Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
English Language and Literature, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Teaching Licensure (Secondary English 9-12)
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

The BA in English Language and Literature has an online degree completion option for the final two years. See here for more information: https://www.uncfsu.edu/fsu-admissions/online

Students must meet the following requirements to declare English Language and Literature as a major:

  • A student must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours with a minimum grade point average required by the program.
  • Grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to fulfill major requirements.

Contact:

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

Revised: August, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

2 foreign language courses required. Foreign language must be completed in sequential order (ex. Spanish I & II).

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 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MATH 126: Quantitative Reasoning UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition Required Course
HUM 115: Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 110: Critical Thinking Additional General Education Courses Required Course
ENG 231: American Literature I 3 ENGL 321: American Literature I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ENG 241: British Literature I 3 ENGL 311: English Literature I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ENG 273: African-American Literature 3 ENGL 220: African-American Lit I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ENG 261: World Literature I 3 ENGL 211: World Literature I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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) 5 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to fulfill major requirements.

Praxis I Requirement for students who seek Licensure in North Carolina

  • Praxis I Requirement Scores for Educators: Reading (5712)—Score 156
  • Praxis I Requirement Scores for Educators: Writing (5722)—Score 162
  • Praxis I Requirement for Educators: Mathematics (5732)—Score 150

Praxis I Requirement for students who seek Licensure in North Carolina

  • Praxis II Test: 5038 English Language Arts: Content Knowledge—Score 167
  • Praxis II Test: 5624/0624 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12—Score 157

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
English Courses 13
  • ENGL 232 - Introduction to Film and Visual Literacy
  • ENGL 371 - Literary Theory and Criticism
  • ENGL 411 - Shakespeare
  • ENGL 470 - Senior Capstone Course
Major Electives 27

Select 1 course from the following:

  • ENGL 211 - World Literature I
  • ENGL 212 - World Literature II
  • ENGL 310 - Introduction to Folklore

AND

Select 1 course from the following:

  • ENGL 220 - African-American Literature I
  • ENGL 223 - African-American Literature II
  • ENGL 301 - Adolescent Literature

AND

Select 1 course from the following:

  • ENGL 222 - History of the English Language
  • ENGL 230 - Introduction to Linguistics
  • ENGL 231 - Advanced Grammar
  • ENGL 241 - Editing and Proofreading
  • ENGL 331 - American English Dialects
  • ENGL 409 - Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics

AND

Select 1 from the following:

  • ENGL 311 - English Literature I
  • ENGL 312 - English Literature II
  • ENGL 432 - Romantic Poetry and Prose

AND

Select 1 from the following:

  • ENGL 321 - American Literature I
  • ENGL 322 - American Literature II
  • ENGL 340 - Short Prose Fiction
  • TESL 441 - Trends and Issues in Teaching ESL

AND

Select 1 from the following:

  • ENGL 343 - Teaching and Tutoring Writing
  • TESL 410 - Theories and Principles in Teaching ESL
  • TESL 450 - Literacy Development and Assessment in ESL

AND

Select 1 from the following:

  • ENGL 335 - Publishing Studio
  • ENGL 341 - Advanced Research and Argumentation
  • ENGL 420 - Digital Rhetoric and Content Writing

AND

Select 2 additional ENGL or TESL courses (200-499)
Professional Education Courses 36
  • EDUC 210 - Technology Applications for Teachers
  • EDUC 211 - Laboratory Experiences in Area Schools
  • EDUC 310 - Foundations of Education
  • EDUC 330 - Educational Psychology and Human Development
  • EDUC 331 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learning
  • EDUC 455 - Classroom Management and Principles of Secondary Teaching
  • EDUC 467 - Methods and Materials in Middle and Secondary School Subjects
  • EDUC 490 - Professional Education Seminar
  • EDUC 497 - Clinical Experience in the Middle and Secondary Schools
  • READ 320 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Foreign Language Courses 6

Any 2 college level foreign language courses. Must be completed in sequential order.