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
The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers concentrations in Arabic Studies, Asian Studies (Chinese, Hindi-Urdu, Japanese), French, German, and Spanish. Please visit the program website for additional information and concentration-specific requirements (post transfer.)
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Contact:
John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu
Revised:
June, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
These majors require, at minimum, a world language at the 212-level or higher for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this language requirement prior to transfer.
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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Language 211 (required for graduation)
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Language 212 (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 |
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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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Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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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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ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110 or MUS 112
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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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PSY 150: General Psychology
OR
SOC 210 or POL 120
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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
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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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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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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
any Social/Behavioral Science in a subject not previously applied to associate degree requirements
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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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HIS 121: Western Civilization I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations 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 |
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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NCSU Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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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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2
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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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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 |
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Language & Culture Core Requirements
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24-44 |
Comprehensive upper-level language and supporting coursework that includes:
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History and Culture
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Literature & readings in the major language
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Grammar & Conversation
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Senior seminars
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Advised Electives
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Advanced Advised Electives
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College of Humanities & Social Sciences Requirements
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3-9 |
World Language and Culture majors require a college core of 33 hours in History, Literature, Social Sciences, Arts & Letters, World Languages and Philosophy. CAA-eligible students following this guide should expect, on average, to take 3-9 hours of these requirements, depending on their major choice. |
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Free Electives
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24-42 |
Remaining Free Elective hours required are major-specific and will vary for each student. |