UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Elementary Education, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus, Hybrid

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements

Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  • Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

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).

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 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
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MAT 101: The Art of Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
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
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, General Education
EDU 216: Foundations of Education 3 EDN 200: Teacher, School and Society Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PSY 263: Educational Psychology 3 EDN 203: Psy Foundations of Teaching Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 105: Introduction to Sociology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 105: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education

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) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Any CAA Math Course (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

Students should follow university studies requirements of the University of North Carolina Wilmington as outlined in the Academic Programs and University Studies section of the catalogue.

The major in elementary education requires 79 - 82 hours (64 hours of education courses and 15 - 18 hours in an academic concentration).

Students wishing to pursue teacher preparation programs must be formally admitted to the Watson College of Education and to the Teacher Education Program. Students in all programs should consult their advisors for admission procedures and for a list of courses requiring Watson College admissions. A grade of “C-” or better is required in all education courses, as well as courses in the interdisciplinary specialty and the professional semester. Students may repeat courses in which they earn a grade lower than a “C-” only with the permission of the dean of the Watson College of Education. A cumulative grade point average of 2.70 is required for eligibility for the practicum semester.

An academic concentration of 15 semester hours is required. Academic concentrations may be chosen from one of the following ten concentrations: *Early Childhood Education requires 20 hours. *English as a Second Language concentration requires 18 hours. When selecting courses for the Associates in Arts, students should consult the below concentration courses to make selections that will transfer and fulfill those requirements.

Academic Concentrations:

  • Behavioral Studies
  • Early Childhood Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Fine Arts
  • International Studies
  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics and Technology
  • Physical Activity, Wellness and Childhood Obesity
  • Science and Health
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education

Distance Education

WCE offers an online program for students located within the Southeastern region of North Carolina seeking Elementary Education Certification (grades K-6).

In the Extension Program, all education courses are offered in online modalities. We offer an Onslow Extension Education Laboratory for hands-on tutoring experiences. Students complete field experiences in elementary classrooms in partnership schools.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
EDN 300: Elem Programs & Practices 3
EDN 301: Instructional Design & Eval 3
EDN 303: Instructional Technology 3
EDN 319: Meet Needs Sp Students In Elem 3
EDN 322: Number & Algebra (K-6) 3
EDNL 322: Math Laboratory 0.5
EDN 340: Reading Foundations K-6 3
EDNL 340: Reading Laboratory 0.5
EDNL 331: Apprentice Field Experience I 1
EDN 344: Lit In Elem Sch (K-6) 3
EDN 414: Integrating the Arts 3
EDNL 332: Apprentice Field Experience II 1
EDNL 333: Field Experience III 1
EDN 325: Geometry, Measurement & Data 3
EDN 330: Teaching Diverse Learners (K-6 3
EDN 334: Soc St Curr/Inst (K-6) 3
EDN 336: The Teaching of Science (K-6) 3
EDN 348: Tchg Comm. Arts (K-6) 3
EDN 411: Student Teaching 12
EDN 413: Classroom Management 1
EDN 419: Seminar in Education (K-6) 1
Concentration Courses 15-21

Behavioral Studies Psychology: Minimum of 3 hours

  • PSY 105 - General Psychology (NCCCS- PSY 150)
  • PSY 256 - Brain and Behavior
  • PSY 270 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • PSY 271 - Psychology of Human Diversity

or any PSY 001-499 course for a minimum of 3 hours.

Sociology: Minimum of 3 hours

  • SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology (NCCCS- SOC 210)
  • SOC 215 - Modern Social Problems (NCCCS- SOC 220)
  • SOC 240 - Individuals and Societies in a Global World
  • SOC 325 - Racial and Ethnic Group Relations
  • SOC 350 - Gender and Society
  • SOC 380 - Social Classes
  • CRM 105 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (NCCCS- CJC 111)
  • CRM 110 - Crime and Justice Issues (NCCCS- CJC 113)
  • SWK 235 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare System (NCCCS- SWK 110)

Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any SOC, CRM, SWK or HEA course numbered 001-499. Three credit hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

Early Childhood Education

  • EDN 302 - Child Observation and Assessment
  • EDNL 302 - Field Experience in Early Childhood Education
  • EDN 424 - Child Guidance
  • EDN 430 - Preschool Curriculum
  • EDN 450 - Infant and Toddler Program Models
  • EDN 451 - Adaptive Practices in Early Childhood
  • EDNL 451 - Field Experience in Special Education

Practicum for Elementary Education Majors with EYC Concentration EDN 411 is a typical 14-week internship for Elementary Education majors. It must be conducted in a kindergarten classroom. Grades for EDN 411, EDN 413 and EDN 419 (Practicum) will be based entirely on the intern’s performance in the kindergarten classroom. Practicum semester will conclude with 3 full days of participant observation in an approved preschool setting during the final three days of the last week of the internship, the transition week. Interns pursuing the EYC Academic Concentration will be placed in a preschool classroom. For the entire school day of each of the three days of observation, interns pursuing EYC Academic Concentration will observe the children, the teacher and the routines of the day and work with children under the direction of their partnership teacher.

English as a Second Language

  • TSL 265 - Culture, Advocacy and Policy for ESL Teachers *
  • TSL 312 - English Grammar for Teachers
  • TSL 326 - Applied Linguistics for ESL

All courses above may be taken prior to admission to Watson College of Education.

  • TSL 417 - Second Language Methods *
  • TSL 418 - Assessment for English Language Learners
  • TSL 423 - Second Language Acquisition

*Required Field Hours: TSL 265 has 10 hours; TSL 417 has 25-30 hours.

Fine Arts Fine Arts History and Culture - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • ARH 201 - Ancient Art and Archaeology (NCCCS- ART 114)
  • ARH 202 - Medieval and Early Modern Art (NCCCS- ART 115)
  • FNA 101 - Cultures of the World Through Music and Dance
  • FNA 102 - Explorations in the Creative Process
  • MUS 115 - Music in Society (NCCCS- MUS 110)
  • MUS 116 - History of Jazz (NCCCS- MUS 112)
  • MUS 117 - American Music (NCCCS- MUS 113)
  • THR 112 - Dance Appreciation
  • THR 121 - Introduction to Theatre

Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any ARH, FNA, MUS or THR course numbered 001-499.   Music - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • MUS 106 - Exploring Music
  • MUS 111 - Theory I (NCCCS- MUS 121)
  • MUSL 111 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing I
  • MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening
  • MUS 184 - Jazz Ensemble (NCCCS- MUS 235)
  • MUS 185 - Symphonic Band (NCCCS- MUS 241)
  • MUS 186 - University Chorale
  • MUS 187 - Orchestra (NCCCS- MUS 237)

Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any MUS course numbered 001-499.   Theatre -  Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • THR 130 - Improvisation
  • THR 136 - Movement Exploration
  • THR 230 - Acting For Non-Majors

Or, a minimum of 3 hours from any COM or THR course numbered 001-499. Three credit hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

International Studies Semester Abroad - Minimum 12 hours from any of the following areas: Anthropology Economics Literature Art/Music Environmental Studies Political Science Conversational Language Geography Religion Comparative Education Geology Sociology Cultural History History   Specialty Study - Minimum of 5 Hours:

  • ANT 105 - Introduction to Anthropology
  • ANT 206 - Cultural Anthropology
  • EVS 195 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences (NCCCS- ENV 120)
  • EVS 205 - Global Environmental Issues
  • FRH 302 - Grammar and Composition I
  • FRH 303 - Grammar and Composition II
  • GER 301 - Advanced German
  • GGY 101 - Modern World Geography (NCCCS- GEO 112)
  • GGY 180 - World Regional Geography (NCCCS- GEO 111)
  • HST 103 - Introduction to Global History 1500-1848 (NCCCS- HIS 115)
  • PLS 111 - Politics and Government in Global Perspective
  • PLS 202 - Contemporary American Political Issues
  • SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology (NCCCS- SOC 210)
  • SOC 215 - Modern Social Problems (NCCCS- SOC 220)

Or, any ANT, EVS, FRH, GER, GGY, HST, PLS, SOC or SPN course numbered 001-499.

Senior Seminar - 1 Hour Required:

  • EDN 317 - Seminar in International Education

Language Arts Oral Communication - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • COM 104 - Concepts in Communication Studies (NCCCS- COM 110)
  • COM 116 - Performance of Literature
  • COM 220 - Interpersonal Communication
  • THR 230 - Acting For Non-Majors

Or any COM course numbered 001-499.

Literature - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • ENG 110 - Introduction to Literature (NCCCS- ENG 131)
  • ENG 211 - British Literature to 1800 (NCCCS- ENG 241)
  • ENG 212 - British Literature Since 1800 (NCCCS- ENG 242)
  • ENG 223 - American Literature to 1870 (NCCCS- ENG 231)
  • ENG 224 - American Literature Since 1870 (NCCCS- ENG 232)
  • ENG 225 - World Literature to 1600 (NCCCS- ENG 261)
  • ENG 226 - World Literature Since 1600 (NCCCS- ENG 262)
  • ENG 227 - World Anglophone Literatures
  • ENG 230 - Women In Literature (NCCCS- ENG 274)
  • ENG 232 - African American Literature (NCCCS- ENG 273)
  • ENG 290 - Themes in Literature

Or any ENG course numbered 001-499.

Writing - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • CRW 201 - Introduction to Creative Writing (NCCCS- ENG 125)
  • CRW 203 - The Evolution of Creative Writing: Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction (NCCCS- ENG 126)
  • CRW 314 - Theory and Practice of Literary Translation
  • ENG 308 - Grant and Proposal Writing

Or any CRW or ENG course numbered 001-499.

Three credit hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

Mathematics and Technology

  • MAT 141 - Concepts of Mathematics: Number, Operations, and Problem Solving (NCCCS- MAT 141)
  • MAT 142 - Concepts of Mathematics: Geometry, Measurement, and Problem Solving (NCCCS- MAT 142)
  • MAT 151 - Basic Calculus with Applications I (NCCCS- MAT 263)
  • MAT 161 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry I (NCCCS- MAT 271)
  • STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics (NCCCS- MAT 151)

Or any MAT or STT course numbered 001-499.

Technology - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • CSC 112 - Introduction to Computer Programming (NCCCS- CSC 120)
  • CSC 121 - Programming Concepts I (NCCCS- CSC 115)
  • CSC 133 - Discrete Mathematical Structures

Or any CSC or MIS course numbered 001-499.

Three credit hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

Physical Activity, Wellness and Childhood Obesity Required:

  • HFE 345 - Childhood Obesity

Choose 15 hours from the following courses:

  • CHHS 210 - Creating Happiness and Well-Being
  • HEA 105 - Individual Well-Being
  • HEA 207 - Nutrition and Behavior
  • HEA 304 - Comprehensive School Health Education, Grades K-12
  • HFE 386 - Physical Activity Pedagogy I
  • HFE 415 - Adapted Physical Activity

Science and Health Health - Minimum of 3 Hours: Any HEA course numbered 001-499. Science - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • BIO 105 - Concepts of Modern Biology (NCCCS- BIO 110)
  • BIO 150 - Humans and Ecology 
  • BIO 170 - Biology of the Sea
  • BIO 202 - Principles of Biology: Biodiversity (NCCCS- BIO 112)
  • CHM 101 - General Chemistry I (NCCCS- CHM 151)
  • CHML 101 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
  • EDN 426 - Island Ecology for Educators
  • EVS 195 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences (NCCCS- ENV 120)
  • EVS 205 - Global Environmental Issues
  • GGY 230 - Introduction to Weather and Climate
  • GLY 101 - Earth Revealed (NCCCS- GEL 111) 
  • GLY 120 - Environmental Geology (NCCCS- GEL 230)
  • GLY 125 - Natural Disasters
  • GLY 135 - Prehistoric Life
  • OCN 250 - Coasts and Society
  • PHY 101 - Elementary College Physics I (NCCCS- PHY 151)
  • PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II (NCCCS- PHY 152)
  • PHY 103 - Great Ideas in Physics
  • PHY 104 - Physics Everyone Should Know
  • PHY 105 - Introductory Physics (NCCCS- PHY 153)
  • PHY 201 - General Physics I (NCCCS- PHY 251)
  • PHY 202 - General Physics II (NCCCS- PHY 252)
  • PHY 220 - The Physics of Music
  • PHY 260 - Introduction to Astronomy

Or any BIO, PHY, CHM, EVS, GGY or GLY course numbered 001-499. Three credit hours Watson College of Education of Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

Social Studies Geography - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • GGY 130 - Geosystems (NCCCS- GEO 130)
  • GGY 180 - World Regional Geography (NCCCS- GEO 111)
  • GGY 230 - Introduction to Weather and Climate

Or any GGY course numbered 001-499.   Political Science - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • PLS 101 - American National Government
  • PLS 111 - Politics and Government in Global Perspective
  • PLS 202 - Contemporary American Political Issues

Or any PLS course numbered 001-499.   Social Sciences - Minimum of 3 Hours:

  • AFN 130 - Introduction to Africana Studies
  • ANT 206 - Cultural Anthropology
  • ECN 125 - Survey of Economics
  • HST 103 - Introduction to Global History 1500-1848 (NCCCS- HIS 115)
  • PLS 222 - Contemporary International Political Issues
  • SOC 105 - Introduction to Sociology (NCCCS- SOC 210)
  • SOC 215 - Modern Social Problems (NCCCS- SOC 220)

Or any AFN, ANT, ECN, HST, PLS or SOC course numbered 001-499. Three hours of Watson College of Education Study Abroad can be substituted for any of the above courses.

Special Education

  • SED 351 - Learning and Behavioral Disorders in a Diverse Society
  • SED 352 - Behavioral Development
  • SED 356 - Severe Disabilities
  • SED 368 - Teaching Reading to Students with Special Needs  OR
  • SED 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs
  • SED 372 - Program Development in Special Education
  • SEDL 368 - Teaching Reading to Learners with Special Needs Laboratory  OR
  • SEDL 369 - Teaching Mathematics to Students with Special Needs Laboratory