Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Language, Literature & Cultures, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): German
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

It is recommended that students transfer during the summer term to take the Intermediate Foreign Language levels OR after earning 30 hours to reduce the time needed to earn the baccalaureate degree due to prerequisites in the language.

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 will 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
GER 111: Elementary German I 3 GER 1010: BEGINNING GERMAN I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GER 112: Elementary German II 3 GER 1020: BEGINNING GERMAN II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GER 211: Intermediate German I 3 GER 1040: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GER 212: Intermediate German II 3 GER 1050: INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II 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 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:

A minor is required for this degree.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 3-6 hours in a study abroad program or international internship relevant to their program of study and approved by an advisor.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
GER 1060: ACCELERATED INTERM GER 6

Students may also take GER 1040 in Summer I and GER 1050 in Summer II in place of GER 1060. If GER 211 & 212 were completed at the community college, this course is not necessary.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State
GER 2010: CONVERSATION & COMPOS I 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
GER Elective 1 3

A minimum of 15 hours (5 courses) of GER electives is required. At least 9 hours must be at or above 3000 level.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Culture-Area Elective 1 3

A minimum of 12 hours (4 courses) is required.At least 6 hours must be at or above the 3000 level. Choose from the list on the program of study.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Culture-Area Elective 2 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
GER 2015: CONVERSATION & COMPOS II 3

Offered spring semester only 
Culture-Area Elective 3 3
GER Elective 2 3
Minor Course 1 3
Study Abroad 6

The study abroad courses may count as GER electives. The department offers 6 hours of study abroad each summer (faculty-led trips). GER Elective 3 and 4 may be met.
GER 3021: MARCHEN 3

Marchen OR German Culture & Civilization before 1900

Writing in the Discipline; offered on demand only
Culture-Area Elective 4 3
GER Elective 5 3
Minor Course 2 3
LLC 4575: EAST ASIAN & GERMAN CAPSTONE 1
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

If minor is already complete, do not take a course here