University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).
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 101: College Writing and Reading I
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
|
3
|
HST 101: Europe in the World I
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
|
3
|
HST 104: Intro to Global HST Since 1848
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
HIS 131: American History I
|
3
|
HST 105: United States to 1865
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR MAT 152: Statistical Methods
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
|
3
|
SOC 105: Introduction to Sociology
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
HIS 132: American History II
|
3
|
HST 106: U. S. from 1865 to Present
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
SOC 220: Social Problems
|
3
|
SOC 215: Modern Social Problems
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
SOC 225: Social Diversity
|
3
|
SOC 225: Social Inequalities
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
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)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education
|
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
|
2
|
WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Elective
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
UNI 001: University College Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
General Transfer Credit
|
The University of North Carolina Wilmington strongly recommends students complete their Associates’ degree prior to transferring to UNCW.
The UNCW Sociology Program offers a comprehensive introduction to the study of human society and social interaction. All sociology students take a core set of courses: Introduction to Sociology, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Social Theory. In these core courses, students learn about the dynamics of how people socially relate to one another and how society is organized. They also learn how to do research on human populations by collecting and analyzing social data, using computer-assisted technology.
An overall average of “C” (2.00) or better must be maintained in all sociology courses used to satisfy the major. Students must receive a “C” or higher in all of their core sociology courses. Students may only receive one “D” in their sociology electives.
Students Seeking Licensure in Social Studies:
Students wishing to pursue teacher preparation programs must be formally admitted to the Watson College of Education and to the Teacher Education Program.