Transfer Guide

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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra	4	MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics	UGETC Math	Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus	4	MA 121: Elements of Calculus & 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
CHM 151: General Chemistry I	4	CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory	Additional General Education Courses	Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com OR COM 231: Public Speaking	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics	3	EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course
CHM 132: Organic and Biochemistry OR PHY 110/110A: Conceptual Physics	4	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
ACC 121: Prin of Managerial Accounting	4	ACC 200: Introduction to Managerial Accounting & ACC ***: Accounting Elective	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
BIO 155: Nutrition	3	NTR 301: Introduction to Human Nutrition	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	7	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)	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	3	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success	1	TR ***: Elective	Academic Transition	Elective

The Bachelor of Science in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems is offered jointly through the Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences and Horticultural Science.  This multidisciplinary major offers students diverse courses, hands-on learning, community engagement opportunities, internships, and research experiences to address the grand challenges of agriculture and food systems. Students can choose from three career path concentrations – Agroecology Research and Production, Community Food Systems, and Urban Horticulture. 

The Urban Horticulture concentration integrates horticulture production and agriculture business education for students interested in starting or managing their own sustainable horticultural farm, working with community gardens, and more.  There are many focused horticulture classes, research and internship opportunities as well for this concentration.

For more information please visit the program website. 

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.

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
ALS 303: Transfer Success in Agriculture and Life Sciences	1
HS 290: Horticulture: Careers and Opportunities	1
Ecology	4	AEC 360 or PB 360
CS 230: Introduction to Agroecology	3
CS 415: Integrated Pest Management	3
CS 430: Advanced Agroecology	4
HS 410: Community Food Systems	3
HS 480: Sustainable Food Production (capstone)	1
SSC 200: Soil Science	3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory	1
STS 323: World Population and Food Prospects	3
SSC 427: Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems	3
SSC 428: Soil Management Principles for Sustainable Agriculture	1
HS 201: The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices	3	An approved Internship, Teaching, Research or Professional Development experience.
HS 476: Crop Physiology and Production in Controlled Environments	3
Experiential Learning	3	3 total credits of an approved Internship, Teaching, Research or Professional Development experience.
Advanced Writing	3
Horticultural Science Electives	9
Advanced Horticultural Science Electives	6
Advanced Socio-Economic/Food Systems	3
Free Electives	4	This major requires 4 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.