Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Forensic Science, B.S., BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2026-2027

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

To apply to FSU as a transfer student:

• Graduated from high school or obtained a GED/Adult Diploma

• Have at least 24 transferable credits with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA

To be accepted into the Forensic Science program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicants must have completed at least 30 credit hours. 
  • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Applicants must have earned a minimum grade of “C” in the following mathematics and science courses, with a maximum of two repeated courses:
    • CHEM 141/ CHEM 141L (CHM 151) - BIOL 150 / BIOL 150L (BIO 111)
    • MATH 129 (MAT 171)

Student must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher overall and a “C” or better in all major courses.

Transfer credit: A maximum of 60 hours of transfer credits will be accepted towards the Forensic Science degree. No credit will be accepted for science and mathematics courses taken more than ten (10) years earlier.

Contact:

Office for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military
adultlearnerstransfermilitary@uncfsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Not required, but 3 credit hours are suggested for major.

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 ENGL 110: English Composition I English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 120: English Composition II English Composition Required Course, General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 129: Precalculus Mathematics I UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 130: Precalculus Mathematics II UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIOL 150: Principles of Biology I & BIOL 150L: Principles of Biology I Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIOL 160: Principles of Biology II & BIOL 160L: Principles of Biology II Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 141: General Chemistry I Lecture & CHEM 142 Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 161: General Chemistry II Lecture & CHEM 162 Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STAT 202: Basic Probability and Stats Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 142: Calculus with AnalyticGeometry Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
HUM 115: Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 110: Critical Thinking Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 HEED 112: Health and Wellness Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course, General Education
SPA 111: Elementary Spanish I 3 SPAN 110: Elementary Spanish I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course, General Education

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 Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Student must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher overall and a “C” or better in all major courses.

Transfer credit: A maximum of 60 hours of transfer credits will be accepted towards the Forensic Science degree.

No credit will be accepted for science and mathematics courses taken more than ten (10) years earlier.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Natural Science 20
  • BIOL 200 - Cellular Biology
  • BIOL 200L - Cellular Biology Laboratory
  • CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture
  • CHEM 223L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
  • CHEM 225 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture
  • CHEM 225L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
  • PHYS 115 - General Physics I
  • PHYS 125L - College Physics I Laboratory
  • PHYS 116 - General Physics II
  • PHYS 126L - College Physics II Laboratory
Forensic Science Courses 49
  • BIOL 310 - Principles of Genetics
  • BIOL 310L - Principles of Genetics Laboratory
  • BIOL 325 - Molecular Biology
  • BIOL 325L - Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • BIOL 330 - Microbiology and Immunology
  • BIOL 330L - Microbiology and Immunology Laboratory
  • BIOL 410 - Principles of Biochemistry OR BICH 411 - Biochemistry I
  • BTCH 340 - Toxicology
  • BTCH 340L - Toxicology Laboratory
  • CHEM 311 - Instrumental Analysis Lecture
  • CHEM 311L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • FORS 200 - Introduction to Forensic Science
  • FORS 300 - Forensic Professional Practice
  • FORS 375 - Crime Scene and Latent Evidence Analysis
  • FORS 400 - Forensic Microscopy
  • FORS 431 - Population Genetics
  • FORS 455 - Forensic Biology (Serology/ DNA)
  • FORS 460 - Capstone