NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Political Science, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Public Policy
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 (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
  • 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.
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 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		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
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 NCSU 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 NCSU 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 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I
OR
or PHI 215: Philosophical Issues 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I 		3 NCSU 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

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) 4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 NCSU 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) 2 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

Students who enroll in this concentration will be directed toward electives that build their knowledge of public policy in various realms, including science and technology, public administration, social welfare, and other fields. This concentration prepares students for careers with public institutions where they will work with the processes, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy at international, national, state, and local levels.

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.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Public Policy Concentration 9
Concentration Seminar 3
PS 371: Research Methodology of Political Science 3
PS 310: Public Policy 3
Theory 3
Political Science 300-level+ Electives 3
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.
Social Sciences 9

Must represent 3 different disciplines. 
Free Electives 27

Graduation requires a total of 27 Free Elective credits. Remaining hours will vary for each student.