NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Sociology, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

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 equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • 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.
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 202: Principles of Sociology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		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
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics UGETC Math Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
SOC 220: Social Problems
OR
SOC 213: Sociology of the Family 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
SOC 230: Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC 305: Racial and Ethnic Relations Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
ANT 230: Physical Anthropology or ANT 240: Archaeology or POL 120: American Government (or any CAA Social Science transfer course in a discipline other than PSY or SOC) 		3 NCSU Equivalencies 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) 1 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology introduces students to the scientific study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Courses address social groups, social interaction and the institutional processes necessary to understand patterns of behavior, social inequality, social change and resistance, and how social systems work. For more information please visit the departmental website. 

Major Residency Requirements: Minimum of 15 hours of sociology at NC State. At least 9 of these hours at the 400 level or above completed at NC State

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
SOC 300: Social Research Methods 4

Prerequisites: SOC 202 and ST 311
Theory Elective 3
Sociology 400/500-level Electives 9
Sociology 300/400-level Electives 3
Sociology Electives (300-level or Higher) 6
Social Sciences 6
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.
Free Electives 26

This major requires 26 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.