NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Anthropology, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): General Anthropology
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.

  • 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Math
  • Students who do not take the suggested ST 311 equivalent (MAT 152) will be required to take  a Statistics/Logic major elective as part of the degree. This is a major requirement and not fulfilled through CAA eligibility.

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

This major requires a world language at the 211-level or higher for graduation. Language requirements may be completed after matriculation to NC State or prior to transfer by completing:

  • Language 111 (prerequisite)
  • Language 112 (prerequisite)
  • Language 211 (required for graduation)

Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology 3 ANT 252: Cultural Anthropology Additional General Education Courses Required Course
ANT 230 & ANT 230A: Physical Anthropology 4 ANT 251: Physical Anthropology & ANT ***: Anthropology Electives Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
MUS 110: Music Appreciation, or MUS 112 Intro to Jazz 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology
OR
SOC 210: Intro Sociology 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics UGETC Math Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy, or PHI 240: Intro to Ethics 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education 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 CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Major Graduation Residency Requirements:

  • Minimum of 15 hours of Anthropology coursework at NC State
  • At least 9 hours of ANT coursework at 300-level or above with a minimum of 3 hours at the 400-level or above completed at NC State

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology introduces students to anthropology with offerings in three of the subfields of the discipline: archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Our program focuses on the interrelationships among the cultural, social, and biological bases of human behavior in evolutionary and contemporary contexts. The degree emphasizes exposure to different cultures through classic ethnography and a better understanding of the past through archaeology and human skeletal analysis.

  • Anthropology majors are encouraged to take an international perspective as we examine diverse cultures and areas of the world
  • Students can join the Anthropology Club, a student organization open to all majors that provides students opportunities to pursue their interest in anthropology through collaboration with professors, peers, and guest speakers.
  • Theory and methods are a requirement of the program

For more information about this program, visit the departmental website. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ANT 253 or ANT 254 3
Theory Requirement 3
Anthropology Methods 3
Ethnography Elective 3
400-level ANT Elective 3
General ANT Electives 9
Literature II 3
College World Language 201-level 3

May require prerequisite courses:

  • World Language 101
  • World Language 102

Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information.
Social Science Electives 9

9 total hours from 3 different disciplines. 
Free Electives 30

This major requires 30 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.