NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Horticultural Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Plant Breeding & Biotechnology
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.

 

  • 2.5 and above GPA for agriculture programs (Preference given to students with a 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 pre-calculus or higher math course
  • 1 semester of General Biology or General Chemistry with a lab (preference is given to students with both courses)

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics 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) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 NCSU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 NCSU 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 Plant Breeding & Biotechnology concentration in Horticulture Science is a menu-driven concentration that allows students to direct their education in either plant breeding or biotechnology through a comprehensive selection of focus-driven electives.

This major requires an approved internship or teaching/research experience. Please consult the Department of Horticultural Science 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
ALS 303: Transfer Transitions and Diversity in Agriculture & Life Sciences 1
CH 221: Organic Chemistry I 3
CH 222: Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CH 223: Organic Chemistry II 3
CH 224: Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
BCH 351 or 451 3
CS 413: Plant Breeding 3
GN 311: Principles of Genetics 4
GN 312: Elementary Genetics Laboratory 1
HS 201: The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices 3
HS 290: Horticulture: Careers and Opportunities 1
HS 301: Plant Propagation 4
HS 303: Ornamental Plant Identification I 3
HS 304 or PB 403 3
PB 421: Plant Physiology 3
PB 480: Introduction to Plant Biotechnology 3
SSC 200: Soil Science 3
SSC 201: Soil Science Laboratory 1
Career Experience 3
Environmental Elective 3
Plant Protective Elective 6
Business Elective 3
Broad-Scope Elective 3
Advised Electives 16
Free Electives 5

5 total hours of Free Electives required for graduation. Remaining hours will very for each student.