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.
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3.0 and above GPA
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English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
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College-level Math
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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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
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
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4
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MA 107: Precalculus I
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MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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MAT 263: Brief Calculus
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4
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MA 121: Elements of Calculus
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MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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BIO 111: General Biology I
OR CH 151: General Chemistry I or PHY 211: Physics I
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4
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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BIO 112: General Biology II
OR CH 152: General Chemistry II or PHY 212: Physics II
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4
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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MUS 110: Music Appreciation
OR ART 114: Art History Survey I or ART 115: Art History Survey II
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR PSY 150: Psychology or POL 120: American Government
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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HIS 131: American History I
OR HIS 132: American History II or HIS 112: World Civilizations II
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
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ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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GEL 111: Geology
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4
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MEA 101: Geology I: Physical
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MEA 110: Geology I Laboratory
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR PHI 220: Western Philosophy I
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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BIO 111: General Biology I
OR CH 151 or PHY 151
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4
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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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)
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7
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education, Elective
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
Math Elective
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3 |
May be met by MAT 252 from an NC community college. |
Advised Science/Technology Electives
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15 |
Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement. |
STS 214: Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society
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3 |
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STS 403: Seminar in Science, Technology, and Society
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3 |
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Breadth
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12 |
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Specialty
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15 |
In consultation with the STS Program Director or an Academic Advisor, every STS major designs a STS Specialty that addresses a coherent theme related to science, technology and society. At least two of the STS Specialty courses must be offered by the departments or programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. STS Specialty includes courses typically at the 300- and 400- or higher levels and no more than one course at the 200-level. 100-level courses are not permitted in the STS specialty. |
Writing and Communication
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3 |
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Free Electives
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12 |
This major requires 12 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student. |