University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).
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 |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
|
3
|
ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR MAT 152: Statistical Methods
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
POL 120: American Government
|
3
|
PLS 101: American National Government
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
POL 210: Comparative Government
|
3
|
PLS 230: Intro Comparative Govt & Poli
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
POL 220: International Relations
|
3
|
PLS 220: Intro To Internat'l Relations
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
POL 250: Intro to Political Theory
|
3
|
PLS 212: Intro To Political Theory
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
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)
|
6
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
1
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
|
2
|
WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Elective
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
UNI 001: University College Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
General Transfer Credit
|
The University of North Carolina Wilmington strongly recommends students complete their Associates’ degree prior to transferring to UNCW.
Political science students can gain a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a wide range of exciting careers in federal, state, and local governments, law, business, international organizations, nonprofit associations and organizations, campaign management and polling, journalism, precollegiate education, electoral politics, research, and educating at the university and college level.
Wondering what to do with a major in Political Science? Visit the American Political Science Association (APSA) website for some suggestions.
A minimum GPA of “C” (2.00) is required among all elective political science courses, and a grade of “C-” or above is required for the core courses, if taken at UNCW (PLS 101, PLS 201, PLS 220, PLS 230, and PLS 401). If taken at a transfer institution, must earn a "C" or higher for the course to transfer to UNCW.
Students planning to do graduate work are encouraged to study a modern foreign language and to acquire a basic knowledge of computer science, statistics, calculus, and macroeconomics.