NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Social Work, 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.
BIO 110: Principles of Biology 4 BIO 105: Biology in the Modern World & BIO 106: Biology in the Modern World Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com 3 COM 112: Interpersonal Communication 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: Intro 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
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 202: Principles of Sociology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences 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 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
or PHI 220: Western Philosophy I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
ANT 230: Physical Anthropology or ANT 240: Archaeology 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education 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
SOC 213: Sociology of the Family
OR
SOC 220: Social Problems or SOC 230: Race & Ethnic Relations or SOC 240: Social Psychology or SOC 250: Sociology of Religion 		3 University 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) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University 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 Social Work (BSW) degree prepares students for entry-level professional generalist practice with diverse populations. BSW students acquire knowledge, social work professional values, and the skills necessary to respond competently to the service needs of diverse individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. The program emphasizes human and social well-being, human rights, social and economic justice, and the empowerment of individuals, families, groups, and communities that experience oppression and discrimination. During their final semester, all social work students complete a field internship in a community agency. The final semester of the BSW degree program is comprised of a 420-hour Agency Practicum Internship and a three-hour weekly Practicum Seminar.

Please visit the School of Social Work website for additional information. 

Major Residency Requirements: A minimum of 34 credit hours must be completed at NC State’s Department of Social Work’s BSW program, including three practice courses.  (SW 320, SW 405, SW 408), field preparation (SW 480), field work and field seminar (SW 490 and SW 491)

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. Major may require an additional semester or summer sessions at NC State. 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
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.
SW 201: Introduction to Social Work 4
SW 290: The Development of Social Welfare and Social Work in the U.S. 3
SW 300: Research Methods in Social Work 3
SW 307: Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Advocacy 3
SW 307: Social Welfare Policy: Analysis and Advocacy 3
SW 310: Human Behavior Theory for Social Work Practice 3
SW 312: Multicultural Social Work 3
SW 320: Social Work Practice I 4
SW 405: Social Work Practice II 4
SW 408: Social Work Practice III 3
SW 490: Field Seminar 3
SW 491: Community-Based Field Practicum 9
Free Electives 17

This major requires 17 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.