC)3OST 288 Medical Office Admin Capstonewithin last 5 years
CompTIA Security+CompTIA3SEC 110 Security Concepts7/24/2014
Sonography Physics & Instrumentation (SPI-ARDMS)ARDMS4SON 111 Sonographic Physics
SON 111AB & SON 111BB
8/1/2015
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) OR
Registered Technologist Vascular (RTV)
AND 6 mnths fulltime as a vascular technologist for CVS courses
ARDMS or ARRT2
3
5
8
8
SON 250 Vascular Sonography
SON 273 Advanced Vascular Sonography
CVS 162 CVS Clinical Ed III
CVS 260 CVS Clinical Ed IV
CVS 261 CVS Clinical Ed V
8/1/2015
NCCER Welding Level INCCER9WLD 110 Cutting Processes
WLD 111 Oxy-Fuel Welding
WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate
within last 5 years
AWS SENSE Welding I (Entry level cert)Am. Weld Society (AWS) THRU sense17WLD 110 Cutting Processes
WLD 111 Oxy-Fuel Welding
WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate
WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate
within last 5 years
AWS Certified Welder Program (SMAW) PlateAmerican Welding Society (AWS)5WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Platewithin last 5 years
AWS Certified Welder Program (GMAW) PlateAmerican Welding Society (AWS)4WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Platewithin last 5 years
NCCER Welding Level 2NCCER8WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate
within last 5 years
AWS Certified Welder Program (GTAW) PlateAmerican Welding Society (AWS)4WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Platewithin last 5 years

Students who have met the CPL criteria and have completed one of the approved Continuing Education (CE) courses at SPCC with a grade of satisfactory may request to receive the equivalent curriculum course credit on their SPCC transcript. Each approved CE course articulation has an approved date of origin; CE courses completed prior to the approved date of origin are not eligible for articulation.

Requests are made by completing the Continuing Education to Credit Form.   Students will receive notification of the decision after qualified faculty/staff review the request.  Credit is awarded without a grade.

*Chart includes currently offered classes offered.

Continuing Education/Non-Credit CourseStart DateCurriculum Course(s)Credits
AHR 3123B Introduction to Refrigeration11/20/2015AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration5
AHR 3131C HVACR Electricity7/1/2020AHR 111 HVACR Electricity3
AHR 3131A Heating Technology7/1/2020AHR 112 Heating Technology4
AHR 3131B Comfort Cooling7/1/2020AHR 113 Comfort Cooling4
AHR 3131G Residential System Design7/1/2020AHR 211 Residential System Design3
AHR 3131K HVACR Building Code10/5/2018AHR 213 HVACR Building Code2
AUT 3137A Engine Repair3/14/2016AUT 116 Engine Repair3
AUT 3137F Engine Repair Lab3/14/2016AUT 116A Engine Repair Lab1
AUT 3137C Suspension & Steering Systems11/20/2015AUT 141 Suspension & Steering Systems3
AUT 3137D Brake Systems11/20/2015AUT 151 Brake Systems3
CCT 3110A Intro to Cyber Crime7/1/2020CCT 110 Intro to Cyber Crime3
LET-3110 Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET)1/1/2024CJC 131 Criminal Law
CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence
CJC 221 Investigative Principles
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 231 Constitutional Law
PED 125 Self-Defense
17
CJC 3941 Detention Officer Training7/1/2023CJC 141 Corrections
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 232 Civil Liability
9
CJC 5034 Basic Correctional Officer Training1/1/2015CJC 141 Corrections
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention
CJC 232 Civil Liability
9
CSC 3118A Swift Programming I7/1/2020CSC 118 Swift Programming I3
CSC 3110M C++ Programming7/1/2020CSC 134 C++ Programming3
CSC 3218A Swift Programming II7/1/2020CSC 218 Swift Programming II3
NET 3100A Network & Sec Foundation7/1/2020CTI 120 Network & Sec Foundation3
CET 3100B Hardware/Software Support2/23/2016CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support3
SGR 3100D Intro to Digital Media7/1/2020DME 110 Intro to Digital Media3
SGR 3100E Graphic Design Tools7/1/2020DME 115 Graphic Design Tools3
SGR 3100F Intro to Multimedia Appl7/1/2020DME 120 Intro to Multimedia Appl3
ELC 3119A Residential Wiring4/26/2017ELC 113 Residential Wiring4
ELC 3119F Industrial Wiring12/1/2016ELC 115 Industrial Wiring4
MNT 3065L Motors and Controls12/1/2016ELC 117 Motors and Controls4
ELC 3100A Electric Code License Prep7/1/2020ELC 118 Electric Code License Prep2
MEC 3138A Introduction to PLC10/3/2023ELC 128 Introduction to PLC3
EMS 4200 Emergency Medical Technician7/1/2023EMS 110 EMT9
EMS 4300 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)7/1/2023EMS 110 EMT
EMS 120 – Advanced EMT
EMS 121 – AEMT Clinical Practicum
17
EMS 4400 Paramedic7/1/2023EMS 110 EMT
EMS 122 Clinical Practicum I
EMS 130 Pharmacology
EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management
EMS 160 Cardiology I
EMS 220 Cardiology II
EMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum II
EMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III
EMS 240 Patients with Special Challenges
EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV
EMS 250 Medical Emergencies
EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies
EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies
EMS 285 EMS Capstone
45
EMS 3001 EMS Education & Administration7/1/2023EMS 125 EMS Instructor Methodology3
EPT 4100 NIMS ICS 100 & 700 &
EPT 4200 NIMS ICS 200 &
EPT 4300 NIMS ICS 300 &
EPT 4400 NIMS ICS 400
7/1/2023EPT 150 Incident Management3
Classes from 2014-2019
FIP 3040 General and Communications
FIP 3041, 3042, 3043, 3044, 3045, 3046, 3047, 3048, 4049 Fireground Ops 1-9
FIP 3051 Fire & Life Safety Initiatives
FIP 3556 Hazardous Materials Operations
FIP 6413 Safety and Survival
FIP 7000 Traffic Incident Management
FIP 7001 Emergency Medical Care
7/1/2023FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protection3
2019 to Present
FIP 3030 Fire Fighter Series:
FIP 3031 Block 1
FIP 3032 Block 2
FIP 3033 Block 3
7/1/2023FIP 120 Intro to Fire Protection3
FIP 7100 NC Fire Investigator Tech
OR
FIP 4214 Fire Arson Detection
7/1/2023FIP 128 Detection and Investigation3
COD 3120 Fire Prevention Inspection I7/1/2023FIP 136 Inspection and Codes3
FIP 3812 Fire Instructor II7/1/2023FIP 224 Fire Instructor I and II4
FIP 3563 Hazmat Technician7/1/2023FIP 230 Chem Of Hazardous Mat I5
FIP 3719 NC Fire Office II7/1/2023FIP 276 Managing Fire Services3
EMS 4100 Emergency Medical Responder7/1/2023HEA 112 First Aid and CPR2
SEF 3001033 First Aid and CPR7/1/2023HEA 112 First Aid and CPR2
HYD 3607A Hydraulics/Pneumatics I11/20/2015HYD 110 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I3
MED 3235 Medical Terminology10/2/2023MED 121 Medical Terminology3
MED 3235D Medical Terminoloy I & II10/2/2023MED 121 Medical Terminoloy I
MED 122 Medical Terminology II
6
MED 3235C Medical Terminology II10/2/2023MED 122 Medical Terminology II3
MLA 3022B Phlebotomy Experience10/13/2021MED 150 Laboratory Procedures I5
CIT 3100A Keyboarding2/23/2016OST 131 Keyboarding2
MED 3300M Medical Coding & Billing, Part 210/1/2020OST 247 Procedure Coding
OST 248 Diagnostice Coding
OST 249 Medical Coding Certification Prep
9
SEC 3100A Security Concepts7/1/2020SEC 110 Security Concepts3
AUT 3137E Introduction to Transport Tech3/14/2016TRN 110 Introduction to Transport Tech2
AUT 3137B Transportation Climate Control3/14/2016TRN 140 Transportation Climate Control3
AUT 3109I Basic Welding for Transportation7/1/2020TRN 180 Basic Welding for Transportation3
WLD 3106AA Cutting Processes11/20/2015WLD 110 Cutting Processes2
WLD 3106AB SMAW (Stick) Plate11/20/2016WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate5
WLD 3106AC GTAW (TIG) Plate11/20/2015WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate4
WLD 3106AD Symbols & Specifications11/20/2015WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications3

Students entering SPCC from North Carolina public high schools may be awarded articulated credit as provided by state and local agreements. Students must also meet the following criteria:

  • Enroll at SPCC within two years of High School graduation AND
  • Request credit that is *directly applicable to the student’s declared curriculum program of study AND
  • Submit an official NC public high school transcript (CFNC transcripts do not include CTE post-assessment information) AND
  • Obtain a final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND
  • Provide official proof of learning (Score 90 or higher on the CTE post-assessment, Performance-based measurement that meets course proficiency, or industry credential)

Requests are made by completing the High School to Community College Credit Form and attaching official supporting documentation if necessary. *Classes with an (*) directly apply to programs offered at SPCC.

High School Course(s)SPCC College Course(s)
*AA22 Animal Science II – Food AnimalANS 110 Animal Science
*AS32 Agriculture Mechanics IIWLD 112 Basic Welding OR
TRN 180 Welding for Transp
*AU21 Sustainable Agric Production I AND
*AU21I Sustainable Agric Production II
AGR 139 Intro to Sustainable AG
*BA20 Accounting IIACC 150 Accounting Software Applications
*CC10 Microsoft Word & Power PointOST 136 Word Processing
*CC11 Microsoft ExcelCTS 130 Spreadsheet &
CTS 230 Advanced Spreadsheet
*CD10 Adobe Visual Design IDME 110 Intro to Media Technology
*CD11 Adobe Visual Design IIDME 115 Graphic Design Tools
*CD14 Adobe Video Design IDME 140 Intro to Audio/Video Media
*CD20 3D Modeling & Animation I AND
*CD30 Game Art and Design I
SGD 111 Introduction to SGD
*CI10 Cisco Network Eng Tech I AND
*CI11 Cisco Network Eng Tech II
NET 125 Introduction to Networks &
NET 126 Switching and Routing &
NET 225 Enterprise Networking
*CI30 Cybersecurity I AND
*CI31 Cybersecurity II
SEC 110 Security Concepts
*CP10 Python Programming I AND
*CP11 Python Programming II
CSC 121 Python Programming
*CS30 Intro to Data Science AND
*CS31 SAS Base Programming
CSC 152 SAS
*FE11 Early Childhood Edu IEDU 119 Intro to Early Childhood
*FE12 Early Childhood Edu IIEDU 151 Creative Activities
*IC00 Construction Core and
*IC41 Electrical Trades I and
*IC42 Elecctrical Trades II
ELC 113 Residential Wiring
IC21 Carpentry I AND
IC22 Carpentry II
ARC 112 Const Materials and Methods
*IC61 Drafting I and
*IV22 Drafting II-Engineering
DFT 151 CAD I
*IM41 Metals Manufacturing Tech I and
*IM42 Metals Manufacturing Tech II
BPR 111 Print Reading &
MAC 111 Machining Technology I &
MAC 151 Machining Calculations
*IM61 Welding Tech I and
*IM62 Welding Tech II
WLD 110 Cutting Processes &
WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate
*IM61 Welding Technology IWLD 110 Cutting Processes
*IM63 Welding Technology IIIWLD 121 GMAW (MIG) Plate
*IP22 Emergency Medical Technology IIEMS 110 Emergency Med Technology
*IT11 Automotive Service FundTRN 110 Intro to Transportation
*IT30 Collision Repair FundTRN 110 Intro to Transportation
*ME11 Entrepreneurship IBUS 139 Entrepreneurship I
*MM51 MarketingMKT 120 Principles of Marketing
BA10 Accounting IACC 115 Intro to Transportation
CD12 Adobe Digital DesignWEB 110 Web Development Fundamentals
CD20 3D Modeling & Animation I AND
CD21 3D Modeling & Animation II
SGD 114 3D Modeling I
CI01 Computer Eng Tech I AND
CI02 Computer Eng Tech II
CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I &
CTS 120 Hardware/Software Support
CI20 Network Administration I &
CI21 Network Administration II
NET 110 Networking Concepts
CS10 Introduction to Computer ScienceCSC 119 Programming Orientation
CS20 Computer Science II AND
CS21 Computer Science II
CSC 120 Computer Fundamentals I
FC14 Counseling and Mental Health IIHSE 120 Interpersonal Relations
FI23 Interior Design TechnologyARC 225 Architectural Bldg Inf Modeling I &
ARC 225A Arch Bldg Modeling I lab
HN43 Nursing FundamentalsNAS 101 Nursing Aide I
IC00 Construction Core and
IC11 Masonary I and
IC12 Masonary II
MAS 110 Masonry I
IC00 Construction Core and
IC21 Carpentry I
CST 110 Intro to Construction
IC13 Masonary IIIMAS 110 Masonry I
IC61 Drafting IDFT 111 Technical Drafting &
DFT 111A Technical Drafting I Lab
IC61 Drafting I and
IC62 Drafting II-Architectural
DFT 115 Architectural Drafting
IM21 Woodworking I and
IM22 Woodworking II
CAB-111 Cabinetmaking
IT16 Auto Service I and
IT17 Auto Service II and
IT18 Auto Service III
TRN 111 Chassis Maint/Light Repair &
TRN 112 Powertrain Maint/Light Repair &
AUT 113 Automotive Servicing I
*must complete MLR task list
IT30 Collision Repair Fund and
IT31 Coll Repair I and
IT32 Coll Repair II -Non-stru
AUB 121 Non-structural Damage I
IT30 Collision Repair Fund and
IT31 Coll Repair I and
IT33 Coll Repair II -Refin
AUB 111 Painting and Refinishing I
MI31 Sales IMKT 123 Fundamentals of Selling

Students who have met the CPL criteria and have prior learning in industry recognized training and/or credentials from North Carolina Public Safety Training Organizations (NCDPS, NCOSFM, NCDOJ, NCCCS, NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and NC Sheriffs’ Education and Training Commission), may receive credit on their SPCC transcript for Public Safety Training (PST) courses as specified in the NCCCS Common Course Library.

Request is made by completing the Public Safety Training Credit Form  and attaching supporting documentation of state-mandated, agency, or non-credit training including documentation of required minimum hours. Students will receive notification of the decision after qualified faculty/staff review the request.  Credit is awarded without a grade.

CourseCourse TitleDocumentationIssuing Organization
PST-120NCDPS Correctional Off Tr (160 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Commission
PST-123NC Sherriff’s Telecom (47 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingNC Sheriffs’ Edu. & Training Commission
PST-124Sheriff’s Detention Officer (174 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingNC Sheriffs’ Edu. & Training Commission
PST-125NC Juvenile Justice Officer (160 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com
PST-126NC Juvenile Justice Counselor (162 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com
PST-127NC Probation & Parole Officer (216 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com
PST-151NC Justice Academy (16 hr)Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST-152NC Justice Academy (48 Hr)Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST-153NC Justice Academy
(80 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST-154NC Justice Academy
(128 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST-155NC Justice Academy
(176 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST 156NC Justice Academy
(224 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST 157NC Justice Academy
(272 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST 158NC Justice Academy
(320 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST 159NC Justice Academy
(368 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNC Criminal Justice Edu. & Training Standards Com & NC Sheriffs’ Education & Training Com
PST 161NC OSFM Training
(16 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 162NC OSFM Training
(48 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 163NC OSFM Training
(80 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 164NC OSFM Training
(128 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 165NC OSFM Training
(176 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 166NC OSFM Training
(224 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 167NC OSFM Training
(272 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 168NC OSFM Training
(320 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 169NC OSFM Training
(368 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion FROM the training delivery agencyNCOSFM (NC Office of State Fire Marshal)
PST 171NCCCS Public Safety
(16 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 172NCCCS Public Safety
(48 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 173NCCCS Public Safety
(80 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 174NCCCS Public Safety
(128 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 175NCCCS Public Safety
(176 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 176NCCCS Public Safety
(224 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 177NCCCS Public Safety
(272 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 178NCCCS Public Safety
(320 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 179NCCCS Public Safety
(368 hr)
Official documentation of successful completion of training provided by the NCCCSNCCCS Continuing Education
PST 181NCDPS Unarmed Sec Guard (16 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingUnarmed Security Guard Training by NCDPS Private Protection Services
PST 182NCDPS Armed Sec Off (40 hr)Official documentation of successful completion of state-mandated trainingArmed Security Officer Tran Firearms by NCDPS Private Protection Svcs
PST 189NCDOJ Prof CertOfficial certificate of completion and associated transcript for the programProf. Certificate program by NCDOJ

Students who have met the CPL criteria and have completed an approved standardized exam may receive standardized credit on their SPCC transcript. All standardized exams must be within the last 5 years.

Request is made by submitting appropriate documentation verifying official scores. An official score report from the College Board must be provided to the College’s Admissions Office for Advance Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) consideration. An official score report from International Baccalaureate (IB) must be provided to the College’s Admissions Office for IB consideration.

Course credit is awarded based upon the academic program of study. For Advanced Placement credit, a grade of “AP” is awarded on the student transcript. For CLEP, credit is awarded without a grade on the student transcript.

AP ExamSCORE OF 3SCORE OF 4SCORE OF 5
2D DesignART 121
3D DesignART 122
Art HistoryART 114ART 114 & 115
BiologyBIO 111BIO 111 & 112
Calculus ABMAT 171, 172, 271
Calculus BCMAT 171, 172, 271 & 272
ChemistryCHM 151CHM 151 & 152
Chinese Language and CultureCHI 111 & 112CHI 111, 112, 211, 212
Computer Science ACIS 115CIS 115 & CSC 151
Computer Science PrinciplesCIS 110
DrawingART 131
English Language & CompositionENG 111 & 112
English Literature & CompositionENG 111 & 112
Environmental ScienceBIO 140 & 140A
European HistoryHIS 121 & 122
French Language and CultureFRE 111 & 112FRE 111, 112, 211FRE 111, 112, 211, 212
German Language and CultureGER 111 & 112GER 111, 112, 211, 212
Government and Politics ComparativePOL 210
Human GeographyGEO 111
Italian Language and CultureITA 111 & 112ITA 111, 112, 211ITA 111, 112, 211, 212
Japanese Language and CultureJPN 111 & 112JPN 111, 112, 211, 212
LatinLAT 111 & 112LAT 111, 112, 211LAT 111, 112, 211, 212
MacroeconomicsECO 252
MicroeconomicsECO 251
Music TheoryMUS 121
Physics 1: Algebra-BasedPHY 151
Physics 2: Algebra-BasedPHY 152
Physics C MechanicsPHY 251
Physics C: Electricity and MagnetismPHY 252
PrecalculusMAT 171
PsychologyPSY 150
Spanish Language and CultureSPA 111 & 112SPA 111, 112, 211SPA 111, 112, 211, 212
Spanish Literature and CultureSPA 111, 112, 211SPA 111, 112, 211, 212
StatisticsMAT 152
US Government & PoliticsPOL 120
US HistoryHIS 131 & 132
World HistoryHIS 111 & 112
CLEP ExamScore RequiredCurriculum Course(s)
American Government50POL 120
American Literature50ENG 231
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature50ENG 112
Biology50BIO 111 & 112
Calculus50MAT 271
Chemistry50CHM 151 & 152
College Algebra50MAT 171
College Composition50ENG 111 & 112
College Composition Modular50ENG 111
English Literature50ENG 241
Financial Accounting50ACC 120
French Language Level 1 Proficiency50FRE 111 & 112
French Language Level 2 Proficiency59FRE 111,112,211
German Language Level 1 Proficiency50GER 111 & 112
German Language Level 2 Proficiency60GER 111,112, 211
History of the US I50HIS 131
History of the US II50HIS 132
Human Growth Development50PSY 241
Humanitites50HUM 211
Information Systems50CIS 110
Introduction to Educational Psychology50PSY 263
Introductory Business Law50BUS 115
Introductory Psychology50PSY 150
Introductory Sociology50SOC 210
Precalculus50MAT 171
Precalculus65MAT 171 & 172
Principles of Macroeconomic50ECO 252
Principles of Microeconomics50ECO 251
Principles of Management50BUS 137
Principles of Marketing50MKT 120
Spanish Language Level 1 Proficiency50SPA 111 & 112
Spanish Language Level 2 Proficiency63SPA 111,112,211, 212
Spanish with Writing Level 1 Proficiency50SPA 111 & 112
Spanish with Writing Level 2 Proficiency65SPA 111, 112, 211, 212
Western Civilization 150HIS 111
Western Civilization 250HIS 112
IB Course/examlevelMin ScoreCurriculum Course(s)
BiologySL4BIO 110
BiologyHL4
5
BIO 111
BIO 111, 112
Business ManagementSL5BUS 137
Business ManagementHL4BUS 137
ChemistrySL4CHM131, 131A
ChemistryHL4CHM 151, 152
English Language A: LiteratureSL4ENG111
English Language A: LiteratureHL4ENG111
Foreign Language Language BSLno credit
Foreign Language Language BHL4
5
6
111/112
111/112/211
111/112/211/212
Math: Analysis and ApproachesSL5MAT172, 271
Math: Analysis and ApproachesHL4MAT271, 272
Math: Applications and InterpretationSL5MAT271, 263, 171
Math: Applications and InterpretationHL4MAT271, 263
PhysicsSLno credit
PhysicsHL4PHY 151
PHY 251, 252
PsychologySL5PSY 150
PsychologyHL4PSY 150