NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Applied Education Studies, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Learning Design & Technology
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
  • College-level Math (equal to MAT 143 or MAT 171 or MAT 172 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 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
or MAT 171 or MAT 172 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 110: Principles of Biology
OR
UGETC Science with Lab from the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry or Physics 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232 or ENG 241 or ENG 242 or PHI 215 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 202: Principles of Sociology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 131 or HIS 132 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences 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

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 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University 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 Learning Design and Technology (LDT) concentration was created under the Applied Education Studies degree plan to serve students who are interested in working in multiple sectors as instructional designers and developers rather than teachers. This concentration does not lead to licensure like most undergraduate programs in the College of Education. Rather, graduates would be expected to work as instructional designers and content developers for different employers such as K-12 and private school systems, higher education institutions, government/military agencies, or business/industry. Some graduates may also be interested in entrepreneurial work, creating non-profits or startup companies to offer technical educational services, training, or new products. 

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
Advanced Writing 3
ED 100: Intro to Education 2
ELP 344: School and Society 3
Education Electives 3

Chosen in consultation with your advisor.
Supporting Electives 12

Chosen in consultation with your advisor. 
Teaching Field Electives 30

Chosen in consultation with your advisor.
Free Electives 19

This major requires 19 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.