Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Psychology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Health Psychology
Delivery Method: Fully Online, 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

 

Students must meet the following requirements to declare Psychology, Health Psychology as a major:

 

  • A student must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum grade point average required by the program.
  • Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0
  • Complete PSYC 210 with a minimum grade of “C.”

Contact:

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

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language required.

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
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSYC 210: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I 3 HIST 110: World History to 1600 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MATH 126: Quantitative Reasoning UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
PSY 241: Developmental Psych 3 PSYC 331: Developmental Psychology Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
PSY 237: Social Psychology 3 PSYC 360: Social Psychology Additional General Education Courses Suggested 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

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 ENGL 110: English Composition I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 120: English Composition II English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Other Major Requirements

  • A final grade of “C” or higher must be earned in each course used to fulfill requirements for a minor, electives, or a concentration.
  • At least 50% of the major courses (a minimum of nine Psychology courses) must be completed at Fayetteville State University (on campus, online, at Fort Bragg, or through any other FSU distance learning program).

Graduation Requirements

  • A minimum final grade of “C” or higher in all Psychology program courses is required for graduation.
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.
  • A minimum of 120 credit hours are necessary for graduation.

 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Psychology Courses 41
  • PSYC 210 - General Psychology
  • PSYC 233 - Statistics for Psychology
  • PSYC 302 - Professional and Career Development in Psychology
  • PSYC 305 - Writing for Psychology
  • PSYC 320 - Theories of Learning
  • PSYC 331 - Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC 343 - Multicultural Psychology
  • PSYC 352 - Research Methodology
  • PSYC 360 - Social Psychology
  • PSYC 370 - Introduction to Biopsychology
  • PSYC 400 - History and Systems of Psychology
  • PSYC 422 - Mental Health Psychology
  • PSYC 460 - Senior Seminar
Health Psychology Concentration Requirements 12
  • PSYC 300 - Stress Management and Wellness
  • PSYC 345 - Positive Psychology
  • PSYC 365 - Health Psychology
  • PSYC 380 - Behavior Modification
Major Electives 6

Select 2 courses from the following:

  • PSYC 310 - Theories of Personality
  • PSYC 332 - Psychology of Adult Development
  • PSYC 342 - Introduction to Clinical and Counseling Psychology
  • PSYC 348 - Sports Psychology
  • PSYC 350 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • PSYC 381 - Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  • PSYC 390 - Psych Tests and Measurements
  • PSYC 403 - Psychopharmacology
  • PSYC 420 - Sensation and Perception
  • PSYC 421 - Cognitive Psychology
  • PSYC 430 - Advanced Seminar: Sex and Gender
  • PSYC 433 - Psychology of Language
  • PSYC 452 - Advanced Applied Research
  • PSYC 455 - Psychology Internship
  • Any other psychology course offered or accepted by Fayetteville State University that has not been used to fulfill any other requirement.
Minor/Free Electives 18

Declare and complete a minor and/ or select any other course(s) offered or accepted by Fayetteville State University that has not been used to fulfill any other requirement.
Free Electives 5

A free elective can be any course offered or accepted by Fayetteville State University that has not been used to fulfill any other requirement.