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:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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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.
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
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3
|
ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
|
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
|
ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
|
University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
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ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Intro to Jazz
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
|
HIS 131: American History I
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3
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HI 251: American History I
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
|
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HIS 132: American History II
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3
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HI 252: American History II
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
|
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POL 120: American Government
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3
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PS 201: American Politics and Government
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
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PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I or PHI 240: Ethics
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3
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University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
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HIS 112: World Civilizations II
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3
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HI 233: The World Since 1750
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Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
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ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
PSY 150: Intro Psychology or SOC 210: Intro to Sociology
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
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HIS 222: African-American Hist I
OR
HS 223: African-American History II or HIS 227: Native American History
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
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ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
OR
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
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)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
2
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
8
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
|
Elective
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Ideal for future teachers, the Teacher Education Concentration is a track to a B.A. in History that includes the specific history and social science courses recommended for eventual Social Studies teachers in North Carolina. Students take the full array of undergraduate requirements, and gain a strong foundation of historical and social science content. Advanced students can use free electives to begin graduate-level Education classes.
In collaboration with the College of Education, students with a 3.5 GPA may apply some of the credits from their senior year to the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). The accelerated program takes a student from freshman to the M.A.T. degree in five years. Professional education courses, and the student teaching experience in a high school, are part of the graduate school portion of the program, leading to eligibility for North Carolina certification to teach Social Studies in secondary schools in North Carolina and most other states. Holders of the M.A.T. are more competitive in the teacher job market and often earn a higher salary.
Many of our majors are transfer students, from other universities and community colleges. Our advisors will work with you on credit equivalencies and requirements. In the History major, 18 credit hours (6 courses) of History must be completed at NC State. At least 12 of those hours must be at the 400-level and must include one HI 491 seminar.
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. Fulfilling the World Language 201-level requirement prior to transfer will allow students to better balance semster courswork in this major.