NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Natural Resources, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Soil, Water & Land Use
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 and above GPA (3.0 and above preferred)
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Precalculus or higher Math
  • 1 semester of General Biology or General Chemistry with a lab (preference is given to students with both courses)

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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MA 108: Precalculus II & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CH 201: Chemistry - A Quantitative Science & CH 202: Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government 3 PS 201: American Politics and Government UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II 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
GEL 120: Physical Geology 4 MEA 101: Geology I: Physical & MEA 110: Geology I Laboratory Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics
OR
or Student Choice
4 NCSU 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 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 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 Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources degree with a concentration in Soil, Water, and Land Use encompasses the study of soil, water, air, minerals, flora, fauna and people. In this degree, students acquire a solid foundation in resource management with a focus on soil properties and surface and groundwater hydrology. Graduates will use their understanding of earth's systems to help policy makers, government agencies, and private land managers make environmentally responsible decisions related to soil, water, and land use.

For more information, please consult 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. Major may require additional semester or summer sessions at NC State. 

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
Advanced Writing 3
PY 131: Conceptual Physics 4

If not taken prior to transfer. 

AEC 360: Ecology 4
CSSC 290: Professional Development in Crop & Soil Sciences 1
NR 300: Natural Resource Measurements 4
SSC 200: Soil Science 3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory 1
SSC 341: Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management 3
SSC 342: Soil and Plant Nutrient Analysis 1
SSC 452: Soil Classification 4
SSC 461: Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth 3
CSSC 490: Senior Seminar in Crop Science and Soil Science 1
Foundation Elective 3
Economics, Management & Policy Elective 3
Experiential Learning 3

May be fulfilled through 1 of the courses below:

  • CSSC 492: Professional Internship Experience in Crop and Soil Sciences 
  • CSSC 493: Research Experience in Crop and Soil Sciences
Geospatial Technologies 3
Land Use Electives 6
Plant Science Electives 6
Water, Wetlands & Ecology 6
Free Electives 4

This major requires 4 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.