NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Leadership in the Public Sector, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: Fully Online

Program Admission Notes:

To be admitted to the LPS distance education degree completion program, a competitive candidate must have:

  • 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.
  • A maximum of 70 credit hours can transfer into the LPS program.
  • A 3.0 GPA on your completed approved college-level work. However, emphasis will be placed on the most recent academic coursework completed.
  • English Compostion equal to ENG 101 at NC State (ENG 111 + ENG 112= ENG 101 + ENG 1**)
  • A college-level math course (3 hours)
  • A complete application form through Undergraduate Admissions

This program is not open to international students living outside the U.S.

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

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:

  • Language 111 (prerequisite)
  • Language 112 (prerequisite)
  • 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 North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC 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.
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Introduction to Jazz 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues 3 PHI 205: Introduction to Philosophy UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PSY 150: General Psychology
OR
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government 3 PS 201: American Politics and Government UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Suggested Course
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
ANT 230/230A or ANT 240 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
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. 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
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. 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) program is the only undergraduate online program offered at NC State for non-traditional transfer students. It was specifically created to provide students with a liberal arts foundation in the ethical, theoretical, and policy analytical skills necessary to be effective leaders in public and nonprofit sector organizations. LPS will give students the knowledge and skills needed for success in government, education, nonprofit organizations and the public sector, as well as credentials that will prepare you for graduate school.

The primary premise of the program is that exercising effective leadership in the public sector has unique features that make leadership more challenging but ultimately more rewarding than leadership in the private sector. LPS graduates earn a B.A degree that is equal in academic quality and rigor to any other NC State University degree. LPS graduates find career opportunities in public and nonprofit organizations, as well as private firms, or seek advanced degrees in political science, public administration, nonprofit sector management, and law.

Please see the program webpage 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
LPS 200: Introduction to Public Leadership 3
LPS 315: Public Leadership 3
LPS 320: Research Methodology for the Public Sector 3
LPS 425: Leadership in the Public & Nonprofit Sectors Capstone 3
200-level Electives 6
300-level Electives 6
300/400-level Electives 3
World Language 201-level 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:

  • Language 111 (prerequisite)
  • Language 112 (prerequisite)
  • 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 30

This major requires 30 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.