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:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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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.
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.
|
|
POL 120: American Government
|
3
|
PS 201: American Politics and Government
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Required Course
|
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I
|
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
|
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
|
|
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
|
3
|
EC 202: Principles of Macroeconomics
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
|
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
Suggested Course
|
|
POL 210: Comparative Government
|
3
|
PS 241: Introduction to Comparative Politics
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
|
POL 220: International Relations
|
3
|
PS 231: Introduction to International Relations
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I
OR
or PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
|
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
|
4
|
ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
&
ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
|
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)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
7
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
TR ***: Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
Elective
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
1
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Elective
|
This concentration develops skills that benefit students interested in graduate and professional school, administrative careers, and business careers that involve government relations and policy. Major requirements are: 21 hours of core courses; 9 hours of courses specifically related to the study of political processes, institutions, political culture, and political events within the American system.
Major Residency Requirement: Graduation requires a minimum of 18 hours of Political Science coursework completed at NC State with a C or better. For more information please consult the Political Science program page.
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.