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.
Recommendations for competitive applicants:
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3.0 and above GPA
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English Composition
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College-level math
The Psychology (BA) requires specific major Mathematics and Science requirements outside of General Education Program which are not subject to fulfillment under the CAA.
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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)
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
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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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PSY 150: General Psychology
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3
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PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Required Course
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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ST 311: Introduction to Statistics
&
ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course
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BIO 110: Principles of Biology
OR
BIO 111: General Biology I
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4
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Required Course
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MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra
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4
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MA 107: Precalculus I
&
MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course
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ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 231: American Literature I
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3
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University 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
MUS 110: Music Appreciation or ART 115: Art History Survey II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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COM 231: Public Speaking
OR
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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POL 120: American Government
OR
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
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3
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University 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 112: World Civilizations II or HIS 132: American History II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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Any CAA Natural Science Course
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
POL 120: American Government or SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology or another transferable SOC course (213, 220, 230)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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PHI 220: Western Philosophy I
OR
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course
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PSY 237: Social Psychology
OR
PSY 241: Developmental Psychology
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3
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University 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
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Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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11
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University 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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PSY 230: Introduction to Psychological Research
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3 |
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PSY 376: Developmental Psychology
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3 |
or PSY 311: Social Psychology |
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PSY 420: Cognitive Processes
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3 |
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PSY 430: Biological Psychology
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3 |
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Psychology 400-level Electives
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9 |
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Psychology Electives
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6 |
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Additional Science Elective
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3 |
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History or Literature Electives
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6 |
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World Language 201-level
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3 |
May require prerequisite courses:
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World Language 101
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World Language 102
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. |
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Additional Humanities & Social Sciences Electives
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3-12 |
Remaining hours will vary for each student. |
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Free Electives
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23 |
This major requires 23 Free Elective hours for graduation. Remaining Free Electives will vary for each student. |