NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Science, Technology & Society, 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**)
  • College-level Math 

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
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
CH 151: General Chemistry I or PHY 211: Physics I 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II
OR
CH 152: General Chemistry II or PHY 212: Physics II 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
MUS 110: Music Appreciation
OR
ART 114: Art History Survey I or ART 115: Art History Survey II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
PSY 150: Psychology or POL 120: American Government 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II or HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
GEL 111: Geology 4 MEA 101: Geology I: Physical & MEA 110: Geology I Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
CH 151 or PHY 151 		4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course (Approved Course Options) 3 University 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) 7 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:

Note about Social/Behavioral Science CC Course Reccomendations: Major requires 9 hours of Social Science coursework from 3 different disciplines. Students may choose an appropriate transfer course in ANT, ECO, POL or PSY.

Major Information: The Science, Technology, and Society (STS) curriculum seeks to explore the myriad of ways in which science and technology shape our society. The only program of its kind in North Carolina, the core courses of STS aim to understand the connections between science, technology, economics and commerce, domestic policy and international relations, the environment, health and medicine, and other crucial areas inform basic questions of equity, justice, and sustainability. With these connections in mind, STS students examine how science and technology emerge, how they engage with society, how they change through social processes, and how society changes under their influence.

Please visit the program website for additional information.

Major Residency Requirement: At least 18 of the 30 credits in the major (departmental requirements) must be completed following admission to the program. Maximum 15 hours of external transfer credit may be applied towards the major (departmental requirements). 

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
Math Elective 3

May be met by MAT 252 from an NC community college. 
Advised Science/Technology Electives 15

Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
STS 214: Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society 3
STS 403: Seminar in Science, Technology, and Society 3
Breadth 12
Specialty 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 3
Free Electives 12

This major requires 12 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.