NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Communications, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

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:

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 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.
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 110: Public Speaking UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com 3 COM 112: Interpersonal Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
DRA 111: Theatre Appreciation
OR
MUS 110: Music Appreciation or ART 114: History of Art Survey I or ART 115: History of Art Survey II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 3 HI 233: The World Since 1750 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
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
PSY 150: Intro to Psychology Or POL 120: American Government 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I or PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or REL 111: Easter Religions or DRA 111: Theatre Appreciation 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ANT 220: Cultural Anthropology
OR
PSY 237: Social Psychology or SOC 220: Social Problems 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education 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) 4 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) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 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:

Major Residency Requirements - No more than 12 hours of transfer credit may be applied to meet Departmental Major requirements (39 total hours).

 

Please consult the NC State Department of Communication website 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
COM 230: Introduction to Communication Theory 3

 

 
COM 240: Communication Inquiry 3
COM 250: Communication and Technology 3
COM Electives 21
Departmental Elective 3
Literature Elective 3
Additional Humanities & Social Sciences Electives 3-12

Remaining hours will very for each student. 
Free Electives 21

Major requires 21 hours of Free Electives for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.