Reviewed August, 2022
North Carolina Community College Transfer Guide into the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) is the largest academic college at UNC Charlotte. Visit the College of Liberal Arts and
Science website for a full list of majors offered. This transfer guide outlines suggested NC Community College courses for students to take
that align with some of the most popular CLAS majors. Students are encouraged to take as many of the courses listed below while also
completing General Education coursework and/or earning a transferable associates degree. Any suggested courses not taken at the community
college prior to transferring can be taken upon transferring to UNC Charlotte.
Review Baccalaureate Degree Plans for other CLAS majors for additional transfer course suggestions.
Popular CLAS majors:
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Psychology Major:
Transfer students are able to transfer directly into the Psychology major. Prior to transferring, students are advised to focus
General Education coursework and major-specific courses listed below. It is important to note not all suggested courses are
offered at all NC community colleges. Students should work with their academic advisor to select available courses.
Suggestions for a successful transfer:
•
We highly recommend taking Statistical Methods prior to transferring to UNC Charlotte
•
The Psychology major requires a minor or a second major. It is recommended that students take additional
introductory courses in areas that might serve as their minor or second major prior to transferring
•
Students who finish their AA or AS degree tend to have more streamlined transitions
Suggested courses:
NC Community College Course
UNC Charlotte Course Equivalency
MAT 152: Statistical Methods
STAT 1222: Elements of Statistics
PSY 150: General Psychology
PSYC 1101: General Psychology
Select 2 Natural Science Courses:
Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy,
Geology, Physics
General Education Natural Science Requirements-
All Psychology students are required to take 2 science courses
even if completing a transferable associate’s degree.
PSY 211: Psychology of Adjustment
PSYC 2150: Psychology of Adjustment
PSY 215: Positive Psychology
PSYC 2137: Introduction to Positive Psychology
PSY 234: Organizational Psychology
PSYC 2171: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 237: Social Psychology
PSYC 2130: Introduction to Social Psychology
PSY 243: Child Psychology
PSYC 2120: Child Psychology
PSY 246: Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 2121: Adolescent Psychology
PSY 265: Behavior Modification
PSYC 2112: Behavior Modification
PSY 281: Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 2151: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
PSY 239: Psychology of Personality
PSYC 3135: Psychology of Personality
PSY 241: Developmental Psychology
PSY 256: Exceptional Children
PSY 259: Human Sexuality
PSYC 263: Educational Psychology
PSYC 0001: Psychology Elective
*Foreign Language
(Foreign Language 111 & 112)
*Elementary level proficiency required
(FORL 1201 & 1202)
* Students who transfer with an AA/AS/AFA degree complete or students who completed 3 units of the same foreign
language in High School will be exempt from the foreign language requirement and do not need to take it at the
community college.
Reviewed August, 2022
Communication Majors:
Transfer
students are considered Pre-Communication until they meet the following criteria:
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Successful completion of the foreign language requirement
• Grade C or above in COMM 1101, COMM 2100, and STAT 1222
Transfer students should note that COMM 2100 has no equivalent course at NC Community Colleges and must be taken at
UNC Charlotte. Students are advised to begin their foreign language requirement prior to transferring and can focus on
general education coursework and other major
-specific courses listed below.
Suggested
courses:
Criminal Justice Majors:
Transfer students will enter into UNC Charlotte as a Pre-Criminal Justice major. Students must complete a series of courses,
indicated below, and have a 2.0 GPA in order to declare the Criminal Justice major.
Note: Some of the suggested CJC courses may
not be within the AA/AS/AFA curriculum but all are transferable and will count toward a student’s degree at UNC Charlotte.
Suggested courses:
NC Community College Course
UNC Charlotte Course Equivalency
MAT 152: Statistical Methods
*STAT 1222: Elements of Statistics
CJC 111: Intro to Criminal Justice
*CJUS 1100 Intro to Criminal Justice
CJC 113: Juvenile Justice
CJUS 2361: Juvenile Justice
CJC 121: Law Enforcement Operations
CJUS 2380: Intro to Law Enforcement
CJC 141: Corrections
CJUS 2350 Intro to Corrections
CJC 212: Ethics & Community Relations
CJUS 2360: Ethics in Criminal Justice Systems
No Equivalent Course
*CJUS 2340: Criminology Theory
No Equivalent Course
*CJUS 2370: Research Methods in Criminal Justice
No Equivalent Course
*CJUS 1200: Professionalism in Criminal Justice
Foreign Language
(Foreign Language 111 & 112)
Elementary level proficiency required
(FORL 1201 & 1202)
*Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better within 2 attempts
Foreign Language: Students who transfer with an AA/AS/AFA degree complete or students who completed 3 units of the same
foreign language in High School will be exempt from the foreign language requirement and do not need to take it at the community
college.
AAS in Criminal Justice: Students completing the AAS in Criminal Justice will receive a General Education exemption upon
transferring, however only general education courses and the specific CJC courses listed above are transferable from within the AAS
degree. These students are still responsible for all 120 credits hours required for degree completion.
NC Community College Course
UNC Charlotte Course Equivalency
MAT 152: Statistical Methods
*STAT 1222: Elements of Statistics
COM 110/COM 231: Public Speaking
*COMM 1101: Public Speaking
COM 120: Interpersonal Communication
OR
COM 160: Small Group Communication
COMM 2107: Interpersonal Communication
OR
COMM 2105: Small Group Communication
*COM 250: Public Communication
*JOU 110: News-Writing
*JOU 217: Feature/Editorial Writing
COMM 2102 Advanced Public Speaking
JOUR 2160: Intro to Journalism
JOUR 3162: Feature Writing
Foreign Language
(Foreign Language 111, 112 & 211)
Intermediate level proficiency required
(FORL 1201, 1202 & 2201)
Concentrations: Once admitted, students will work with an advisor to select a concentration from the following options:
Health Communication, Mass Media, Organizational Communication, Public Advocacy, or Public Relations.
Foreign Language: Students are advised to begin their foreign language requirement prior to transferring. Foreign
Language through the 2000 level does not have to be fully completed prior to transferring but it is a major graduation
requirement.