NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
International Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): All
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 300-level World Language course for graduation and a study abroad experience equal to six hours of college credit. The Department of International Studies reccomends that students complete a World Language through the 211-level (212-level preferred) prior to matriculation 

  • Language 111
  • Language 112
  • Language 211
  • Language 212

For more information please visit the departmental website. 

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
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
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 240: Ethics 		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
POL 120: American Government
OR
or PSY 150: General to Psychology or SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
PSY 150: General Psychology or POL 120: American Government 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
ANT 230: Physical Anthropology or ANT 240: Archaeology 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies 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) 2 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
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 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. 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

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.