Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Political Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Public Administration/Public Management
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 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
POL 130: State & Local Government 3 P S 2130: STATE & LOCAL GOVT 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 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 11 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) 11 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
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
P S 2160: INTROD PUBLIC ADMINIST 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
P A 4660: NON-PROFIT MGT:LINKS TO GOVERN 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Public Admin Concentration Course 2 3

A total of 15-16 hours (5 courses) is required from list on POS. Any course used in the minor cannot be used in concentration. Statistics is Public Administration Concentration Course 1.

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
P A 4665: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 3

Writing in the Discipline

Offered spring semester only
P A 4560: LOCAL GOVT ADMIN 3

Offered spring semester only
Public Admin Concentration Course 3 3
Public Admin Concentration Course 4 3
Minor Course 2 3
PS/CJ 3115 4

Research Methods
PS Elective 3
Public Admin Concentration Course 5 3
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
P S 4800: POLITICAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE 1

CAPSTONE
P S 4900: INTERN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS 6

A minimum of 6 hours is required 
International & Comparative Course 3
Minor Course 5 3

Take Free Elective if minor is complete
Free Elective 3

Take enough hours to earn at least 120 required for graduation