NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Interdisciplinary Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Africana Studies
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)

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 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
EGN 241: British Literature I 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Introduction 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
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government
OR
PSY 150: Introduction to Psychology or SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HIS 222: African-American Hist I 3 HI 372: African-American History Through the Civil War, 1619-1865 Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
HIS 223: African-American Hist II 3 HI 373: African-American History Since 1865 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 CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 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:

The Africana Studies curriculum is designed to explore the cross-cultural, international, and multidisciplinary perspectives of the African diaspora. By studying the black experiences throughout the world, students will develop an African-centered lens to examine how the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and class affect the human experience. The core courses aim to develop students’ ability to tackle global issues in an ever-changing world.

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.

Major Residency Requirement: A maximum of 15 hours of external transfer credit may be applied towards the major requirements.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Literature I or Literature II 3
Additional Social Science 3

Major requires 12 total hours of Social Sciences from 3 different disciplines. 
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.
AFS 240: African Civilization 3
AFS 241: Introduction to African American Studies 3
AFS 342: Introduction to the African Diaspora 3
AFS 440: Senior Seminar in Africana Studies 3
IDS 498: Independent Study in Interdisciplinary Studies 3
Africa/African Diaspora Elective 6
Africa/African Diaspora 400-level Elective 6
Free Electives 30

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