Winston-Salem State University

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University
English, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Writing Studies; Global Literary Studies
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

WSSU requires transfer students to have at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA. These requirements apply to transfer students earning the AA/AS degree at a NCCC.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours can review additional admissions criteria here.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions
admissions@wssu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign language required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

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 WRI 1301: Intro to Academic Writing English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1305: Thinking and Writing Crit. English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 231: American Literature I 3 ENG 3313: Studies in American Literature UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
ENG 241: British Literature I 3 ENG 3306: British Literature to 1800 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
ENG 242: British Literature II 3 ENG 3307: British Literature II Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ENG 261: World Literature I 3 ENG 2301: World Literature I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ENG 262: World Literature II 3 ENG 2302: World Literature II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ENG 125: Creative Writing I 3 ENG 3341: Creative Writing Elective/Pre-Major 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 FYC 1103: Freshman Seminar Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

We understand that some of the community college course recommendations on this guide are not regularly offered, however, we encourage students to consider taking these courses if they are available prior to transfering. If not, students can make other community college course selections or can consider courses in alignment with a minor of interest.

New Concentration Expected: A new concentration in English and Pedagogy is expected to go live in 2024. Check back or reach out for more information.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ENG 2320: Research & Writ in Lit Studies 3
ENG 3302: Advanced Composition 3
ENG 3311: Studies in Afr American Lit 3
ENG 3313: Studies in American Literature 3
ENG 3355: Literary Criticism 3
Historical Perspectives Coursework 3

Choose 1 course from:

  • ENG 3307 - British Literature II (ENG 242 accepted from NCCCs)
  • ENG 3368 - English Romantic Writers
  • ENG 3373 - Victorian Literature
Genre Studies Coursework 3

Choose 1 course from:

  • ENG 3377 - Modern Poetry 
  • ENG 3378 - Modern Fiction 
  • DRA 3341 - Studies in Drama  
  • DRA 4331 - Modern Drama  
Global Literacy Studies Concentration 12

Required:

  • ENG 3309 - The Post-Colonial Novel
  • ENG 3334 - Literature of the African Diaspora
  • ENG 4304 - Senior Seminar

Chosee 1 course from:

  • ENG 3347 - Topics in Language and Literature 
  • ENG 3350 - The History of the British Novel  
  • ENG 4364 - Shakespeare 
  • ENG 4346 - Independent Study
Writing Studies Concentration 12

Required:

  • ENG 3303 - Technical Writing
  • ENG 4303 - Writing for Publication
  • ENG 4093 - English Internship

Choose 1 course from:

  • ENG 3341 - Creative Writing  
  • ENG 3347 - Topics in Language and Literature  
  • ENG 4312 - Film Theory and Criticism  
  • DRA 3326 - Playwriting  
  • CMS 3325 - Electronic Media Writing   
  • ENG 4302 - Composition Theory and Pedagogy
  • ENG 4346 - Independent Study