Transfer Guide

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	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 OR Art 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Introduction to Jazz	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues OR PHI 240: Ethics	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I OR HIS 132: American History II	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government OR or PSY 150: General to Psychology or SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology OR PSY 150: General Psychology or POL 120: American Government	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I	3	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II	3	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I	3	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II	3	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology OR ANT 230: Physical Anthropology or ANT 240: Archaeology	3	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options)	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	UGETC Natural Sciences	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	2	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	8	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success	1	TR ***: Elective	Academic Transition	Elective

The International Studies major requires 33 hours of major and concentration coursework, a minimum 300-level World Language course, and an approved study abroad experience. This transfer guide is designed to fulfill College and prerequisite coursework for all concentrations. Community college students should consult a transfer advisor prior to beginning the plan outlined in this transfer guide. 

For more information, please visit the Department of International Studies website.

Study Abroad: Students are required to complete six (6) credit hours of study abroad coursework. Prior to enrolling in a study abroad program students are required to consult with their International Studies advisor in order to ascertain that the courses they plan on taking overseas may be transferred for credit to the NC State and may count toward the major and/or other requirements.

Major Residency Requirements: Minimum of 18 hours of international studies coursework at NC State.

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. Please view course notes for additional community college transfer equivalencies. 

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
IS 200: Introduction to International Studies	3
IS 393: Theories of Globalization	3
IS 491: Senior Seminar in International Studies	3
IS Concentration Advised Electives	6	Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
IS Concentration Area Studies	15
World Language 300-level	3	If NC CC langauge coursework completed through the 212-level prior to transfer.
History I	3	May be fulfilled by HIS 112 or HIS 121 at the community college prior to transfer.
Literature I	3	May be fulfilled by ENG 231 or ENG 241 at the community college prior to transfer.
Literature II	3	May be fulfilled by ENG 232 or ENG 242 at the community college prior to transfer.
Study Abroad Experience	6	Coursework may fulfill major or College requirements. Please see your advisor.
Free Electives	30	This major requires 30 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.