Concentration(s): Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Concentration
Delivery Method: On-Campus

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

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:

  • Language 111 (prerequisite)
  • Language 112 (prerequisite)
  • Language 211 (required for graduation)

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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ART 114: Art History Survey I
OR
ART 115: Art History Survey II or MUS 110: Music Appreciation or MUS 112: Introduction to Jazz 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
HIS 112: World Civilizations II
OR
HIS 121: Western Civilization I 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
POL 120: American Government
OR
PSY 150: Introduction to Psychology 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 202: Principles of Sociology Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course
OR
(excluding HIS) (Approved Course Options) 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues
OR
PHI 220: Western Philosophy I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Any CAA Social/Behavioral Science Course
OR
(excluding HIS) (Approved Course Options) 		3 University Equivalencies 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies curriculum is designed to lead students to analyze and reinterpret existing data and common assumptions about gender and gender identity from a multidisciplinary perspective. This approach foregrounds the complex relationships between gender, class, ethnic and racial structures; acquaints students with the often unacknowledged contributions made by women in the humanities and sciences, and grounds students in feminist theories and methodological perspectives. The aim of this program it to recognize the substantial contributions of feminist theories to social and public policy analysis

For more information please visit the departmental website. 

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. Unless otherwise noted, all listed courses are major requirements and not fulfilled through CAA eligibility of associate degree transfer.

Students may utilize the NC State Transfer Planner in conjunction with this Transfer Guide to see how their transfer coursework fulfills major requirements. Please note that the Transfer Planner does not reflect CAA eligibility or GEP fulfillment.

Major Residency Requirement: A maximum of 15 hours of external transfer credit may be applied towards the Departmental & major requirements.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
World Language 201-level 3

May require prerequisite courses:

  • World Language 101
  • World Language 102

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.
WGS 200: Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 3
WGS 300 or WGS 380 3
WGS 492: Theoretical Issues in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 3
200-Level Electives 9
400-Level Electives 3
300/400-Level Electives 9
Free Electives 33

This major requires 33 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.