UNC Pembroke

Transfer Guide

UNC Pembroke
Political Science, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): General, International Studies, Pre-Law, or Public Policy and Administration
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Students who attended a college or university after graduating from high school should apply for admission as a transfer applicant and meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum 24 hours of transferable college-level coursework (completed or in progress)
  • Applicants with less than 24 transferable credit hours may be reviewed based on freshman criteria.
  • Students under the age of 21 will also be expected to meet the freshman admission criteria.
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for all college courses as calculated by the UNC Pembroke Undergraduate Admissions Office.

Some academic programs at UNCP may have admission requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
transfer@uncp.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Not Applicable. 

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNV 1000: Freshman Seminar Academic Transition Required Course
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1050: Composition I English Composition Suggested Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1060: Composition II English Composition Suggested Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 1020: Introduction to Sociology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
POL 120: American Government 3 PLS 1010: Intro to Amer Nationl Govermnt UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MAT 1050: Intro to College Mathematics UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
POL 110: Intro Political Science 3 PLS 1000: Intro to Political Science Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Any CAA Humanities/Fine Arts Course (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Pembroke:

  • Satisfy University graduation requirements outlined in the academic catalog. 
  • Writing Intensive Program
    • As a requirement for graduation, students must complete nine semester credit hours of Writing Enriched and Writing in the Discipline courses. One course must be a Writing in the Discipline course.
  • Indigenous Cultures & Communities (ICC) Requirement
    • Students transferring to UNCP with 60 (or more) transfer credit hours are required to take EITHER one (1) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour course
    • OR one (1) ICC designated and department-approved co-curricular learning experience.
    • Students transferring to UNCP with fewer than 60 transfer credit hours are required to take EITHER two (2) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour courses OR one (1) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour course AND one (1) ICC designated and department-approved co-curricular learning experience.

Note: Additional General Education courses identified as “suggested courses” on this guide align with UNCP General Education requirements. Students completing the AA/AS degrees will be waived from these requirements at UNCP and can make other selections while at the Community College; however, students considering an early transfer are advised to follow these recommendations.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PLS 1000: Intro to Political Science 3

If not completed at NCCC.
PLS 1010: Intro to Amer Nationl Govermnt 3

If not completed at NCCC.
PLS 2000: Int Comp Politics 3

or PLS 2510. Introduction to World Politics (3 credits) Students pursuing a concentration in International Studies are required to take both PLS 2000 and 2510​*Students pursuing a concentration in International Studies are required to take both PLS 2000 and 2510
PLS 2170: Jud Pro & Behav 3
PLS 2330: Intro To Theory and Methods 3
PLS 3520: Writing in Pol Sci 3
General Option 18

Choose any six additional Political Science (PLS or PLSS) or Public Administration (PA or PADS) courses with at least four of the six at the 3000 or 4000 level.
International Studies Option 15
  • Students must take both PLS 2000 and 2510 as core courses.
  • Any two courses from
    • PLSS 3000 - PLSS 3100 Regional Area Studies (3 credits each)
  • Three other courses taken from the following list:
    • PLS 2060. Model United Nations (3 credits) ***
    • PLS 2070. Model Arab League (3 credits) ***
    • PLS 2520. Theories of International Relations (3 credits)
    • PLS 3025. Fundamentalisms (3 credits)
    • PLS 3220. International Political Economy (3 credits)
    • PLS 3312. Political Geography (3 credits)
    • PLS 3600. Introductory Internship in Political Science (3 credits) **
    • PLS 3610. Advanced Internship in Political Science (3 credits) **
    • PLS 3620. International Issues (3 credits)
    • PLS 3750. Politics in the Developing World (3 credits)
    • PLS 3800. International Organizations (3 credits)
    • PLS 3810. International Law (3 credits)
    • PLS 4170. International Security Policy (3 credits)
    • PLS 4200. Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3 credits)
    • PLS 4300. Special Topics in International Politics (3 credits)
    • PLS 4400. Comparative Public Administration (3 credits)
    • PLS 4510. American Foreign Policy (3 credits)
    • PLSS 3100. Regional Area Studies (3 credits)
    • WLS 4500. Seminar in International and Intercultural Relations (3 credits)

*Students who plan a major in Political Science should consult with the Department Chair prior to registering for General Education courses.

**Assumes that said internships are with public or private enterprises with a clear international focus, as determined by the Department Chair.

***While both PLS 2060 and PLS 2070 can be taken up to four times each, they only count once each for the purpose of major fulfillment.
Pre Law Option 18

Choose four courses from the following:

  • PLS 3030. Political Thought (3 credits) or PHI 2050. Social and Political Philosophy (3 credits)
  • PLS 3040. Legislative Process in the United States (3 credits)
  • PLS 3100. Constitutional Law (3 credits)
  • PLS 3110. Constitutional Law of Individual and Equal Rights (3 credits)
  • PLS 3120. Law of Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
  • PLS 3810. International Law (3 credits)
  • PLS 4400. Comparative Public Administration (3 credits)
  • PAD 3100. Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
  • two other Political Science courses at the 3000 or 4000 level chosen in consultation with the Pre-Law Advisor
Public Policy and Administration Option 18
  • PAD 2010. American State and Local Government, Administration and Policy (3 credits) or PLS 2010. American State & Local Government, Administration & Policy (3 credits) or PLS 2150. North Carolina Politics and Government (3 credits)
  • PAD 3100. Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
  • PAD 3190. Public Policy and Analysis (3 credits)
  • PAD 4530. Advanced Public Administration (3 credits) or PAD 4500. Policy Studies (3 credits) or PAD 4770. Topics in Public Policy (3 credits)
  • ECN 2020. Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits) or ECN 2030. Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
  • Select one 3000- or 4000-level course in Public Administration, Political Science, or Economics
Physical Education and Wellness 2
University Electives 39