Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Elementary Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

To apply to FSU as a transfer student:

1. Graduated from high school or obtained a GED/Adult Diploma

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

Transfer students must meet the same standards as first-time freshmen in completing the University College Core Curriculum requirements.

Transfer students admitted to Fayetteville State University who wish to pursue a degree in Education are advised to declare their desired education major as soon as they are admitted.

The early declaration is vital for ensuring that students receive immediate and appropriate academic advice, facilitating a smooth integration into their chosen program’s specific requirements and coursework.

A student wishing to declare a major in any College of Education program must demonstrate the following:

 

  1. Completion of EDUC 211 with a grade of C or better (if applicable to program)
  2. A minimum grade point average of 2.7 (3.0 preferred)
  3. Completion of a Declaration of Major form (scroll down to the appropriate degree)
  4. Admissions as an education major does not guarantee admissions to Teacher Education.

Contact:

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

Revised: August, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language is required for the 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
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 110: Principles of Biology
OR
BIO 111: General Biology I 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition Required Course
ART 111: Art Appreciation
OR
MUS 110: Music Appreciation 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
POL 120: American Government 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSYC 210: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
HEA 110: Personal Health/Wellness 3 HEED 212: Health Promotion and Wellness Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
EDU 144: Child Development I
OR
EDU 145: Child Development II 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
EDU 131 & EDU 131A: Child, Family, and Community & Lab 4 EDUC 361: Family Culture & School Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
EDU 221: Children With Exceptionalities 3 SPED 320: Edu of the Excep Child 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
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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Students are encouraged to review the https://acalog.uncfsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=26&poid=4657 for more information about admission into Teacher Education majors.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Professional Education Courses 32

EDUC 210 - Technology Applications for Teachers

EDUC 211 - Laboratory Experiences in Area Schools

EDUC 291 - Educational Simulations

EDUC 310 - Foundations of Education

EDUC 330 - Educational Psychology and Human Development

EDUC 331 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learning

ENGL 300 - Children’s Literature

ELEM 471 - Clinical Experience for Teacher Candidates in Elementary Education

ELEM 491 - Elementary and Birth-Kindergarten Professional Seminar

SPED 320 - Education of the Exceptional Child
Elementary Education Major Core 27

(Formal admission to Teacher Education required to enroll in ELEM 400, ELEM 401, ELEM 402)

ELEM 320 - Teaching Healthful Living in K-6

ELEM 335 - Math for 21st Century K-6 Teaching Candidates

ELEM 400 - Teaching Communication Skills in K-6

ELEM 401 - Teaching Math and Science in K-6

ELEM 402 - Social Studies and the Arts in Elementary Education

HIST 211 - The United States to 1865 OR HIST 212 - The United States since 1865
Elective Concentration Requirement 3

Effective Fall 2023, Elementary Education K-6 majors will select one 3-credit course from the Elective Content Area Courses group. Courses within this group will be made available to students during their advising session.
Major Electives 4

PEDU 101 - Swimming (Coed)

PEDU 107 - Weight Training

PEDU 112 - Golf

PEDU 120 - Tennis and Badminton

PEDU 122 - Volleyball

PEDU 130 - Basketball

PEDU 132 - Bowling

PEDU 140 - Conditioning Exercise

MATH elective
Other Major Requirement 3

PSYC 210 - General Psychology
Restricted Electives 12

ELEM 451 - Classroom Management for Elementary Teachers

READ 316 - Corrective and Remedial Reading

READ 370 - Linguistics and Reading

READ 400 - Practicum in the Correction of Reading and Related Disorders