Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Birth through Kindergarten- Teaching, 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
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
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSYC 210: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
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, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I
OR
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
HEA 110: Personal Health/Wellness 3 HEED 212: Health Promotion and Wellness Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
POL 120: American Government 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
SOC 213: Sociology of the Family 3 SOCI 330: Marriage & Family Relations Additional General Education 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 1 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Admissions as an education major does not guarantee admissions to Teacher Education.

Students are encouraged to review the https://acalog.uncfsu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=26&poid=4654 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 30

EDUC 210 - Technology Applications for Teachers

EDUC 211 - Laboratory Experiences in Area Schools

EDUC 310 - Foundations of Education

EDUC 311 - Foundations of Multicultural Education and Diversity

EDUC 330 - Educational Psychology and Human Development

EDUC 331 - Instructional Design and Assessment of Learning

SPED 320 - Education of the Exceptional Child

ELEM 471 - Clinical Experience for Teacher Candidates in Elementary Education

ELEM 491 - Elementary and Birth-Kindergarten Professional Seminar
B-K Major Core 44

(EDUC 309 and EDUC 314 are corequisites and must be taken concurrently)

EDUC 303 - Teaching the Young Child with Special Needs

EDUC 308 - Observation and Assessment in Preschool Education

EDUC 309 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development and Field Study (Teaching Majors)

EDUC 314 - Preschool/ Kindergarten Curriculum Development and Field Study

EDUC 350 - Introduction to Birth through Kindergarten Education

EDUC 361 - Family Culture and School

EDUC 434 - Current Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education

HEED 372 - Safety Education and First Aid

HEED 420 - Nutrition

READ 370 - Linguistics and Reading

SOCI 330 - Marriage and Family Relations

SWRK 220 - Introduction to Human Services

SWRK 230 - Introduction to Social Work

HIST 211 - The United States to 1865 OR

HIST 212 - The United States since 1865
Major Credits 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