NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Design 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 Precalculus or higher Math

Design Studies is not a transitional program from which to transfer into one of the studio-based degree programs in the College of Design. Design Studies students who wish to change majors will need to apply for competing seats in the freshmen class of a studio-based program and are subject to the select admissions process that requires a portfolio review.

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

This major requires a world language at the 212-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)
  • Language 212 (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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 HA 202: History of Art From the Renaissance Through the 20th Century UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 131 or HIS 132: American History I or II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 131 or HIS 132: American History I or II 		3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 121: Western Civilization I
OR
HIS 222, HIS 223, HIS 227, or HIS 260 		3 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ENG 125: Creative Writing I 3 ENG 287: Explorations in Creative Writing 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 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective, General Transfer Credit
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective, General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies is a non-studio based program that provides an interdisciplinary orientation to the history and theory of the design disciplines, material culture and design thinking. Design Studies focuses on the social, historical, technological and physical contexts in which design is produced. It presents the formative role of design in shaping human values and experiences. Completion of the Design Studies major requires a minimum of 5 semesters at NC State. Please see the program website for additional information. 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Intermediate Foreign Languages 201, 202 + 6

May require prerequisite courses:

  • World Language 101
  • World Language 102

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.
D 100: Design Inquiry I: Methods and Processes 3
ADN 281: Drawing I 3
ADN 219: Digital Imaging I 3
DS 100: Design in Culture and Context 3
DS 200: A Survey of Design Studies 3
Design Foundations 3
Art History Survey 3
Design History 9
ADN 418: Contemporary Issues in Art and Design 3
DS 481: Design Studies Senior Research Seminar 3
DS 483: Design Studies Capstone Research Paper 3
ADN 490: Art and Design International Studio 6
Application Unit 6
Theory Unit 6
Application, Theory or History Elective 3