UNC Charlotte

Transfer Guide

UNC Charlotte
Philosophy, BA

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
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics 3 PHIL 3221: Ethical Theory UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues 3 PHIL 1512: Local Arts/Humanities UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
PHI 230: Introduction to Logic 3 PHIL 2105: Deductive Logic 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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math 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) 10 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
PHIL 2100: Critical Thinking 3
PHIL 4600: Senior Seminar 3

or PHIL 4700: Honors Senior Seminar
History/ Genealogy Course 3
  • PHIL 3009 - Major Figure in Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3019 - Topics in History/Genealogy (3)
  • PHIL 3201 - Ancient Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3202 - Modern Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3203 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3204 - Twentieth-Century Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3211 - Latin American Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3212 - American Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3213 - Existentialism (3)
  • PHIL 4009 - Major Figure in Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 4019 - Advanced Topics in History/Genealogy (3)
Knowledge/ Language Course 3
  • PHIL 3059 - Topics in Knowledge/Language (3)
  • PHIL 3241 - Knowledge and Reality (3)
  • PHIL 3242 - Philosophy of Mind (3)
  • PHIL 3243 - Philosophy of Religion (3)
  • PHIL 3251 - Advanced Logic (3)
  • PHIL 3252 - Philosophy of Language (3)
  • PHIL 3253 - Science, Knowledge, and Values (3)
  • PHIL 3254 - History and Philosophy of Biology (3)
  • PHIL 4059 - Advanced Topics in Knowledge/Language (3)
Identity/ Society Course 3
  • PHIL 3079 - Topics in Identity/Society (3)
  • PHIL 3261 - Feminist Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3262 - Philosophy and Race (3)
  • PHIL 3263 - Philosophy and Disability (3)
  • PHIL 3271 - Social and Political Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3272 - Philosophy of Technology (3)
  • PHIL 3273 - Philosophy and the Body (3)
  • PHIL 3274 - Philosophy of Education (3)
  • PHIL 3275 - Hip Hop as Redescription (3)
  • PHIL 4079 - Advanced Topics in Identity/Society (3)
  • PHIL 4170 - Queer Theory (3)
  • PHIL 4270 - Indigenous Feminisms (3)
Elective Major Courses 9-12
  • PHIL 2105 - Deductive Logic (3)
  • PHIL 2220 - Healthcare Ethics (3)
  • PHIL 3400 - Internship in Ethics and Philosophy (3)
  • PHIL 3800 - Independent Study (1 to 3)
Unrestricted Electives 33-36

As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.