UNC Asheville

Transfer Guide

UNC Asheville
Drama, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students typically have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher. To be considered, you must be eligible to return to the last school you attended.

  • UNC Asheville Transfer Common Application or CFNC Application
  • $75 application fee or a fee waiver
  • Official high school transcript if you have fewer than 24 completed college credits at the time of application AND are 20 years and younger. If you were homeschooled, submit a Home School Eligibility Certification. If you are under 21, ensure you satisfy the UNC-System high school course requirements.
  • Official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended.

Early College Students should complete the First-Year Student application.  

Contact:

Academic Success Center
asc@unca.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

All students are required to complete a college-level foreign language through the second semester, or to place out of the second semester. These courses can be taken at the community college.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 LANG 173: Special Topics in LANG English Composition Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 LANG 120: Acad Writing/Critical Inquiry English Composition Required Course, General Education
DRA 111: Theatre Appreciation 3 DRAM 150: Theatre-making 21st Century UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 DRAM 213: Public Speaking/Presentations UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
DRA 112: Literature of the Theatre 3 DRAM 144: Playscript Analysis Performanc Additional General Education Courses Required Course
ART 111: Art Appreciation
OR
MUS 110: Music Appreciation 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 111: World Civilizations I 3 HUM 124: Global Humanities:Ancient Wrld UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
HIS 112: World Civilizations II 3 HUM 214: Global Humanities: Premodern UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
OR
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options) 5 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
DRA 130: Acting I 3 DRAM 113: The Expressive Voice and Body Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DRA 131: Acting II 3 DRAM 111: Introduction to Acting I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DRA 140: Stagecraft I 3 DRAM 121: Intro to Technical Theatre Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course
DRA 112: Literature of the Theatre 3 DRAM 144: Playscript Analysis Performanc Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 GENL 171: 1st-Yr Colloquium Req Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Asheville:

HUM 124: Global Humanities: Ancient Worlds and HUM 214: Global Humanities: Premodern Worlds (300-1700) at UNC Asheville will automatically be fulfilled by the Associate Degree and UGETC. However, taking HIS 111 and HIS 112 at the community college will provide foundational knowledge to proceed with the upper-level Humanities classes.

Students will be required to complete 60 hours from 4-year institutions. Students must complete 30 hours of 300-400 level courses as part of the required 120 hours.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Major Requirements 43

One-half of the required DRAM hours must be completed at UNC Asheville.

  • DRAM 111, 113, 121, 122, 144, 150, 201, 202, 203, 220, 240, 492
  • 15 additional hours from the courses listed below, to include one course from those listed under (A) Performance and Presentation; one course from those listed under (B) Design and Technology; and one course from those listed under (C) History and Literature. At least 9 of 15 hours must be at the 300-400 level.

(A) Performance and Presentation:

  • DRAM 212 Scene Study Techniques (3)
  • DRAM  213  The Art of Public Speaking and Presentations (3)
  • DRAM  316  Directing for the Stage (3)
  • DRAM 318  Applied Theatre (3) 
  • DRAM 319  Creative Drama (3)
  • DRAM 415  Acting Investigations (3)
  • DRAM  416  Directing Investigations (3)

(B) Design and Technology:

  • DRAM  324  Theatre Technology Investigations (3)
  • DRAM  425  Design Investigations (3)

(C) History and Literature:

  • DRAM 346 Theatre History Investigations (3)

3 hours: in consultation with the major advisor and course instructor, students will complete a senior-level culminating project from one of the following options:

  • a. DRAM 490—a project-based internship with an approved off-campus professional arts organization, creative business, or artist
  • b. DRAM 499—an independent or collaborative undergraduate research project

Note: DRAM 111, 113, 121, 122, 144, 150, 220, and the Performance and Presentation course can be completed at the NCCC. View complete requirements and course descriptions for the Drama curriculum in the UNC Asheville catalog.
Third Level Humanities Course 4

Take one of the following:

  • HUM 324 - The Modern World: Mid-17th to Mid-20th Century
  • LA 378 - Race, Identity, Belonging, and Cultures in the Americas

Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu
Fourth Level Humanities Capstone Course 4

Take one of the following:

  • HUM 414 - Critical Perspectives on Contemporaneity
  • LA 478 - Cultivating Global Citizenship

Course descriptions can be found at catalog.unca.edu
Diversity Intensive Courses 6-8

Take two Diversity Intensive courses--one must be DI-R designated. These courses can be found throughout the curriculum, including courses used for the major. Note: LA 378 fulfills both the DI-R and the Third Level Humanities requirements.
Additional Course Requirements 0-20

Take additional courses to reach 120 hours. Student can consider adding a minor if it can be completed within the 120 hours.