NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Mathematics Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Middle Grades Mathematics
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.

  • 2.7 and above GPA
  • Calculus I or higher 
  • Biology, Chemistry or Physics w/lab

Students should complete the transfer student interest form to seek academic advising to determine the best courses and sequence to meet their educational goals. Competitive applicants should meet overall GPA and courses recommended as well as specific requirements by program.

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 271: Calculus I 4 MA 141: Calculus I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MA 241: Calculus II UGETC Math Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com 3 COM 112: Interpersonal Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 		4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
BIO 112: General Biology II
OR
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 		4 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics 4 PY 131: Conceptual Physics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 263: Educational Psychology 3 EDP 304: Educational Psychology Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 280: Linear Algebra 3 MA 305: Introductory Linear Algebra and Matrices Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
AST 151 & AST 151A: General Astronomy I
OR
AST 152/152A or GEL 111 		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 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences 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) 4 NCSU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective, General Transfer Credit
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

This degree program prepares teacher-leaders to have a deep understanding of the mathematics and statistics they will teach and knowledge about different pedagogical strategies they can apply in the classroom. Students take five courses focused on mathematics education, beginning in their sophomore year. In addition, students take courses specific to teaching content in the middle grades. Our professional courses in the junior and senior year offer relevant pedagogical experiences, emphasize teaching mathematics with technology, and provide rich field experiences in math classrooms. Graduates are recommended for an initial North Carolina teaching license in mathematics grades 6-9. Students in this program have the option to pursue a dual teaching license. This means they will receive a BS in Mathematics Education but they may be recommended for licensure in both middle grades mathematics and middle grades science. They will be able to seek employment opportunities in education and make a positive difference in their communities. Students who do not place into MAT 271 at an NC community college should adjust UGETC Mathematics and Additional Gen Ed coursework accordingly. 

Please visit the program website for additional information. 

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
ED 100: Intro to Education 2
EMS 204: Introduction to Mathematics Education 2
ED 204: Introduction to Teaching in Today's Schools 2
ECI 309: Teaching in the Middle Years 3
ECI 306: Middle Years Reading 3
ED 311: Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices 2
ED 312: Classroom Assessment Principles and Practices Professional Learning Lab 1
ECI 305: Equity and Education 3
ELP 344: School and Society 3
EMS 480: Teaching Mathematics with Technology 3
EMS 471: Student Teaching in Mathematics 10
EMS 474: Teaching Mathematics Topics in the Middle Grades 3
EMS 470: Methods and Materials for Teaching Mathematics 3
EMS 490: School Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective 2
EMS 495: Senior Seminar in Mathematics and Science Education 2
ECI 416: Teaching Exceptional Students in the Mainstreamed Classroom 3
EMS 375 or Math Elective 3
MA 225: Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 3
MA 408: Foundations of Euclidean Geometry 3
Discrete Math or Science Elective 3
ST 311: Introduction to Statistics 3

May be met through MAT 152 at an NC community college. 
Chemistry or Biology 4

Based on associate degree coursework. 
Free Electives 5

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