View Transfer Guide - AA - FSU - Health and Physical Education - Teaching (BS)

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

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:

Completion of EDUC 211 with a grade of C or better (if applicable to program)
A minimum grade point average of 2.7 (3.0 preferred)
Completion of a Declaration of Major form (scroll down to the appropriate degree)
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
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life	2	PEDU 140: Conditioning Exercise	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course
HEA 112: First Aid & CPR	2	HEED 372: Safety Education and First Aid	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course
MUS 110: Music Appreciation	3	MUSI 210: Music Apprec	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology OR PSY 150: General Psychology	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I	3	HIST 110: World History to 1600	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Suggested Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I	4	BIOL 150: Principles of Biology I & BIOL 150L: Principles of Biology I Lab	UGETC Natural Sciences	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
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)	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy	3	MATH 126: Quantitative Reasoning	UGETC Math	General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success	1	UNIV 110: University Studies	Academic Transition	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	13	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	10	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Elective

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.

Admission to Teacher Education is required for EDUC 455 and EDUC 464

Admission to Student Teaching is required for EDUC 490 and EDUC 480 or EDUC 497

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
Professional Education Courses	33	EDUC 210 - Technology Applications for Teachers 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 464 - Methods and Materials in Health and Physical Education EDUC 490 - Professional Education Seminar EDUC 480 - Clinical Experience in the K-12 School Setting OR EDUC 497 - Clinical Experience in the Middle and Secondary Schools READ 320 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas
Health Core Courses	18	HEED 300 - Human Sexuality HEED 301 - Drug Education HEED 310 - Mental and Emotional Health HEED 320 - Introduction to Health Education HEED 372 - Safety Education and First Aid HEED 420 - Nutrition
Physical Education Core Courses	30	PEDU 205 - Net/ Wall and Field/ Striking Games PEDU 211 - Rhythms and Movement Concepts for Physical Education OR PEDU 102 - Dance PEDU 215 - Target and Invasion Games PEDU 311 - History and Principles of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport PEDU 321 - Educational Games for Early Childhood Physical Education K-6 PEDU 322 - Physical Education in Middle Grades 6-9 PEDU 360 - Theory and Practice in Elementary Physical Education PEDU 402 - Motor Learning PEDU 421 - Measurement and Evaluation PEDU 431 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport PEDU 450 - Physiology of Exercise and Kinesiology PEDU 460 - Introduction to Personal Training

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Health and Physical Education - Teaching, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

Contact:

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University Health and Physical Education - Teaching, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

Contact:

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Fayetteville State University
Health and Physical Education - Teaching, BS