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.
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3.0 and above GPA
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English Composition I & II (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
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College-level Math
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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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:
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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.
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 |
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ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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POL 120: American Government
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3
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PS 201: American Politics and Government
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Required Course
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COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Introduction to Jazz
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
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3
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EC 202: Principles of Macroeconomics
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Math
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Suggested Course
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POL 210: Comparative Government
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3
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PS 241: Introduction to Comparative Politics
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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POL 220: International Relations
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3
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PS 231: Introduction to International Relations
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHI 220: Western Philosophy I
OR
or PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
&
ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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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 |
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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7
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education, Elective
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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1
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
| University Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Course Notes |
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American Politics Concentration Course
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3 |
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Concentration Seminar
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3 |
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PS 371: Research Methodology of Political Science
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3 |
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PS 301: The Presidency and Congress
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3 |
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PS 302: Campaigns and Elections in the US Political System
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3 |
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PS 362: American Political Thought
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3 |
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Law & Justice/Public Policy Elective
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3 |
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Political Science 300-level+ Electives
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3 |
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World Language 201-level
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3 |
May require prerequisite courses:
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World Language 101
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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. |
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History Elective
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3 |
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Literature Elective
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3 |
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Social Sciences
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9 |
9 total hours from 3 different disciplines. |
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Free Electives
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27 |
Graduation requires a total of 27 Free Elective credits. Remaining hours will vary for each student. |