UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Political Science, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Comprehensive Social Studies Teacher Licensure
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
POL 120: American Government 3 POLS 1575: American Politics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 1101: College Algebra & Workshop UGETC Math Required Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 131: American History I 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 111: World Civilization I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HIS 132: American History II
OR
HIS 112: World Civilization II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
OR
ECO 252: Prin. of Macroeconomics 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
POL 220: International Relations 3 POLS 1150: International Politics Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
GEO 110: Introduction to Geography 3 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
POL 210: Comparative Government 3 POLS 1501: Global Social Science Elective/Pre-Major 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) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TRNF 1ELE: Transfer Elective Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

Minor in Secondary Education 

Students must have a Minor in Secondary Education to obtain teaching licensure.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
POLS 2220: Political Science Methods 4
Political Philosophy Course 3

Select one of the following:

  • POLS 1170 - Introduction to Political Philosophy (3)
  • POLS 3070 - Topics in Political or Legal Philosophy (3)
  • POLS 3171 - History of Classical Political Philosophy (3)
  • POLS 3172 - African American Political Philosophy (3)
  • POLS 3173 - History of Modern Political Philosophy (3)
  • POLS 3175 - Philosophy of Law (3)
  • POLS 3176 - Fascism and Communism (3)
  • POLS 3177 - Social and Political Philosophy (3)
Non-Western Political Science Course 3

Select a minimum of one of the following:

  • POLS 3133 - Middle East Politics (3)
  • POLS 3143 - African Politics (3)
  • POLS 3144 - Latin American Politics (3)
  • POLS 3148 - Chinese Politics (3)
Capstone Course 3

Select one of the following:

  • POLS 4110 - North Carolina Student Legislature (3)
  • POLS 4163 - Advanced Model United Nations (3)
  • POLS 4600 - Senior Seminar (3)
  • POLS 4700 - Honors Thesis (3)
  • POLS 4990 - Senior Thesis (3)
Political Science Elective Courses 8-9

Select any POLS courses to achieve a total of 30 credit hours in POLS courses.
Unrestricted Electives 38-39

Minor in Secondary Education (32 credit hours)

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.