Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Philosophy, 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
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics 3 PHL 2000: PHILOSOPHY, SOCIETY, & ETHICS UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
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
PHI 230: Introduction to Logic 3 PHL 1100: LOGIC I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues 3 PHL 1000: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts 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 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) 3 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) 5 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 outside of philosophy is required for this degree.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PHL 3000: ANCIENT PHILOSOPHIES 3
FL 1040: 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
PHL Elective 2 3

A total of 12 hours (4 courses) is required. PHL 215 taken at the community college satisfies the first elective. At least one must be 4000-level if PHL 4000 o 4300 not used in Stream Philosophy Requirements.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
PHL 3200: MODERN PHILOSOPHY 3

Offered spring semester only
PHL 3300 or 3400 3

Writing in the Discipline
Metaphysics & Epistemology Course 3

See program of study for course options
PHL Elective 2 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Art, Identities & Politics Course 3

See program of study for course options
PHL Elective 3 3
PHL Elective 4 3
Minor Course 3 3
Free Elective 3
PHL 4700 or 4510 3

CAPSTONE
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

If minor is complete, take Free Elective
Free Elective 3

Take enough hours to be sure to earn at least 120 to graduate