Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Language, Literature & Cultures, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Spanish & Hispanic Studies
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

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
SPA 111: Elementary Spanish I 3 SNH 1010: BEGINNING SPANISH I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
SPA 112: Elementary Spanish II 3 SNH 1020: BEGINNING SPANISH II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
SPA 211: Intermediate Spanish I 3 SNH 1040: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
SPA 212: Intermediate Spanish II 3 SNH 1050: INTERMEDIATE SPANISH 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 should plan to apply for the summer term at Appalachian to complete intermediate foreign languages courses prior to first fall semester. If their community college offers intermediate foreign language they can complete these courses there instead as PreMajor/Elective classes. If they use them to meet their Associate degree, students may need to complete an additional six elective hours.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
SNH 1060: ACCELERATED INTERM SPAN 6

If SPA 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
SNH 2005: SPANISH GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT 3

Should be taken with SNH 2010

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SNH 2010: CONVERSATION & COMPOSITION 3

Should be taken with SNH 2005

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
LLC 2045: LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL STUDIES 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
Minor Course 2 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SNH 2025: INTRO TO LITERATURE 3
SNH 3035: SPAN PHONETICS & DICTION 3
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
SNH Elective 1 3

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) are required in addition to the electives in literature and culture/civilization
SNH 3080: ADV GRAMMAR & COMPOSITION 3

Writing in the Discipline
SNH Elective 2 1
SNH 4565: ADV SPANISH EXPRESSION 3
SNH Elective 3 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

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