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Contact
Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu
Middle Grades Education: Social Science
University Transfer Options
Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) is approved for transfer to some UNC System universities and independent colleges and universities that are signatories to the NCICU Associate in Arts and Associate in Science for Teacher Preparation Uniform Articulation Agreement. The degree consists of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Students in this program develop a broad liberal arts foundation in writing, math, science, humanities, and social sciences. They also complete field-specific training through a set of foundational education courses.
The Associate in Arts (AA)
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions. Students in the AA program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.
Course Selection Guide
Note that there are various concentrations for the majors below, combining social studies education with a second discipline. Consult the individual program requirements or for more information.
- NC Central University (NCCU) -
- NC State University (NCSU) -
- East Carolina University (ECU) -
- UNC Greensboro (UNCG) -
Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.
Printable Middle Grades Education: Social Science Course Selection Guide (pdf)
Also see Middle Grades Education: Language Arts Course Selection Guide (pdf)
General Education – 45 SHC (“Semester Hours of Credit”)
Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) Courses (31-32 SHC)
UGETC courses are courses which are guaranteed to fulfill a general education component at every public university in North Carolina and the private colleges that are signatories to the 2015 Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.
English Composition (6 SHC) 91ƬPro / UGETC Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry ENG 111 ENG 111 ENG 111 ENG 111 ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines ENG 112 ENG 112 ENG 112 ENG 112 Humanities/Fine Arts (H/FA) (9 SHC) Select three courses from at least two disciplines
91ƬPro / UGETC Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG One course selected from ART 111, 114, 115; COM 231; DRA 111, MUS 110, 112 COM 231 COM 231 ART 111, DRA 111, or MUS 110 Any PHI 215 or PHI 240 Any PHI 215 Any Any One course selected from ENG 231, 232, 241, 242 Any ENG 231 Any Any Social and Behavioral Sciences (S/BS) (9 SHC) Select three courses from at least two disciplines
91ƬPro / UGETC Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG One course selected from HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132 HIS 131 HIS 131 HIS 131 HIS 131 ECO 251, 252, POL 120; PSY 150, or SOC 210 ECO 252 ECO 251 ECO 251 ECO 251 One additional course from above POL 120 PSY 150 POL 120 POL 120 Mathematics (3-4 SHC) 91ƬPro / UGETC Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG One Math course selected from MAT 143, 152, 171 MAT 171 MAT 171 Any Any Natural Science (4 SHC) 91ƬPro / UGETC Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG One Science course selected from AST 151/A, BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 151, GEL 111, PHY 110/A GEL 111 BIO 110 Any Any
GEL 111 is listed for NCCU as a prerequisite for GEL 230, which is required in the major.
Additional General Education Transfer Hours (13-14 SHC)
Foreign Language (3 SHC) 91ƬPro Gen Ed Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG Choose from American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish. FL 112 must be taken with accompanying lab. FL 211 FL 112
Required by 91ƬProFL 112
Required by 91ƬProFL 112
Required by 91ƬProSecond Mathematics Course (3-4 SHC) 91ƬPro Gen Ed Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG Choose from MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, or MAT 263. Note: There are prerequisites for these courses that must be met. MAT 172 MAT 152 Any Any Second Natural Science Course (4 SHC) 91ƬPro Gen Ed Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG Choose from AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, 112, BIO 140/140A, CHM 131/A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, GEL 111, GEL 230, PHY 110/110A BIO 140/A GEL 111 Any Any One Additional Course (3-4 SHC) 91ƬPro Gen Ed Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG One additional course HIS 112 HIS 131 HIS 132 HIS 132
Other Required Hours (15 SHC)
Students should consult their advisor. The listings vary based on the requirements of the selected university and the student's intended major.
College Transfer Success Course (1 SHC) 91ƬPro Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG ACA 122 (This course should be taken in the student’s first semester.) ACA 122 ACA 122 ACA 122 ACA 122 Foreign Language (0-8 SHC) 91ƬPro Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG FL 111/181, 112/182 if needed to meet prerequisites As Needed As Needed As Needed As Needed Additional Major Course(s) UNCG also recommends EDU 187, which cannot count towards the Associate in Arts degree.
91ƬPro Requirement NCCU NCSU ECU UNCG Additional college level course(s) to complete the 15 SHC requirement. GEO 111
GEL 230
HEA 110
PED 110ANT 220
ENG 242
ENG 232 or 241
HUM 110EDU 216
GEO 111
HEA 110
HIS 111 or 112
SOC 225EDU 216
ECO 252
GEO 111
Guaranteed Admissions Pathways
91ƬPro has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a 91ƬPro university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.
View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities.