NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Philosophy, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Ethics
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)

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.

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
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues 3 PHI 205: Introduction to Philosophy 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
POL 120: American Government
OR
PSY 150: General 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
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I 3 PHI 300: Ancient Philosophy Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ENG 241: British Literature I 3 ENG 261: English Literature I 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
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		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, 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 Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Philosophy, plus three concentrations. These different programs all cover basic core areas of philosophy that are essential to any good philosophy major, but they also allow students to pursue and showcase different areas of emphasis.

The NC State Department of Philosophy recommends the B.A. in philosophy to: 

  • students with strong interests in a foreign language, history or literature;
  • students who would like to combine a major in philosophy with another major in the humanities or social sciences.

The B.A. in Philosophy offers a comprehensive degree with an option for 1 of 2 concentrations, all requiring in-depth major coursework and advanced electives. This transfer guide is designed to provide a foundation for all B.A. in Philosophy options by fulfilling College, prequisite and foundational requirements prior to transfer. For more information please visit the departmental website.  

The B.A. in Philosophy with a Concentration in Ethics provides excellent preparation for top graduate programs in Philosophy as well as for professional training in fields as diverse as law, library science, management and medicine. Although the major does not train students for a particular career, it develops skills that are useful for work in any field that requires critical, constructive and independent thinking. Please view a detailed curricula plan prior to beginning this transfer guide. 

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.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Logic Elective 3
Contemporary Philosophy 3
History of Philosophy 3
Introductory Ethics 6
Ethics Electives 6
PHI 494: Research and Writing in Ethics 1
PHI 495: Research and Writing in History of Philosophy 1
PHI 496: Research and Writing in Contemporary Philosophy 1
Major 400-level Coursework Requirement 0-3

At least one of the courses taken to satisfy this or other major requirement must be a 3 credit hour 400-level PHI or LOG course (other than PHI 498 and LOG 498).
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.
Free Electives 33

This major requires 33 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.