NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Technology, Engineering & Design Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Graphic Communication
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
  • Precalculus or higher Math (major requires Calculus I equal to MAT 263 at an NC community college)
  • 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 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & 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
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government 3 PS 201: American Politics and Government UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics 3 EC 202: Principles of Macroeconomics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 241: Developmental Psych 3 PSY 376: Developmental Psychology Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 263: Educational Psychology 3 EDP 304: Educational Psychology Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DFT 170: Engineering Graphics 3 GC 120: Foundations of Graphics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics
OR
PHY 151 or PHY 251 or BIO 110 		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) 6 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) 4 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:

Through the study of technical graphics language and design processes, students learn how to think in the language of graphics to effectively communicate ideas and solve technical problems. They actively visualize, design, model, simulate, analyze, and document solutions in technical graphics studies courses and explore the role graphics play in all areas of engineering.

The goals and objectives of the BS degree in Technology, Engineering, and Design Education: Graphic Communications Option are:

  • Develop technical skills and an understanding of the technical graphics language
  • Develop the ability to apply knowledge, skill and creativity in solving technical problems
  • Understand and appreciate the historical evolution of graphic communications
  • Understand and assess the impact of current technical graphics developments and trends
  • Demonstrate an ability to teach others about graphic communications

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
STS 302: Contemporary Science, Technology and Human Values 3
Chemistry, Physics or Biology 3-4
E 101 or ED 100 1
ELP 344: School and Society 3
TDE 452: Lab Planning in Technology Education 3
TDE 407: Field Work in Technology Education 6
D 100 or ISE 216 3
GC 250: Architectural Graphic Communications 3
TDE 110: Materials & Processes Technology 3
TDE 131: Technology through Engineering and Design I 3
TDE 205: Desktop Publishing and Imaging Technology 3
TDE 331: Technology Through Engineering and Design II 3
TDE 481: Research & Development in Technology Education 3
GC Technical Electives 18
Free Electives 4

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