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
|
|
GEO 111: World Regional Geography
|
3
|
GGY 180: World Regional Geography
|
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)
|
9
|
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
|
|
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
|
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II
|
4
|
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.
International Studies is an interdisciplinary major that focuses on social transformation and innovative responses to seemingly intractable global problems. International Studies students learn to:
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Think across disciplines
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Move between the local and the global
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Be mindful of the realities of human lives at the center of our investigations
The International Studies major is designed specifically to meet these goals by offering an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree that provides a distinctive international learning experience for UNCW students. The integrative program curriculum will provide students with:
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A focus on a particular international theme or geographic area of concentration
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Exposure to other cultures, people, and places
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An understanding of one's own culture from international perspectives
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A deeper appreciation of the global society.
International Studies Concentrations:
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Arts and Literature
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Globalization
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Environment
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Africa
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Asia
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Europe
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Latin America
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Middle East
We encourage CC students to review the INT concentrations to determine if there are 100 - 200 level courses you could take at the CC that would count for your intended concentration.
Language Requirement for the Major:
Intermediate Mid proficiency (as per ACTFL guidelines) in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or other approved language demonstrated by either (1) completion of a 202 course in the chosen language or (2) a proficiency evaluation or placement test. For less commonly taught languages, study abroad and Directed Independent Study courses may count in place of 200-level courses. Students are strongly encouraged to align their choice of language and international experience such that they complement each other.
We encourage students to take their language courses at the CC if the language they wish to study is offered there.