NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Agricultural Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Horticultural Science
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.

  • 2.5 or higher GPA (3.0 or higher preferred)
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Precalculus
  • Biology with Lab or Chemistry with Lab (both are recommended)

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Suggested Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 263: Educational Psychology 3 EDP 304: Educational Psychology 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 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 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 Agricultural Education Program has 2 main components: 

  • A broad understanding of agriculture. Students complete introductory courses in animal or poultry science, plant science, soil science, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, and forestry to develop the necessary agricultural background to provide information to a variety of clients.
  • A concentration in one area of agriculture: agribusiness management, agricultural engineering technology, agronomy, animal science, horticultural science, natural resources, or poultry science. Each curriculum culminates in a semester-length practicum experience in which students apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting.

Teacher Licensure Completion of the B.S. program in Agricultural Education leads to teacher licensure in North Carolina for grades 6-12. Because of North Carolina’s reciprocity agreements, graduates also can pursue certification in about 35+ states. Download the Teacher Licensure Checklist to review the requirements for admissions to teacher education candidacy and help you stay on course.

Major may take additional semesters beyond senior year. 

For more information about this program, including contact information, visit our website.

PSY 150 Note: PSY 150 provides foundational information for major requirement EDP 304, Educational Psychology but is not required for the major.

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
ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences 1
AEE 101: Introduction to Career and Technical Education 1
AEE 206: Introduction to Teaching Agriculture 3
AEE 226: Computer Applications and Information Technology in Agricultural & Extension Ed 3
AEE 303: Administration and Supervision of Student Organizations 3
AEE 322: Experiential Learning in Agriculture 3
AEE 326: Teaching Diverse Learners in AED 3
AEE 327: Conducting Summer Programs in Agricultural Education 1
AEE 424: Planning Agricultural Educational Programs 3
AEE 426: Methods of Teaching Agriculture 3
AEE 427: Student Teaching in Agriculture 8
AEE 491: Seminar in Agricultural Education 1
ELP 344: School and Society 3
ED 311: Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 2
ED 312: Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 1
AES 201 or TDE 110 3
SSC 200: Soil Science 3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory 1
ANS 150: Introduction to Animal Science 3
ANS 151: Introduction to Animal Science Lab 1
HS 201: The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices 3
HS 203 or HS 301 4
CS 211 or HS 215 3
HS 411 or HS 440 3

This major requires 4 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.
HS 421 or HS 422 or HS 431 3
HS Elective 2
Free Electives 5

This major requires 5 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.