Transfer Guide

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
COM 231: Public Speaking	3	SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Required Course, General Education
MUS 110: Music Appreciation	3	MUSI 210: Music Apprec	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Required Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology OR PSY 150: General Psychology	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I	4	BIOL 150: Principles of Biology I & BIOL 150L: Principles of Biology I Lab	UGETC Natural Sciences	Required Course, General Education
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options)	4	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	Required Course, General Education
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life	2	HEED 112: Health and Wellness	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I	3	HIST 110: World History to 1600	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course, General Education
HEA 112: First Aid & CPR	2	HEED 372: Safety Education and First Aid	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry	3	ENGL 110: English Composition I	English Composition	General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc	3	ENGL 120: English Composition II	English Composition	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	3	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)	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Math	General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success	1	UNIV 110: University Studies	Academic Transition	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	10	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	10	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Elective

Admission to the Teacher Education Program is a procedural step for students in teacher education programs. After successfully completing the requirements listed below, students are eligible to apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. An “Application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program” form should be filed with the department head by the second semester of the sophomore year. The criteria for admission are as follows:

1. Completion of a minimum of 24 credits.
2. A GPA of 2.7 or higher (3.0 preferred).
3. Acceptable scores on the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Tests of the PRAXIS CASE exam. All PRAXIS CASE scores must meet the current state mandated score requirements for admission and licensure purposes. Specific ACT or SAT scores are also considered.
4. Criminal background check (Voluntary Disclosure Statement).
5. Completed Application for Admission to Teacher Education form.
6. Acceptable scores on the Admission to Teacher Education Interview.
7. Completed Application for Admission to Teacher Education form.
8. Program of Study/DegreeWorks Audit.
9. Final acceptance for admission to the Teacher Education Program by the Teacher Education Committee, based upon documented recommendations from the major area concerned.

Note: Formal admission to Teacher Education is required prior to enrollment in methods courses and clinical experience (formerly student teaching). A criminal background check is required from each candidate after registering in methods courses and before completing the field experience requirement of the methods courses. See each individual program for course listing.

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
Professional Education Courses	33	(Admission to Teacher Education is required for  EDUC 455 and EDUC 464; admission to Student Teaching is required for EDUC 490 and EDUC 480 or EDUC 497) EDUC 210 - Technology Applications for Teachers EDUC 310 - Foundations of Education EDUC 330 - Educational Psychology and Human Development EDUC 331 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learning EDUC 455 - Classroom Management and Principles of Secondary Teaching EDUC 464 - Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education EDUC 490 - Professional Education Seminar EDUC 480 - Clinical Experience in the K-12 School Setting Or EDUC 497 - Clinical Experience in the Middle and Secondary Schools READ 320 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Health Core Courses	18	HEED 300 - Human Sexuality HEED 301 - Drug Education HEED 310 - Mental and Emotional Health HEED 320 - Introduction to Health Education HEED 372 - Safety Education and First Aid HEED 420 - Nutrition
Physical Education Core Courses	30	PEDU 205 - Net/ Wall and Field/ Striking Games PEDU 211 - Rhythms and Movement Concepts for Physical Education or PEDU 102 - Dance PEDU 215 - Target and Invasion Games PEDU 311 - History and Principles of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport PEDU 321 - Educational Games for Early Childhood Physical Education K-6 PEDU 322 - Physical Education in Middle Grades 6-9 PEDU 360 - Theory and Practice in Elementary Physical Education PEDU 402 - Motor Learning PEDU 421 - Measurement and Evaluation PEDU 431 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport PEDU 450 - Physiology of Exercise and Kinesiology PEDU 460 - Introduction to Personal Training