Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

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
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) 8 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:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
GWS 2421: SEX, GENDER, AND POWER 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GWS 2600: INTRO TO LGBT STUDIES 3

Offered fall semester only 

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
FL: Intermediate Foreign Language I 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
Minor Course 2 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GWS 2525: GLOBAL WOMEN'S ISSUES 3

Offered spring semester only
GWS Required Intermediate Course 3

See program of study for course options
GWS Elective Course 1 3

A total of 6 hours (2 courses) in GWS at or above the 3000 level is required
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
GWS 3000: FEMINIST THEORIES 3

Writing in the Discipline

Offered fall semester only
GWS Elective Course 2 3

Must be at or above 3000 level
Major Elective Course 1 3

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) is required. See program of study for course options. At least 6 hours must be at or above the 3000 level.
Major Elective Course 2 3
Minor Course 5 3
GWS Capstone Course 3

See program of study for course options
Major Elective Course 3 3
GWS Advanced Course 3
Minor Course 6 3
Free Elective 3