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.
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 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
|
University 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
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
|
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I
|
3
|
University 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
|
University 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
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
SOC 220: Social Problems
OR
SOC 213: Sociology of the Family
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
|
SOC 230: Race and Ethnic Relations
|
3
|
SOC 305: Racial and Ethnic Relations
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Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy
|
3
|
University 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
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
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)
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
1
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
8
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
TR ***: Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
Elective
|
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.