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.
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2.5 and above GPA (3.0 or above preferred)
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English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
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College-level Precalculus or higher Math
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1 semester of General Biology or General Chemistry with a lab (preference is given to students with both courses)
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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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
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Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
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4
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MA 107: Precalculus I
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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MAT 263: Brief Calculus
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4
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MA 121: Elements of Calculus
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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BIO 111: General Biology I
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4
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BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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BIO 112: General Biology II
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4
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BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
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3
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EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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POL 120: American Government
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3
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PS 201: American Politics and Government
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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CHM 151: General Chemistry I
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4
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CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science
&
CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
&
ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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GEL 120: Physical Geology
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4
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MEA 101: Geology I: Physical
&
MEA 110: Geology I Laboratory
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics
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4
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PY 131: Conceptual Physics
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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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 |
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education, Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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6
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education, Elective
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
| University Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Course Notes |
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ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences
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1 |
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PB 321: Introduction to Whole Plant Physiology
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3 |
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Advanced Writing
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3 |
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CSSC 290: Professional Development in Crop & Soil Sciences
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1 |
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SSC 200: Soil Science
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3 |
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SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory
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1 |
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SSC 341: Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
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3 |
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SSC 342: Soil and Plant Nutrient Analysis
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1 |
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SSC 332: Environmental Soil Microbiology
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3 |
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SSC 442: Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry
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3 |
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SSC 452: Soil Classification
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4 |
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SSC 461: Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth
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3 |
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CSSC 490: Senior Seminar in Crop Science and Soil Science
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1 |
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Foundation Elective
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3 |
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Soil Science Electives
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6 |
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Economics, Management & Policy Elective
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3 |
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Experiential Learning
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3 |
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Restricted Electives
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15 |
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Free Electives
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5 |
This major requires 5 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student. |