University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher)
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 101: College Writing and Reading I
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
|
3
|
ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
|
English Composition
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
PSY 150: General Psychology
|
3
|
PSY 105: General Psychology
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
OR
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
Required Course, General Education
|
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
BIO 110 or BIO 112
|
4
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Natural Sciences
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
PSY 241: Developmental Psych
|
3
|
PSY 223: Life Span Human Development
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
PSY 281: Abnormal Psychology
|
3
|
PSY 247: Abnormal Psychology
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
|
PSY 230: Biological Psychology
|
3
|
PSY 256: Brain and Behavior
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course
|
|
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
|
2
|
WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Required Course, General Education
|
PSY 259: Human Sexuality
OR
PSY 231: Forensic Psychology
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
PSY 237: Social Psychology
OR
PSY 239: Psychology of Personality
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course, General Education
|
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)
|
9
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
6
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
ACA 122: College Transfer Success
|
1
|
UNI 001: University College Elective
|
Academic Transition
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
|
2
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Elective
|
Natural Science Note: The major will also accept BIO 168 or BIO 155 in lieu of BIO 110, BIO 111, or BIO 112; however these options will not fulfill the UGETC Natural Science requirement within the associate degree.
A grade of “C” or better is required in PSY 105. No more than one course with a grade of “D” can count toward the requirements for a major in psychology (including the biology and mathematics course requirements). There also must be a “C” (2.00) or better average on all courses counted towards the major. Additional requirements include completion of a biology course selected from BIO 105, BIO 140 (with laboratory), BIO 201, BIO 202, or BIO 240 (with laboratory) and a mathematics course selected from MAT 101 or higher (excluding MAT 141 and 142), STT 210, or STT 215. Note: When selecting math or science students should consider post-graduate plans as many graduate programs have pre-requisite requirements that may include advanced math or science.
120 total credit hours is needed to receive the degree from UNCW. Students may need to take additional remaining courses, not found on this list to complete their degree.