NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Arts Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Visual Arts
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 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Math

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.
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 HA 201: History of Art from Caves to the Renaissance UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 HA 202: History of Art From the Renaissance Through the 20th Century UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civ II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy or PHI 240: Intro to Ethics 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
MUS 110: Music Appreciation
OR
MUS 112: History of Jazz 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		3 University 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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Arts Studies majors learn skills that apply to many fields, which are relevant in a changing, interdisciplinary, global world. Our students find work in museums and art galleries, sound studios, arts nonprofits and community arts programs. Graduates of the program follow their passion to make art and teach others and start their own arts businesses. They become artistic directors for large companies and start-ups.

Students in the Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in Arts Studies: Visual Arts Concentration will engage in interdisciplinary, scholarly work based in theory, analysis, history, and materials exploration.

For more information, please 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
History & Analysis 9
Production Courses 6
Linking Courses 6
ARS 494: Topics in Arts Studies 3
Advised Elective 3

Selected in consultation with your advisor or program coordinator. 
Literature II 3
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 6

College requires a total of 12 Social Science Electives from 3 different disciplines. 
Free Electives 27

This major requires 27 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.