Carteret Community College offers programs of study in freshman-sophomore general education. By taking day and night classes, citizens of Carteret County and surrounding areas may complete general education requirements toward a bachelors degree by enrolling on a full-time or part-time basis. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions.

The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a minimum of 64 semester hours of approved college transfer courses.

Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.

Applicants seeking enrollment in the College Transfer Program should contact the College Transfer Counselor (252) 222-6153 for information concerning their plans and program information.