Program Admission Notes:
To be admitted to the LPS distance education degree completion program, a competitive candidate must have:
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An Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) or Associate of Science degree (A.S.) from the last 15 years or approximately 60 university credit hours of college-level work including a significant amount of social science courses.
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A maximum of 70 credit hours can transfer into the LPS program.
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A 3.0 GPA on your completed approved college-level work. However, emphasis will be placed on the most recent academic coursework completed.
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English Compostion equal to ENG 101 at NC State (ENG 111 + ENG 112= ENG 101 + ENG 1**)
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A college-level math course (3 hours)
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A complete application form through Undergraduate Admissions
This program is not open to international students living outside the U.S.
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
This major requires a world language at the 211-level or higher for graduation. Language requirements may be completed after matriculation to NC State or prior to transfer by completing:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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Language 211 (required for graduation)
Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information.
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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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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ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Introduction to Jazz
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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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PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
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3
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PHI 205: Introduction to Philosophy
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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PSY 150: General Psychology
OR SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
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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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POL 120: American Government
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3
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PS 201: American Politics and Government
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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
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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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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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Suggested Course
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ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR ANT 230/230A or ANT 240
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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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HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR HIS 121: Western Civilization 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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SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR PSY 150: Psychology. Major requires 12 total hours of Social Science coursework from a minimum of 3 different disciplines. Students may choose another, transferable non-HIS UGETC or Gen Ed Social Science if appropriate.
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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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SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR PSY 150: Psychology. Major requires 12 total hours of Social Science coursework from a minimum of 3 different disciplines. Students may choose another, transferable non-HIS Gen Ed or pre-major Social Science if appropriate.
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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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ENG 231: American Literature I
OR ENG 241: British Literature I
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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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ENG 231: American Literature I
OR ENG 242: British Literature II
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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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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Math
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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5
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education, Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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5
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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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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
LPS 200: Introduction to Public Leadership
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3 |
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LPS 315: Public Leadership
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3 |
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LPS 320: Research Methodology for the Public Sector
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3 |
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LPS 425: Leadership in the Public & Nonprofit Sectors Capstone
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3 |
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200-level Electives
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6 |
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300-level Electives
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6 |
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300/400-level Electives
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3 |
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World Language 201-level
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3 |
This major requires a world language at the 211-level or higher for graduation. Language requirements may be completed after matriculation to NC State or prior to transfer by completing:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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Language 211 (required for graduation)
Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information. |
Free Electives
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30 |
This major requires 30 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student. |