Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Global 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.

*If your community college does not offer intermediate level foreign language courses, you may need to transfer to App State in the summer to complete the intermediate coursework.

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
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 212: Intermediate Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Suggested 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 NCCC 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) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 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) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Unless you were able to take two intermediate foreign language classes at the community college, it may be best to start the major in the summer by taking the Intermediate Foreign Language 1040 & 1050 (or 1060) in the summer prior to starting in the fall.

A minor in foreign language is required for this major.

Students pursuing this major are required to study abroad for a semester (12 hours).

The focus area must be approved by the faculty advisor and department chair. It must then be filed with the dean's office.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
GLS 3000: CRITICAL PERSP GLOBAL STUDIES 3

Writing in the Discipline

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

A minimum of 9 hours (3 courses) required. See program of study for list of options.

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

This course is not necessary if it was taken at the community college prior to transferring 

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GLS Focus Area Course I 3

A minimum of 24 hours (8 courses) is required. At least 15 hours must be at or above the 3000 level. THE FOCUS AREA COURSES MUST BE APPROVED BY YOUR FACULTY ADVISOR AND THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
GLS Focus Area Course II 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Required Core Elective 2 3
GLS Focus Area Course 3 3
GLS Focus Area Course 4 3
GLS Focus Area Course 5 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

This course is not necessary if it was taken at the community college prior to transferring 
Required Core Elective 3 3
Foreign Language Minor Course 1 3

A minor in a foreign language is required
Foreign Language Minor Course 2 3
Foreign Language Minor Course 3 3
GLS Focus Area Course 6 3
GLS 4550: SENIOR CAPSTONE 3
Foreign Language Minor Course 4 3
Foreign Language Minor Course 5 3
GLS Focus Area Course 7 3
GLS Focus Area Course 8 3