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 (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Composition l | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC-CMW) |
| COL 105 Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR- Elective) |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | C | SOCY 101 Introductory Sociology (CC-GSS) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics or GEO 105 Digital Mapping & Geospatial Analysis |
3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics or GEOG 105 Digital Earth (CC-ARP) |
| ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or MUS 105 Music Appreciation or THE 101 Introduction to Theatre |
3 | C | ARTE 101 Introduction to Art or MUSC 110 Introduction to Music or THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciating Theatre (CC-AIU) |
Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition ll | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| PSY 201 General Psychology | 3 | C | PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology (CR- Social Science) |
| GEO 205 Physical Geography | 4 | C | GEOG 104 Introduction to Physical geography (CC-SCI) |
| HIS 201 American History: Discovery to 1877 | 3 | C | HIST 111 US History to 1865 (CC-GHS/FD) |
| SOC 205 Social Problems | 3 | C | SOCY 003T Social Problems (MR) |
Semester Three (15 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 220 Sociology of the Family | 3 | C | SOCY 003T Sociology of the Family (MR) |
| PHI 105 Introduction to Logic or PHI 106 Logic II Inductive Reasoning or GEO 105 Digital Mapping & Geospatial Analysis |
3 | C | PHIL 114 Introduction to Formal Logic or PHIL 111 Intro to Logic II or GEOG 105 The Digital Earth (CC-ARP) |
| HIS 102 Western Civilization Post 1689 or HIS 104 World History l |
3 | C | HIST 102 Eur. Civ: Mid-17th Century or HIST 001T World History l (CR- Fine Arts /Humanities) |
| PSC 205 Politics & Government | 3 | C | POLI 105 Introduction to Politics (PR-Elective) |
| REL 101Introduction to Religion | 3 | C | RELG 101 Exploring Religion (PR-Elective) |
Semester Four (16 Credit Hours)
| MTC Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANT 202 Cultural Anthropology | 3 | C | ANTH 102 Understanding Other Cultures (PR-Elective) |
| HIS 131 African American History: 1877-Present | 3 | C | HIST 212 Black Experience- US from 1865 (CR-Fine Arts /Humanities) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC-CMS) |
| BIO 205 & 206 Ecology/Ecology Lab | 4 | C | BIOL 270/270L Introduction to Environmental Biology & Lab (CC-SCI) |
| SOC 210 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 | C | SOCY 350 Juvenile Delinquency (MR) |
Courses to be completed after transfer to USC
Finish advanced degree coursework and graduation requirements.
Semester Five (15-16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCY 391 Sociological Research Methods | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3 | (CR) | |
| Foreign Language or Other CC Requirement | 3-4 | (CC-GFL or CC) |
Semester Six (15-16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCY 392 Elementary Statistics for Sociologists | 3 | C | (MR) |
| SOCY Elective (300 Level or Above) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Humanities or Fine Arts | 3 | (CR) | |
| Foreign Language or other CC Requirement | 3-4 | (CC-GFL or other CC) |
Semester Seven (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCY 393 Sociological Theory | 3 | C | (MR) |
| SOCY Elective (500 Level or Above) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Cognate or Minor Course | 3 | C | (PR) |
| Minor Course or Approved Elective | 3 | C (minor) |
(PR) |
| Foreign Language or Other CC Requirement | 3 | (CC-GFL or other CC) |
Semester Eight (15-16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCY 561 Real World Research Experience | 3 | C | (MR) |
| SOCY Elective (500 Level or Above) | 3 | C | (MR) |
| Minor Course or Approved Elective | 3 | C (minor) |
(PR) |
| CC Requirement or Approved Elective | 3 | (CC or PR) | |
| Approved Elective | 3-4 | (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.