Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Sociology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Applied Research Methods
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:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 1000: THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences 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) 6 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) 14 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:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
SOC 3885: RESEARCH METHODS 3

Writing in the Discipline; must earn a C or higher 

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
SOC 3950: CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY 3

Must earn a C or higher 

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
SOC 2001: SOCIOLOGICAL PATHWAYS 1

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

A total of 18 hours (6 courses) is required. At least 12 hours must be at the 3000 level or above and approved by an advisor.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Sociology Elective Course 2 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Concentration Course 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) is required from list on program of study

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
SOC 3895: SOCIAL STATISTICS & DATA ANALY 3

Must earn a C or higher 
SOC 3960: CONTEMP SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY 3

Writing in the Discipline; must earn a C or higher 
Concentration Course 2 3
Concentration Course 3 3
Sociology Elective Course 3 3
Sociology Elective Course 4 3
Concentration Course 4 3
Concentration Course 5 3
SOC 4450: SENIOR CAPSTONE 3

Must earn a C or higher
SOC 4390: APPL SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR 3

Must earn a C or higher 
Sociology Elective Course 5 3
Sociology Elective Course 6 3
SOC 4900: INTERNSHIP 3

May be taken for up to 6 hours
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3