Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Dance Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Students are required to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in a language other than English. Intermediate-level proficiency is demonstrated by successful completion of a 4th-semester language course.

*If your community college does not offer intermediate level foreign language courses, you will need to transfer to App State in the summer to complete the intermediate coursework.

 

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required 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 CC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

A minor outside of Dance is required for the major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
Dance Technique Class 1 2

Choose a total of 12 hours (6 courses) from the list on the program of study

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

DAN 2107: PRODUCTION RUNNING CREW 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Dance Technique Class 2 2

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

THR, DAN, or SSU Elective 1 3

Choose 4-9 hours of courses to reach a total of 45 hours in the major

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

THR, DAN, or SSU Elective 2 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Minor Course 2 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

THR 2214: DANCE PRODUCTION BASICS 3

Offered in spring semester only

DAN 3420: DANCE COMP & IMPROV 3

Prerequisite: DAN 1405, 1410, or 1420

DAN 3430, 3435, or 3445 3

Choose one course; a total of 2 courses required

Dance Technique Class 3 2
Dance Technique Class 4 2
Minor Course 3
DAN 3430, 3435, or 3445 3
DAN 3450: DANCE PEDAGOGY 3
DAN 4420: CHOREOGRAPHY 2
DAN 4830: COLLABORATIVE PROCESS 3

Writing in the Discipline

Offered fall semester only

Dance Technique Class 5 2
Minor Course 3
DAN 4460: SOMATICS 3
DAN 4840: CAPSTONE 3

Offered spring semester only

DAN 2105 or 2106 1
Dance Technique Class 6 2
THR, DAN, or SSU Elective 3 3

If you have already completed the elective requirements, you do not have to take a class here

Minor Course 3