Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Biology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Teaching Licensure Concentration (Secondary Education 9-12)
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

For general transfer admission to FSU, students should have 24 hours with a cumulative 2.0 GPA and should be eligible to return to the last institution attended.

Students under the age of 21 and with fewer than 24 hours should review additional requirements for admission: https://www.uncfsu.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-to-fsu/transfer-admissions

Contact:

Dr. Cierra Griffin
cgriff13@uncfsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign languge is required for the major if earning the AA or AS degree/transferring with 60+ credits.

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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 129: Precalculus Mathematics I UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 130: Precalculus Mathematics II UGETC Math 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
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIOL 160: Principles of Biology II & BIOL 160L: Principles of Biology II Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 141: General Chemistry I Lecture & CHEM 142: General Chemistry I Lab Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 161: General Chemistry II Lecture & CHEM 162: General Chemistry II Lab Additional General Education Courses Required Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I 3 HIST 110: World History to 1600 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
HUM 115: Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 110: Critical Thinking Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHYS 115: General Physics I Lecture & PHYS 125L: College Physics I Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHYS 116: General Physics II Lecture & PHYS 126L: College Physics Lab II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 HEED 112: Health and Wellness Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course, Elective

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
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
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Required Major Courses 43
  • BIOL 200 - Cellular Biology
  • BIOL 200L - Cellular Biology Laboratory
  • BIOL 320 - Biology Seminar
  • BIOL 330 - Microbiology and Immunology
  • BIOL 330L - Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory
  • BIOL 350 - Ecology
  • BIOL 350L - Ecology Laboratory
  • BIOL 210 - General Botany
  • BIOL 210L - General Botany Laboratory
  • GEOL 311 - Introduction to Geology I
  • BIOL 220 - General Zoology
  • BIOL 220L - General Zoology Laboratory
  • BIOL 310 - Principles of Genetics
  • BIOL 310L - Principles of Genetics Laboratory
Professional Education Courses 36
  • 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 467 - Methods and Materials in Middle and Secondary School Subjects
  • EDUC 490 - Professional Education Seminar
  • EDUC 497 - Clinical Experience in the Middle and Secondary Schools
  • READ 320 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
  • SPED 320 - Education of the Exceptional Child
Free Elective 2