NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Religious Studies, 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.
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
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HI 132: American History II
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government
OR
PSY 150: General Psychology or SOC 210: Intro Sociology or ECO 251 or ECO 252
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
PSY 150: General Psychology or POL 120: American Government or ECO 251 or ECO 252
3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 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
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I
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 250: Sociology of Religion
OR
REL 111: Eastern Religions
3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
REL 211: Intro to Old Testament
OR
REL 212: Introduction to New Testament
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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
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

Additional Information From NC State University:

Note about Social/Behavioral Sciences CC Recommendations: Major requires 12 total hours of Science Science electives from 3 different NC State disciplines. Choose appropriate coursework from ANT, ECO, POL, SOC and PSY.

Major Information: Religious studies is an interdisciplinary field that investigates human religious traditions in all their historical, cultural and doctrinal complexity and their impact on all aspects of human affairs. It gives you the opportunity to study the history, texts and practices of well-known religions — including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam — as well as lesser known religions, such as Vodou or Wicca.

Rather than approaching religions from the standpoint of believers, our program allows you to investigate these complicated traditions of beliefs and practices from a neutral perspective, seeking to understand:

  • how they have come about,
  • what they are made of,
  • why their practitioners do what they do and
  • how they affect other aspects of humanity, culture, society and politics.

For more information, please consult the program website

Remaining Courses to beTaken 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
REL 200: Introduction to the Study of Religion 3
Non-Western Traditions 3
Textual Methods 3
Historical Methods 3
Critical Methods 3
Advanced Religion Electives 9
World Language 201-level 3
Social Science Elective 3
Free Electives 30

This major requires 30 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.