UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Sociology, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Secondary Education Social Studies Licensure
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

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).

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 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

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) 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

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

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.

 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
SOC Core Requirements 12
  • SOC 300 - Methods of Social Research (CRM 300)
  • SOC 301 - Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation (CRM 301)
  • SOC 360 - Social Theory
  • SOC 495 - Senior Seminar OR SOC 499 Honors Work in Sociology

Students must receive a “C” or higher in all of their core sociology courses. 
SOC Elective Courses 24

A maximum of 9 hours below the 300 level (including SOC 105) may be used to satisfy the above requirements.
Collateral Courses for Teacher Licensure 21

Sociology majors seeking licensure in social studies must complete a minimum of 21 collateral hours including the following UNCW courses (with the CC equivalents shown in parenthesis).  

CC equivalent courses are shown in parenthesis because we recommend students try to complete as many of the courses listed below as possible at the CC to help with their progression to degree.

  • HST 101 (HIS 111 or 121)
  • HST 102 (HIS 122)
  • HST 104 (HIS 112, HIS 163, or HIS 165)
  • HST 105 (HIS 131)
  • HST 106 (HIS 132)
  • PLS 101 (POL 120)
  • One ECN course (ECO 151)
  • One GGY course (GEO 111, 112, or 130)  

 
SEC Professional Core 9
  • SEC 200 - Teaching, Schools and a Global Society
  • SEC 210 - Diverse Learners in Secondary Schools
  • SEC 220 - Practicum Block I
SEC Professional Studies 12
  • SEC 310 - Curriculum Design and Learning Assessment
  • SEC 320 - Practicum Block II
  • SEC 410 - ESL Topics for Secondary Teachers
  • SEC 421 - Student Teaching I (9-12)
SEC 405: Teaching Sec. Social Studies 3
SEC Professional Semester 15
  • SEC 430 - Seminar-Leadership, Reflection and Management Practices
  • SEC 431 - Student Teaching - Secondary Education