UNC System Transfer Guides
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Transfer Guide Overview
Transfer Guides, formerly known as Baccalaureate Degree Plans (BDPs), have been developed in partnership with the UNC System to help NC Community College System (NCCCS) students have more seamless transfer experiences. These guides are for students pursuing an Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) at a NCCCS institution.
Using Transfer Guides
To create an effective transfer plan using the Transfer Guides, students should:
- Work with an academic advisor at the community college and connect with the university contact listed on each Transfer Guide as questions arise.
- Ensure they are using the most up-to-date Transfer Guide by reviewing the academic year and revision date published on each Transfer Guide (Transfer Guides are updated annually.)
Note: Some information on the Transfer Guides may not apply to students transferring prior to associate degree completion and/or dual-enrolled high school students. These students are encouraged to speak with their community college advisor and intended university for more information and guidance on NCCCS course selection.
Transfer Guide Details
Each Transfer Guide provides important transfer information including admissions requirements, NCCCS course recommendations, university equivalency information, and remaining university coursework needed upon transferring.
Course recommendations are labeled as one of the following:
- General Education: Course meets a General Education requirement at the university.
- Required Course: Critical course or prerequisite that is required for major/university curriculum and should be taken at community college prior to transferring. If not taken prior to transferring, it could impact student’s admission directly into major, access to other major courses at the university, and/or the time needed to complete the bachelor’s degree.
- Required for Admission to University: Transfer admissions requirement for the university (not major).
- Suggested Course: Course could fulfill a major/university requirement and is a good option if available at CC but does not need to be taken prior to transferring. Course can be taken upon transferring without impact on the bachelor’s degree completion timeline.
- Elective: Transfers as elective credit or applies toward the elective portion of the bachelor’s degree at university.
- General Transfer Credit: Transferable course awarding credit but does not fulfill any requirements within a bachelor’s degree program.
Transfer Guides by ECU Major and Concentration
Majors with concentrations have a separate transfer guide for each concentration option.
| Major | Suggested Community College Degree | ECU Degree | Concentration (if applicable) | Delivery Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| African and African American Studies | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Anthropology | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Applied Atmospheric Science | Associate in Science | BS | On-Campus | |
| Applied Sociology | Associate in Arts | BS | Crime, Law, & Deviance | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Applied Sociology | Associate in Arts | BS | Health & Society | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Applied Sociology | Associate in Arts | BS | Marriage & Family | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Applied Sociology | Associate in Arts | BS | With a Minor | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Art | Associate in Arts | BFA | On-Campus | |
| Art | Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts | BFA | On-Campus | |
| Art Education | Associate in Arts | BFA | On-Campus | |
| Biochemistry | Associate in Science | BS | Biology | On-Campus |
| Biochemistry | Associate in Science | BS | Chemistry | On-Campus |
| Biology | Associate in Science | BA | On-Campus | |
| Biology | Associate in Science | BS | Ecology/Evolution | On-Campus |
| Biology | Associate in Science | BS | Biology | On-Campus |
| Biology | Associate in Science | BS | Molecular/Cell Biology | On-Campus |
| Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Chemistry | Associate in Science | BA | On-Campus | |
| Chemistry | Associate in Science | BS | On-Campus | |
| Child Life | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Associate in Science | BS | On-Campus | |
| Communication | Associate in Arts | BS | Communication and Media | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Communication | Associate in Arts | BS | Journalism | On-Campus |
| Communication | Associate in Arts | BS | Public Relations | On-Campus |
| Community and Regional Planning | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Computer Science | Associate in Science | BS | On-Campus | |
| Construction Management | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Criminal Justice | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Dance | Associate in Arts | BFA | On-Campus | |
| Design | Associate in Arts | BS | Architectural Technology | On-Campus |
| Design | Associate in Arts | BS | Mechanical Technology | On-Campus |
| Distribution & Logistics | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Economics | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Economics | Associate in Arts | BS | Applied Economics | On-Campus |
| Economics | Associate in Arts | BS | Economic Data Analytics | On-Campus |
| Economics | Associate in Arts | BS | Policy Analysis | On-Campus |
| Economics | Associate in Arts | BS | Quantitative | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Academically and Intellectually Gifted | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Birth through Kindergarten | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | English | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | General Science | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | History | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Content Integration Generalist | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Interdisciplinary Human Studies | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Mathematics | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Psychology | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Reading (Optional Add-on Licensure) | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts | BS | Social Studies | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Mathematics | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Birth through Kindergarten | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Academically and Intellectually Gifted | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | General Science | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Reading (Optional Add-on Licensure) | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Psychology | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | English | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | History | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Social Studies | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Interdisciplinary Human Studies | On-Campus |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Content Integration Generalist | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Biomedical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Mechanical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Engineering | BS | Mechanical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Engineering | BS | Environmental Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Engineering | BS | Biochemical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Engineering | BS | Biomedical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Engineering | BS | Electrical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Engineering | BS | Industrial and Systems Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Biochemical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Environmental Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Electrical Engineering | On-Campus |
| Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Industrial and Systems Engineering | On-Campus |
| English | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| English, Secondary Education | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| English, Secondary Education | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | On-Campus | |
| Entrepreneurship | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Environmental Health | Associate in Science | BS | Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene | On-Campus |
| Environmental Health | Associate in Science | BS | Public Health Protection Sciences | On-Campus |
| Environmental Studies | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Exercise Physiology | Associate in Science | BS | Applied Exercise Physiology | On-Campus |
| Exercise Physiology | Associate in Science | BS | Pre-Health Professions | On-Campus |
| Family and Community Services | Associate in Arts | BS | Family Science | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Family and Community Services | Associate in Arts | BS | Child Development | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Education | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Finance | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Finance | On-Campus |
| Finance | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Risk Management and Insurance | On-Campus |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | Associate in Arts | BA | Classical Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | Associate in Arts | BA | French and Francophone Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | Associate in Arts | BA | German Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | Associate in Arts | BA | Global Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | Associate in Arts | BA | Spanish and Hispanic Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Geographic Information Science and Technology | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Geography | Associate in Arts | BS | Geographic and Environmental Systems | On-Campus |
| Geography | Associate in Arts | BS | Global Environment and Development | On-Campus |
| Geology | Associate in Science | BS | Applied Research | On-Campus |
| Geology | Associate in Science | BS | Professional Concentration | On-Campus |
| Health Information Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Health Services Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Allied Health Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Health Services Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Health Services Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| History | Associate in Arts | BA | Historical Studies | On-Campus |
| History | Associate in Arts | BA | Pre-law Concentration | On-Campus |
| History | Associate in Arts | BA | Public History Concentration | On-Campus |
| History | Associate in Arts | BA | Atlantic and Maritime Concentration | On-Campus |
| History, Secondary Education | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| History, Secondary Education | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | On-Campus | |
| Hospitality Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Convention and Special Events Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Hospitality Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Food and Beverage Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Hospitality Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Lodging Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Industrial Engineering Technology | Associate in Science | BS | On-Campus | |
| Information & Cybersecurity TechnologyInformation & Cybersecurity Technology | Associate in Science | BS | Cloud Technologies | On-Campus |
| Information & Cybersecurity Technology | Associate in Science | BS | Cybersecurity | On-Campus |
| Information & Cybersecurity Technology | Associate in Science | BS | Computer Networking | On-Campus |
| Information & Cybersecurity Technology | Associate in Science | BS | Flight Path: Cybersecurity | Fully Online |
| Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising | Associate in Arts | BS | Interior Design | On-Campus |
| Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising | Associate in Arts | BS | Interiors Merchandising | On-Campus |
| Interior Design and Fashion Merchandising | Associate in Arts | BS | Fashion Merchandising | On-Campus |
| Management | Associate in Arts | BSBA | General Business | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Management | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Human Resource Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Management | Associate in Arts | BSBA | International Business | On-Campus |
| Management | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Management | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Management Information Systems | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Marketing | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Mathematics | Associate in Science | BA | Mathematics | On-Campus |
| Mathematics | Associate in Science | BS | Computer Science | On-Campus |
| Mathematics | Associate in Science | BS | Mathematics | On-Campus |
| Mathematics | Associate in Science | BS | Science | On-Campus |
| Mathematics | Associate in Science | BS | Statistics | On-Campus |
| Mathematics, Secondary Education | Associate in Science | BS | On-Campus | |
| Mathematics, Secondary Education | Associate in Science in Teacher Prep | BS | On-Campus | |
| Middle Grades Education | Associate in Arts | BS | English; General Science; Mathematics; Social Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Middle Grades Education | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | English; General Science; Mathematics; Social Studies | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Associate in Arts | BA | International Studies | On-Campus |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | Associate in Arts | BA | Religious Studies | On-Campus |
| Music | Associate in Arts | BM | Music Therapy | On-Campus |
| Music | Associate in Arts | BM | Music Performance | On-Campus |
| Music | Associate in Arts | BM | Music Theory-Composition | On-Campus |
| Music | Associate in Fine Arts in Music | BM | Music Therapy | On-Campus |
| Music | Associate in Fine Arts in Music | BM | Music Performance | On-Campus |
| Music | Associate in Fine Arts in Music | BM | Music Theory-Composition | On-Campus |
| Music Education | Associate in Arts | BM | On-Campus | |
| Neuroscience | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Nursing | Associate in Arts | BSN | On-Campus | |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Associate in Science | BS | Didactic Program | On-Campus |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Associate in Science | BS | Prehealth Professions Concentration | On-Campus |
| Philosophy | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Philosophy | Associate in Arts | BA | Pre-law | On-Campus |
| Physical Education and Coaching Science | Associate in Arts | BS | Coaching Science (Non-licensure) | On-Campus |
| Physical Education and Coaching Science | Associate in Arts | BS | Physical Education (Teaching Licensure) | On-Campus |
| Physics | Associate in Science | BS | Professional Concentration | On-Campus |
| Physics | Associate in Science | BS | Research Concentration | On-Campus |
| Political Science | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Political Science | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Political Science | Associate in Arts | BS | Pre-Law | On-Campus |
| Professional Writing and Information Design | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Psychology | Associate in Arts | BA | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Public Health | Associate in Arts | BS | Community Health | On-Campus |
| Public Health | Associate in Arts | BS | Prehealth Professions | On-Campus |
| Public Health | Associate in Arts | BS | Worksite Health Promotion | On-Campus |
| Recreation, Park, & Sport Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Recreation & Park Management | On-Campus |
| Recreation, Park, & Sport Management | Associate in Arts | BS | Sport Management | On-Campus |
| Recreational Therapy | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Rehabilitation Services | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Science Education | Associate in Science | BS | Biology | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science | BS | Chemistry | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science | BS | Earth Science | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science | BS | Physics | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science in Teacher Prep | BS | Earth Science | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science in Teacher Prep | BS | Biology | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science in Teacher Prep | BS | Chemistry | On-Campus |
| Science Education | Associate in Science in Teacher Prep | BS | Physics | On-Campus |
| Security Studies | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online | |
| Social Work | Associate in Arts | BSW | On-Campus | |
| Sociology | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Software Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Data Science | On-Campus |
| Software Engineering | Associate in Science | BS | Mobile and Web Development | On-Campus |
| Special Education | Associate in Arts | BS | Adapted Curriculum | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Special Education | Associate in Arts | BS | General Curriculum | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Special Education | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | Adapted Curriculum | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Special Education | Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep | BS | General Curriculum | Fully Online, On-Campus |
| Speech and Hearing Sciences | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Sport Performance Science | Associate in Arts | BS | On-Campus | |
| Supply Chain Management | Associate in Arts | BSBA | Fully Online, On-Campus | |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BA | On-Campus | |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BFA | Musical Theatre | On-Campus |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre (Acting Track) | BA | On-Campus | |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre (Technical Track) | BA | On-Campus | |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BFA | Educational Theatre | On-Campus |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BFA | Entertainment Design & Production | On-Campus |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BFA | Stage Management | On-Campus |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BFA | Acting | On-Campus |
| Theatre Arts | Associate in Arts | BFA | Theatre for Young Audiences | On-Campus |
| University Studies | Associate in Arts | BS | Fully Online, On-Campus |
Note: Prior to 2024, ECU utilized Baccalaureate Degree Plans for transfer planning. These plans are no longer in use.
To view 2024-2025 Archived Plans, visit CFNC.