Transfer Students

Are you thinking about transferring from a community college as a Sociology major or minor to UNC Charlotte or are you a new community college transfer student? Here you will find information to help you navigate the transition.

Many of our Sociology majors and minors at UNC Charlotte transfer to our program from CPCC. If you do this, you will find much that is familiar but also much that is new. For starters, several of your faculty members completed graduate studies at UNC Charlotte and some of our instructors also teach classes at CPCC. The two faculties share a passion for understanding how the social world operates and for passing this sociological imagination along to our students. Perhaps one of the biggest differences that you will notice between the two programs is the greater number and diversity of courses in sociology and related social science disciplines that we offer.

If you do come to UNC Charlotte with your A.A degree from CPCC, you will have a great start toward completing your B.A degree with a major in sociology. First, typically you will receive credit for half of the 120 hours that are required for a B.A. degree and you will also have completed UNC Charlotte’s general education requirements. If, in addition, you have taken all of the sociology courses offered in your program at CPCC, you will also have met our major requirements for Introductory Sociology and two lower-division classes (one of which may be writing intensive).

You will have the following requirements left to complete your sociology major:

• SOCY 3153: Evolution of Sociological Theory
• SOCY 4155: Research Methods with lab (Writing intensive)
• SOCY 4156: Quantitative Analysis with computer lab
• Four additional sociology courses (3000-level or above)

The freedom to select the remaining courses for your sociology major is where you can have some fun! The department has particularly strong teaching and research interests in the areas of social inequality, sociology of education, sociology of the family, medical sociology, formal organizations and social psychology. We also offer courses on deviant behavior and criminology. Qualified students may supplement this coursework with internships in a number of approved agencies or by pursuing independent studies with a selected faculty member. Concentrations in Social Psychology; Social Problems; or Organizations, Occupations, and work are also available.

How to Declare Your Sociology Major/Minor:

Come to the Department of Sociology office (located on the fourth floor of Fretwell) and fill out a Declaration of Major/Minor form. We like to meet all of our new majors, so be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to our chair, Dr. Walker, or our undergraduate coordinator, Mary McKenzie. You will have an advisor in sociology assigned to you to discuss your progress in the program and future plans.

Other Opportunities:

Student Association of Sociology (SAS) is the student organization for those with an interest in sociology. This organization is open to all students and provides the opportunity to be involved with other students with similar interests, participate in community service, and attend sociology conferences. More information about this organization can be found in the Student Resource section of this website. This organization is very interested in pursuing joint activities with the club at CPCC.

Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) is an international sociological honor society. Eligible students shall be invited to the society based upon certain academic requirements.

Pearson Scholarship: Dr. Michael A. Pearson was a faculty member in Sociology for 25 years before his death in 2002. In his honor, family and friends have instituted an annual scholarship award for students in Sociology who share his interests and goals in improving race relations, expanding social justice, and establishing a more peaceful world. Application deadlines and requirements are usually announced via email and in the department early in the Spring semester.

Which of Your Classes Will Transfer:

The following is a list of courses that UNC Charlotte accepts. For those wishing to complete a major in Sociology, you are only allowed two (2) Sociology electives at the 2000/0001 level (not including Introduction to Sociology). If you have taken more than two of the courses below, the hours in excess will count towards your overall credit hours, but not used in the Sociology major.

For those wishing to complete a minor in Sociology, you can count up to four (4) Sociology electives (not including Introduction to Sociology) towards the minor at UNC Charlotte. If you have taken more than four of the courses below, the hours in excess will count towards your overall credit hours, but not used in the Sociology minor.

You can also visit this link to find out if other classes you are taking will transfer:

If you have other questions regarding transferring to UNC Charlotte, please contact the Admissions Office.