Articulation Agreements & Transfer Pathways

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Entry-level business, accounting, or administrative roles

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• University System of Georgia (USG) — USG/TCSG Business Articulation Agreement for Accounting, transition from business-related Associate’s degrees to baccalaureate degrees from USG’s business-related programs at any participating USG institution. (TCSG Agreement)
• Albany State University — AAS in Accounting to BS in Accounting (OFTC Agreement)
• The Citadel – AAS in Accounting to BS in Business Administration (OFTC Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Accounting -to- BAS in Business Management (OFTC Agreement)
• Robert Gordon University — AAS in Accounting -to- BA(Hons) Accounting and Finance (TCSG agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Accounting to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC),
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Office Administration and Technology (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Business Management Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Management and supervisory positions

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Albany State University — (OFTC Agreement)
  • AAS in Business Management to BS in Business Management
  • AAS Degree to BAS in Technology Management
• The Citadel — AAS in Business Management -to- BS in Business Administration (OFTC Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Business Management -to- BAS in Business Management or BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics (OFTC Agreement)
• Mercer University — AAS in Business Management -to- Bachelor’s Business Administration (BBA) (TCSG agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS in Business Management -to- BAS in Technical Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• Morris Brown College — AAS in Business Management -to- BS Organizational Management, Course Crosswalk (TCSG Morris Brown Articulation Agreement)
• Robert Gordon University — AAS in Business Management -to- BA (Hons) International Business Management (TCSG agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Business Management to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC),
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Office Administration and Technology (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)
• Western Governors University — AAS in Business Management -to- BS Accounting, BS Business Management, BS Communications, BS Finance, BS Healthcare Administration, BS Human Resource Management, BS Information Technology Management, BS Marketing, BS Project Management, BS Supply Chain and Operations Management,  or BS User Experience Design  (TCSG Agreement, Transfer Pathways)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Business Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Administrative assistants, office managers, and support professionals

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Albany State University — AAS Degree to BAS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• The Citadel — AAS in Business Technology -to- BS in Business Administration (OFTC Agreement)
• DeVry University — AAS in Business Technology -to- BS in Technical Management, (TCSG Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Business Technology -to- BAS in Business Management, BAS in Supervision and Management, or BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS in Business Technology -to- BAS in Technical Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Business Technology to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC),
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Office Administration and Technology (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)
• Western Governors University — AAS in Business Management -to- BS Accounting, BS Business Management, BS Communications, BS Finance, BS Healthcare Administration, BS Human Resource Management, BS Information Technology Management, BS Marketing, BS Project Management, BS Supply Chain and Operations Management,  or BS User Experience Design  (TCSG Agreement, Transfer Pathways)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Interdisciplinary Studies – Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Hair stylist, nail technician, skin care specialist/esthetician, manufacturer representative, hair colorist, salon owner, salon chain owner, salon manager, or retail specialist

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Criminal Justice Technology Diploma

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Positions in law enforcement, corrections or security such as: Community Police Officer, Detention Officer, EMS Coordinator, Police Officer, Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Dispatcher, Jailer, Private Probation Officer, Game Warden or Records Manager

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Albany State University — AAS in Criminal Justice Technology -to- BS in in Criminal Justice or BAS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Criminal Justice Technology -to- BAS in Supervision and Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS or Diploma in Criminal Justice Technology -to- BS in Criminal Justice, (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in ECCE to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Associate of Science in Education (ASEd)
• Early Childhood Care and Education Associate of Applied Science Degree (ECCE)

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• (ASEd) – Preschool teacher teacher assistant or paraprofessional in K-12 settings
• (ECCE) – Child care center worker, Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and elementary school paraprofessional positions

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• University System of Georgia (USG) — USG/TCSG Educator Preparation Articulation Agreement, transition from the associate degree in education (ASEd) to an EPP baccalaureate degree leading to initial teacher certification at any participating USG institution.
• Albany State University — AAS in ECCE -to- BS in Early Childhood Education, (OFTC Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in ECCE -to- BAS in Supervision & Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS in ECCE -to- Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Special Education, (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in ECCE to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Cybersecurity specialists, computer support specialists, hardware and software technicians, IT support technicians, computer repair technicians, programmers,  and technical support specialists

Step 3: Continue Your Education

OFTC cybersecurity graduates have transfer opportunities to complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at partner universities, including:

• University System of Georgia (USG) — USG/TCSG Cybersecurity Technology Articulation Agreement, transition from cybersecurity technology-related Associate’s degrees to baccalaureate degrees from USG’s cybersecurity technology programs at any participating USG institution.
• Albany State University — AAS in Cybersecurity -to- BS in Computer Science or BS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• DeVry University — AAS in Cybersecurity -to- BS in Technical Management, (TCSG Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Networking Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Computer sales specialists, computer repair technicians, network support specialists, systems analysts, cybersecurity specialists, IT troubleshooting technicians, software support specialists, and technical support specialists

Step 3: Continue Your Education

OFTC networking specialist graduates have transfer opportunities to complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor or Applied Science (BAS) degree at partner universities, including:

• Albany State University — AAS Degree -to- BS in Science in Computer Science or BS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• The Citadel — AAS in Business Technology -to- BS in Business Administration (OFTC Agreement)
• DeVry University — AAS in Networking Specialist -to- BS in Technical Management, (TCSG Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Networking Specialist -to- BAS in Supervision & Management, or BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Cybersecurity to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Radiologic Technologist after passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Georgia Military College — AAS in Radiologic Technology -to- BAS in Supervision and Management (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Radiologic Technology to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Health Care Management Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Allied Health Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Health care managers in a physician’s office or outpatient clinics

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Associate Degree in Nursing Bridge (ADN)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Registered Nurse (RN) after passing NCLEX

Step 3: Continue Your Education

OFTC nursing graduates have transfer opportunities to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at partner universities, including:

• University System of Georgia (USG) — ADN-to-BSN, (TCSG Agreement)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Albany State University, Clayton State University, College of Coastal Georgia, Columbus State University, Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College, Georgia Southern University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Georgia State University, Gordon State College, Middle Georgia State University, South Georgia State College, and University of West Georgia.
• Albany State University — ADN to BSN (OFTC Agreement)
• Aspen University — ADN to BSN pathway (OFTC Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Grand Canyon University — RN-to-BSN or Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), (TCSG CEP Contract)
• Herzing University — ADN-to-BSN or ASN-to-BSN, (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — RN-to-BSN Completion Program (OFTC Agreement)
  *Note: Course Name and Number Update Information

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Pharmacy Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Pharmacy Technician after passing the PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam)

Step 3: Continue Your Education

• Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:
  • Albany State University — AAS in Pharmacy Technology -to- BAS in Chemistry with Biology Concentration, (OFTC Agreement)
  • Georgia Military College — AAS in Pharmacy Technology -to- BAS in Supervision and Management,  (OFTC Agreement)
  • Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
  • Valdosta State University — AAS in Pharmacy Technology to:
    • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
    • BS in Organizational Leadership, (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

  Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Respiratory Therapist (RTs) after completion of OFTC’s CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program which meets educational requirements to apply for a Respiratory Care professional license in Georgia.

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Respiratory Care Associate -to- BAS in Supervision and Management,  (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS in Respiratory Care Associate -to- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Respiratory Therapy, (OFTC Agreement)
  *Note: Course Name and Number Update Information
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Respiratory Care Associate to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership, (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Air Conditioning Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Automation Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Automotive Fundamentals Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Diesel Equipment Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Electrical Control Systems Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Electronics Fundamentals Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Industrial Mechanical Systems Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Interdisciplinary Studies – Welding and Joining Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Mechatronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• NCCER Construction Management Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Precision Machining and Manufacturing Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Various, depending on degree

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Albany State University — AAS in Electronics Technology -to- BAS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Computer Support Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Computer Support Specialist Diploma

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Computer support specialists, hardware and software technicians, IT support technicians, computer repair technicians, programmers,  and technical support specialists

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• University System of Georgia (USG) — USG/TCSG Cybersecurity Technology Articulation Agreement, transition from cybersecurity technology-related Associate’s degrees to baccalaureate degrees from USG’s cybersecurity technology programs at any participating USG institution.
• Albany State University — AAS in Computer Support -to- BS in Computer Science or BS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• DeVry University — AAS in Computer Support Specialist -to- BS in Computer Information Systems, (TCSG Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Computer Support -to- BAS in Supervision & Management, or BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS or Diploma in Computer Support Specialist -to- BS in Information Technology  (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Computer Support to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Cybersecurity specialists, computer support specialists, hardware and software technicians, IT support technicians, computer repair technicians, programmers,  and technical support specialists

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• University System of Georgia (USG) — USG/TCSG Cybersecurity Technology Articulation Agreement, transition from cybersecurity technology-related Associate’s degrees to baccalaureate degrees from USG’s cybersecurity technology programs at any participating USG institution.
• Albany State University — AAS in Cybersecurity -to- BS in Computer Science or BS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• DeVry University — AAS in Cybersecurity -to- BS in Technical Management or BS in Computer Information Systems, (TCSG Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Cybersecurity -to- BAS in Supervision & Management, or BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS or Diploma in Cybersecurity -to- BS in Information Technology  (OFTC Agreement)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

Step 1: Start at OFTC

• Networking Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree

Step 2: Enter the Workforce

• Computer sales specialists, computer repair technicians, network support specialists, systems analysts, cybersecurity specialists, IT troubleshooting technicians, software support specialists, and technical support specialists

Step 3: Continue Your Education

Transfer into bachelor’s programs at partner universities, including:

• Albany State University — AAS Degree -to- BS in Science in Computer Science or BS in Technology Management, (OFTC Agreement)
• DeVry University — AAS in Networking Specialist -to- BS in Technical Management or BS in Computer Information Systems, (TCSG Agreement)
• Fort Hays State University — Any AAS -to- Bachelor of Technology Leadership, (TCSG Fort Hays State University Transfer and Articulation Agreement)
• Georgia Military College — AAS in Networking Specialist -to- BAS in Supervision & Management, or BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics, (OFTC Agreement)
• Middle Georgia State University — AAS or Diploma in Networking Specialist -to- BS in Information Technology  (OFTC Agreement)
• Valdosta State University — AAS in Networking Specialist to:
  • BAS in Human Capital Performance (Articulation Agreement with OFTC), or
  • BS in Organizational Leadership (Articulation Agreement with OFTC)

Note: Course name and number updates may apply.

University System of Georgia (USG) General Education Transfer Courses

TCSG USG General Ed Course Transfers
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)-USG agreement specifies 28 general education courses that are guaranteed to transfer between SACSCOC-accredited institutions, including Georgia College, Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia, Valdosta State University.

Note¹: This is a TCSG State-Wide Agreement.
Note²: Course name and number updates may apply.

Georgia Independent College Association (GICA) General Education Transfer Courses

TCSG Georgia Independent Colleges Association (GICA) Transfer Articulation Agreement
THE GICA and TCSG agreement specifies general education core classes that transfer to private institutions, including Mercer University, Berry College, Piedmont College, Shorter University, Young Harris College.

Note¹: This is a TCSG State-Wide Agreement.
Note²: Course name and number updates may apply.

Georgia Department of Education Articulation Agreements

Applies to high school students to bring credits from their high schools

TCSG Georgia Independent Colleges Association (GICA) Transfer Articulation Agreement
THE GICA and TCSG agreement specifies general education core classes that transfer to private institutions, including Mercer University, Berry College, Piedmont College, Shorter University, Young Harris College.

Note¹: This is a TCSG State-Wide Agreement.
Note²: Course name and number updates may apply.

Augusta University

• TCSG-Augusta University Articulation Agreement

Brenau University

• TCSG-Brenau Articulation Agreement

East Georgia State College

• OFTC-EGSC Articulation Agreement