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 (17 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL 101 Freshman Seminar | 1 | Not Transferrable (Not Degree Applicable) |
|
| ENG 101 English Composition l | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| CPT 104 Intro to Information Technology | 3 | C | ISCI 002T Information Science Elective (MR-Elective 1) |
| MAT 110 College Algebra | 3 | C | MATH 111 Basic College Mathematics (PR-Elective 1) |
| CPT 236 Intro to Java Programming | 3 | C | ISCI 002T Information Science Elective (MR-Elective 2) |
| CPT 136 Computer Programming Lab | 1 | C | UNEL 001T Computer programming Lab (PR-Elective 2) |
| IST 225 Internet Communication | 3 | C | ITEC 362 Web Based Support Systems (PR- Tech System Course) |
Semester Two (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPT 244 Data Structures | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Data Structures (PR-Elective 3) |
| ENG 165 Professional Communications | 3 | C | MGMT 250 Professional Communication (PR-Professional Business Management Course) |
| CPT 242 Database | 3 | C | ITEC 265 Intro to Databases (PR- Professional Additional Course) |
| IST 226 Internet Programming | 3 | C | UNEL 001 Internet Programming (PR-Elective 4) |
| THE 101 Intro to Theatre or ART 101 Art History & Appreciation |
3 | C | THEA 200 Understanding & Apprec Theatre or ARTE 101 Intro to Art (CC-AIU) |
Semester Three (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPT 237 Advanced JAVA Programming | 3 | C | ISCI 003T Advanced JAVA Programming (MR-Elective 3) |
| CPT 247 UNIX Operating System | 3 | C | CSCE 215 UNIX/Linux Fundamentals (PR-Professional Additional Course) |
| IST 272 Relational Database | 3 | C | ISCI 002T Relational Databases (secondary articulation) (MR-Elective 4) |
| CPT 262 Advanced Web Page Publishing | 3 | C | ISCI 002T Advanced Web Page Publishing (PR-Elective 5) |
| CPT 185 Event Driven Programming | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Event Driven Programming (PR-Elective 6) |
Semester Four (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPT 264 Systems & Procedures | 3 | C | UNEL 002T Systems & Procedures (PR-Elective 7) |
| PSY 201 General Psychology | 3 | C | PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology (CC-GSS) |
| CPT 257 Operating Systems | 3 | C | CSCE 311 Operating Systems (PR-Elective 8) |
| CPT 282 Information Systems Security | 3 | C | CSCE 201 Intro to Computer Security (PR-Elective 9) |
| IST 235 Handheld Computer Programming or IST 270 Client/ Server Systems |
3 | C | UNEL 001T Handheld Computer Programming or ENCP 001T Client/ Server Systems (PR-Elective 10) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCI 201 Introduction to Information Science | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Carolina Core GHS | 3 | (CC) | |
| ISCI 202 Introduction to Info Lit & Tech or ISCI 259 UX Research Methods & Tools or ISCI 310 Research Methods in Info Sci |
3 | C | (MR) |
| STAT 110 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning or STAT 112 Statistics & the Media or STAT 201 Elementary Statistics or STAT 205 Elem. Statistics for the BIOL & LIFE Sci or STAT 206 Elementary Statistics for Business |
3 | (CC-ARP) | |
| ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Composition | 3 | C | (CC-CMW) |
Semester Six (15-17 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCI 301 Info Storage & Retrieval | 3 | C | (MR) |
| ISCI 250 Intro to Content Mgmt. Systems & Info Design | 3 | C | (MR) |
| User Populations (Choose from GLD Diversity/Social Advocacy list) | 3 | C | (PR-User Population) |
| Carolina Core GFL | 3-4 | (CC-GFL) | |
| Carolina Core SCI | 3-4 | (CC-SCI) |
Semester Seven (15-17 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCI 410 Knowledge Mgmt. or ISCI 415 Social Informatics |
3 | C | (MR) |
| ISCI 434 Intro to Knowledge Discovery | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Carolina Core SCI | 3-4 | (CC-SCI) | |
| Carolina Core CMS | 3 | (CC-CMS) | |
| Carolina Core GFL | 3-4 | (CC-GFL) |
Semester Eight (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCI 494 Independent Study in Info Sci or ISCI 496 Internship in Info Sci |
3 | C | (MR) |
| ISCI 560 Info Visualization | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Carolina Core VSR | 3 | (CC-VSR) | |
| Carolina Core- ARP | 3 | (CC-ARP) | |
| Founding Documents Course (if needed)* | 3 | (FD) |
*Founding Documents course can be satisfied with an overlay course or an individual course
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.