Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at Midlands Technical College for assistance in
navigating coursework in your MTC program of study. Your University of South Carolina
advisor will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after
transfer.
Courses to be completed at Midlands Technical College
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL 101 College Orientation | 1 | Not Transferrable (Not Degree Applicable) |
|
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| BIO 101 Biological Science I | 4 | C | BIOL 101/101L Biological Principles I & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| MAT 112 Precalculus | 5 | C | MATH 115 Precalculus (PR-Elective) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC-CMS) |
Semester Two (17-18 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| MAT 130 Elementary Calculus or MAT 140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus |
3-4 | C | MATH 122 Calculus for BA & Soc. Sci. or MATH 141 Calculus I (CC- ARP) |
| BIO 102 Biological Science II | 4 | C | BIOL 102/102L Biological Principles II & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| CHM 110 College Chemistry | 4 | C | CHEM 111/111L General Chemistry I & Lab (PR-Supporting Course) |
| HIS 201 American History: Disc to 1877 or HIS 202 American History: 1877 to Present |
3 | C | HIST 111 US Hist to 1865 or HIST 112 US History Since 1865 (CC-GHS/FD CC-GHS) |
Semester Three (18 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 140 Analytical Geometry & Calculus I | 4 | C | MATH 141 Calculus I (CC-ARP) |
| CHM 111 College Chemistry II | 4 | C | CHEM 112/112L General Chemistry II & Lab (PR-Supporting Course) |
| PHY 201 Physics I | 4 | C | PHYS 201/201L General Physics I & Lab (PR-Supporting Course) |
| PSC 201 American Government | 3 | C | POLI 201 American National Government (CC-VSR/FD) |
| IST 225 Internet Communications | 3 | C | ITEC 362 Web-Based Support Systems (PR-Cognate) |
Semester Four (13 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics | 3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics (CC-ARP) |
| PHY 202 Physics II | 4 | C | PHYS 202/202L General Physics II & Lab (PR-Cognate) |
| PSY 201 General Psychology | 3 | C | PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (CC-GSS) |
| MUS 105 Music Appreciation or ART 101 Art History and Appreciation or THE 101 Introduction to Theatre |
3 | C | MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or ARTE 101 Introduction to Art or THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciation of Theatre (CC-AIU) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Five (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH 302 Introduction to Public health | 3 | C | (CR) |
| EXSC 191 Physical Activity & Health | 3 | C | (CR) |
| EXSC 223/223L Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab | 4 | C | (MR) |
| Cognate Course (300-level or above) | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Foreign Language or other Carolina Core Requirement | 3 | (CC-GFL) |
Semester Six (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC 224/224L Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab | 4 | C | (MR) |
| EPID 410 Principles of Epidemiology | 3 | C | (CR) |
| PUBH 302 Introduction to Public Health | 3 | C | (CR) |
| SOCY 101 Introductory Sociology | 3 | C | (CR) |
| Foreign Language or other Carolina Core Requirement | 3 | (CC-GFL) |
Summer (4 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC 330/330L Exercise Physiology Lab | 4 | C | (MR) |
Semester Seven (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC 401 Practicum Preparation | 1 | C | (MR) |
| EXSC 335 Biomechanics of Human Movement or EXSC 410 Psychology of Physical Activity |
3 | C | (MR) |
| Cognate Course (300-level or above) | 3 | C | (PR) |
| EXSC 351 Acquisition of Motor Skills | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Exercise Science Cognate | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Exercise Science Cognate | 3 | C | (PR) |
Semester Eight (12 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXSC 444 Exercise Science Practicum | 6 | C | (MR/CC-INT) |
| Exercise Science Cognate | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Exercise Science Cognate | 3 | C | (PR) |
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.