This major requires a world language at the 211-level or higher for graduation. Language requirements may be completed after matriculation to NC State or prior to transfer by completing:
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Language 111 (prerequisite)
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Language 112 (prerequisite)
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Language 211 (required for graduation)
Native or heritage speakers of a language other than English may receive a waiver for this requirement after transfer to NC State. Please consult the World Languages placement page for more information.
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 |
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ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition
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English Composition
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Required for Admission to Univ.
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COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
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ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II
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3
|
University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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Suggested Course
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ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Intro to Jazz
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3
|
University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
|
Suggested Course
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HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II
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3
|
University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
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HIS 112: World Civilizations II
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3
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HI 233: The World Since 1750
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course
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POL 120: American Government
OR
SOC 210: Intro to Sociology or PSY 150: Intro to Psychology
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
Suggested Course
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PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I or PHI 240: Ethics
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
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Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course
OR
Major requires 12 total hours from 3 different disciplines.
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
|
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course
OR
Major requires 12 total hours from 3 different disciplines.
(Approved Course Options)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
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ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II
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3
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University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
Suggested Course
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HIS 222: African-American Hist I
OR
HS 223: African-American History II or Student Choice
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
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HIS 227: Native American History
OR
Student Choice
|
3
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University Equivalencies
|
Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
Suggested Course
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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)
|
3
|
University Equivalencies
|
UGETC Math
|
General Education
|
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
|
University Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
|
General Education
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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2
|
University Equivalencies
|
Additional General Education Courses
|
General Education, Elective
|
|
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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8
|
University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
|
General Education, Elective
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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TR ***: Elective
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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The Bachelor of Arts in History offers a broad educational experience that also provides essential skills of critical reading, research, judgment, and perspective. These are skills that employers seek in a wide range of fields. The small department offers a “small college” experience within the wealth of NC State’s diverse offerings and opportunities.
The curriculum offers a great deal of student choice in courses and electives. Flexibility of requirements allows the pursuit of either a diverse experience or a focused, thematic study. Your advisor can help you explore how you might build a thematic interest into your course selection. Examples include our strong course offerings on topics of the law, civil rights and justice, public history, and science and technology in historical context. Beyond traditional courses, there are opportunities for guided and independent research experiences and professional internship. Free electives in the curriculum make it straightforward to complete a Minor in one of the many disciplines at NC State.
Many of our majors are transfer students, from other universities and community colleges. Our advisors will work with you on credit equivalencies and requirements. In the History major, 18 credit hours (6 courses) of History must be completed at NC State. At least 12 of those hours must be at the 400-level and must include one HI 491 seminar.
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. Fulfilling the World Language 201-level requirement prior to transfer will allow students to better balance semester coursework in this major. Unless otherwise noted, all listed courses are major requirements and not fulfilled through CAA eligibility of associate degree transfer.