UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Sociology, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Organizations, Occupations, and Work
Delivery Method: Fully Online

Program Admission Notes:

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

The online B.A. in Sociology major is designed for learners who:

  • Earned college credit before coming to UNC Charlotte
  • Work full or part-time or has responsibilities caring for others
  • Delayed entering college after high school for work, travel, or military service
  • Prefer flexibility in completing a college degree.

Students admitted to the online Sociology major and the online pre-Sociology major qualify for distance education tuition and fees for all courses and are considered distance education (DE) students.

Contact:

University Transfer Center
transfercenter@charlotte.edu

Revised: April, 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
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOCY 1101: Intro to Sociology 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, General Education
SOC 213: Sociology of the Family
OR
SOC 220; SOC 225; SOC 230; SOC 240 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
SOC 220: Social Problems
OR
SOC 213; SOC 225; SOC 230; SOC 240 		3 University Equivalencies 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
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 Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Charlotte:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Sociological Theory 3

Select one of the following:

  • SOCY 3153 - Sociological Theory (3)
  • SOCY 4153 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (3)
Sociological Research Core Courses 8
  • SOCY 3155 - Sociological Research Methods (4)
  • SOCY 4156 - Quantitative Analysis (4)
  • SOCY 4156L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (0)
SOCY 2115: Introduction to Organizations 3
Elective Concentration Courses 9

Select 3 of the following:

  • SOCY 3125 - Older Worker and Retirement (3)
  • SOCY 4111 - Social Inequality (3)
  • SOCY 4112 - Sociology of Work (3)
  • SOCY 4114 - Professionalism in Sociology (3)
  • SOCY 4115 - Organizational Sociology (3)
  • SOCY 4265 - Social Psychology of Law (3)
  • SOCY 4480 - Internship in Sociology (3 to 6)
  • Other SOCY courses with advisor approval
SOCY 4699: Senior Seminar in Sociology 3
Unrestricted Electives 34

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation. Students in the Sociology major are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor or a second major, which will broaden their skillset and complement coursework in Sociology.