NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Criminology, 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 (ENG 111 & ENG 112) equal to NC State’s ENG 101
  • 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.
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 202: Principles of Sociology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
POL 120: American Government 3 PS 201: American Politics and Government UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
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 or MUS 112 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 241: British Literature I 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
SOC 220: Social Problems 3 SOC 203: Current Social Problems Additional General Education Courses 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
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
SOC 230: Race and Ethnic Relations
OR
SOC 240: Social Psychology or SOC 213:Sociology of the Family 		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 CC 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) 11 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:

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminology provides a professional orientation that will be relevant to your occupational goals as well as your participation as a citizen in community affairs. Students will gain a foundation for understanding the causes, correction and prevention of crime and the agencies involved in criminal justice. More specific areas of study concern deviance, juvenile delinquency, the court system, and correctional facilities.

Our students complete a 120 hour internship with a criminal justice field agency during their senior year. Students also have the opportunity to join the Criminal Justice Club (CJC), a student-maintained club that aims to provide students of all majors an environment in which to further foster their interests, meet like-minded peers, and allow them the opportunity to network within the field.

Major Residency Requirements: Minimum of 15 hours of sociology at NC State. At least 9 of these hours at 300 level or above with a minimum of 3 hours at the 400 level or above. Plan transfer coursework accordingly. 

Consult the program website for more 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
SOC 306: Criminology 3
SOC 300: Social Research Methods 4
PS 305: The Justice System in the American Political Process 3
SOC 413: Criminal Justice Field Work 4
Sociology/Criminology Electives 9
Theory Elective 3
Sociology 300/400-level Electives 9
Political Science/Criminology Elective 3
World Language 201-level or higher 3

May require prerequisite courses:

  • World Language 101
  • 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.

 
Social Science Elective 3
Free Electives 22

This major requires 22 hours of Free Electives for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary according to assooiate degree transfer credit.