NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Urban Horticulture
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Below are the required courses* and GPA considered prerequisites for admission into this major. These courses should be completed before transferring to help ensure students are prepared for the courses they need to take at NC State. Not completing these courses or attaining the required GPA prior to transfer may impact eligibility for admission into the major.

  • 2.5 or higher GPA (3.0 or higher preferred)
  • ENG 111 and ENG 112
  • MAT 171 (or higher-level math course)
  • (BIO 111 or BIO 112) or CHM 151
  • Preference given to students with both (BIO 111 or BIO 112) and CHM 151

*Listed courses are NC community college shared catalog courses and reflect their respective NC State transfer equivalencies.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
undergrad-admissions@ncsu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

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.
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 263: Brief Calculus 4 MA 121: Elements of Calculus & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 183: Introductory Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 181: Introductory Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CH 101: Chemistry - A Molecular Science & CH 102: General Chemistry Laboratory Additional General Education Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course
PHY 110 & PHY 110A: Conceptual Physics & Lab 4 PY 131: Conceptual Physics Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 155: Nutrition 3 NTR 301: Introduction to Human Nutrition 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 Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

The Bachelor of Science in Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems is offered jointly through the Departments of Crop and Soil Sciences and Horticultural Science.  This multidisciplinary major offers students diverse courses, hands-on learning, community engagement opportunities, internships, and research experiences to address the grand challenges of agriculture and food systems. Students can choose from three career path concentrations – Agroecology Research and Production, Community Food Systems, and Urban Horticulture. 

The Urban Horticulture concentration integrates horticulture production and agriculture business education for students interested in starting or managing their own sustainable horticultural farm, working with community gardens, and more.  There are many focused horticulture classes, research and internship opportunities as well for this concentration.

For more information please visit the program website. 

Remaining NC State Bachelor's Degree Requirements 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 courses are required major courses and will not be part of the General Education fulfillment awarded by associate degree transfer and CAA eligibility.

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.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ALS 303: Transfer Success in Agriculture and Life Sciences 1
HS 290: Horticulture: Careers and Opportunities 1
Ecology 4

AEC 360 or PB 360
CS 230: Introduction to Agroecology 3
CS 415: Integrated Pest Management 3
CS 430: Advanced Agroecology 4
HS 410: Community Food Systems 3
HS 480: Sustainable Food Production (capstone) 1
SSC 200 & SSC 201: Soil Science & Lab 4
PB 321: Introduction to Whole Plant Physiology 3
STS 323: World Population and Food Prospects 3
SSC 427: Biological Approaches to Sustainable Soil Systems 3
SSC 428: Soil Management Principles for Sustainable Agriculture 1
HS 201: The World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices 3
HS 476: Crop Physiology and Production in Controlled Environments 3
HS 480: Sustainable Food Production (capstone) 1
Experiential Learning 3

3 total credits of an approved Internship, Teaching, Research or Professional Development experience.
Advanced Writing 3
Horticultural Science Electives 9
Advanced Horticultural Science Electives 6
Socio-Economic/Food Systems Electives 6

(3 hours of Advanced Socio-Economic/Food System Electives required) 
Free Electives 4

This major requires 4 hours of Free Elective credit for graduation. Remaining Free Elective hours will vary for each student.