NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Statistics, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

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**)
  • 8 semester hours of calculus equal to NC State’s MA 141 & 241
  • 2.5 GPA or higher the last two calculus or higher math courses (3.0 preferred)
  • 4 semester hours of a natural science with lab

Please note this major is Fall entry only and may require additional semesters beyond senior year to complete.  

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
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
CHM 151: General Chemistry I or PHY 211or PHY 251 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II
OR
CHM 152: General Chemistry II or PHY 212 or PHY 252 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
MAT 273: Calculus III 4 MA 242: Calculus III Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CSC 151: JAVA Programming 3 CSC 1**: 100 Level Computer Science Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MAT 252: Statistical Methods II 4 ST 312: Introduction to Statistics II & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
MAT 280: Linear Algebra 3 MA 305: Introductory Linear Algebra and Matrices 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) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 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:

Our undergraduate statistics program is growing rapidly and is one of the largest in the country, with almost 300 students. Home to one of the largest groups of statistics faculty in the nation, our department offers our students academic and research opportunities in a wide variety of areas. Biostatistics, data science, business analytics, environmental statistics, statistical genetics, sports analytics, and theoretical statistics are just a few of the subject areas in which our faculty excel.

Upon Completion of our program, students will be able to:

  • Explain the theoretical basis of commonly used statistical methods.
  • Design sample surveys and experiments for standard situations.
  • Correctly analyze and interpret the results from designed experiments, sample surveys and observational studies.
  • Demonstrate computer programming ability to manage data, implement standard statistical methods and learn new programming languages in the future.
  • Explain statistical ideas, methods and results to nonstatistical audiences.

Please see 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
MA 225: Foundations of Advanced Mathematics 3
ST 307: Introduction to Statistical Programming- SAS 1
ST 308: Introduction to Statistical Programming - R 1
ST 445: Introduction to Statistical Computing and Data Management 3
Computational Statistics 3
ST 421: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I 3
ST 422: Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II 3
ST 430: Introduction to Regression Analysis 3
ST 431: Introduction to Experimental Design 3
ST 432: Introduction to Survey Sampling 6
Statistics 400-level Electives 6
Advised Electives 12
Free Electives 9

This major requires 9 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.