UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Psychology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

  • 24 transferable credit hours
  • 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • Must be in good academic standing at most recently attended institution

Contact:

University Transfer Center
transfercenter@charlotte.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences requires two levels of foreign language (Language 111 and 112). Students who complete their associate degree are exempt from the language requirement.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

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
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSYC 1101: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STAT 1222: Intro to Statistics & STAT 1ELE: Statistics Elective UGETC Math Required Course
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course
PSY 281: Abnormal Psychology 3 PSYC 2341: Psychopathology Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 241: Developmental Psych 3 PSYC 2117: Intro to Lifespan Dev Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 237: Social Psychology 3 PSYC 2350: Intro to Social Psychology 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 WRDS 1103: Wrtng & Inqry Acdmc Ctx I & II English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 CTCM 2530: Critical Thinking English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

Natural Science Requirement: The Psychology major does require 2 natural science courses. Students can complete both at their NC Community College.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PSYC 2391 3
PSYC 3292 3

or PSYC 3291: Critical Thinking about Research 
PSYC 2390: Life Beyond the Psychology Bachelor of Science 3
PSYC 2115: Introduction to Self in Context 3
PSYC 2113: Introduction to Brain, Behavior, and Mental Processes 3
3000 or 4000 Level Non-Capstone Electives 9-12

Students can chose to take 9-12 credit hours at the PSYC 3000- or PSYC 4000- (non-Capstone) level that are in alignment with their interests and trajectory following the completion of their undergraduate degree.

Total needed will depend on number of 200 level PSY courses taken as part of associate degree. 
Capstone Course 3
Unrestricted Elective Courses 30-33

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.