Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
English, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Professional Writing
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.

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
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 251: Western World Literature I
OR
ENG 252: Western World Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
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

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) 3 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) 5 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 is required for this degree

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ENG 3090: INTRO PROFESSIONAL WRITING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Free Elective 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
FL 1040: Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ENG 2090: RHETORICS 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
ENG 3700: TECHNICAL WRITING 3

Writing in the Discipline
3000-4000 Level ENG Elective 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Minor Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
Professional Writing Elective 3

Choose from the list of courses on the program of study
4000-Level Literature Course 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) is required
4000-Level Literature Course 2 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
ENG 4300: SEM IN RHETORIC & WRIT STUDIES 3

CAPSTONE
ENG 4900: INTERN: WRITING/EDITING 6
ENG 2080: WRITING FOR CHANGE: ADVOC WRIT 3
Minor Course 6 3