Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Political Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Legal Studies
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:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
POL 120: American Government 3 P S 1100: AMER NAT GOVT & POLIT UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
POL 210: Comparative Government
OR
POL 220: International Relations 		3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CJC 111: Intro to Criminal Justice 3 C J 1100: INTRO CRIMINAL JUSTICE Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BUS 115: Business Law I 3 LAW 2150: LEGAL ENVIRON OF BUS Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

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) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 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) 8 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

CJC 132 (CJ 2150) is a required class for the major. It is recommended that students take that as an elective course at the community college.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Theory & Methodology Course 3

Choose one course from list on program of study

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Law Course 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) required from the list on the program of study.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Professional Legal Studies Elective 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) is required. Choose 15 hours outside PS with consent of advisor.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Political Science Elective 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) in PS is required. Choose with consent of advisor.

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

With careful planning, you may be able to complete a minor with your Free Electives.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Law Course 2 3
Criminal Justice Course 2 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) is required. CJC 132 taken at the community college was course 1.
Political Science Elective 2 3
Professional Legal Studies Elective 2 3
CJ Related Course 1 3
PS/CJ 3115 4

Research Methods
International & Comparative Course 3
Political Science Elective 3 3
Political Science Elective 4 3
Professional Legal Studies Elective 3 3
P S 4800: POLITICAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE 1

CAPSTONE
Professional Legal Studies Elective 4 3
Political Science Elective 5 3
Professional Legal Studies Elective 5 3
CJ Related Course 2 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3