Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Geography, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

If GEO 111/112 & 130 are not completed prior to transferring, students should apply for a summer term and plan to start Appalachian classes in the summer.

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
GEO 111: World Regional Geography
OR
GEO 112: Cultural Geography 		3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GEO 130: General Physical Geography 3 GHY 1010: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 ASU 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 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 ASU 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 ASU 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
GHY 1020 or 1040 3

If taken at community college, start coursework in the fall
GHY 1010: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 3

If taken at community college, start coursework in the fall
GHY 2310: CARTOGRAPHIC DSGN & ANALYSIS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
PLN 2410: TOWN, CITY & REGIONAL PLAN 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
PLN/GHY 2812 3

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

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Geographic Methods Course 3
GHY 3000 or 3011 or 3320 3

Writing in the Discipline

Choose one course
GHY Elective Course 1 3

A total of 9 hours is required at or above 2000 level.
Minor Course 2 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
GHY/PLN 3800 or STT 2860 3
Human Geography Course 3
Physical Geography Course 3
GHY Elective Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
GHY/PLN 4830 3

Senior Seminar/Capstone
Regional Geography Course 3
GHY Elective Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3
GHY 3812: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3