Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Computer Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Due to class sequencing for this major, a summer session will be necessary in order to graduate in two years. It is strongly recommended to begin coursework in the first Summer 1 session.

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 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
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 1110: CALCUL ANALY GEOM I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MAT 1120: CALCUL ANALY GEOM II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1025: PRECALCULUS UGETC Math 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) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 ASU 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 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Students should work to complete the Calculus (MAT 271 & 272) requirement before transferring to stay on track with transfer guide. 

Due to class sequencing for this major, a summer session will be necessary in order to graduate in two years. It is strongly recommended to begin coursework in the first Summer 1 session with CS 1440. This will provide the most schedule flexibility for completing the degree in two years.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
C S 1440: COMPUTER SCIENCE I 4

10-week summer course

Academic department recommends this course be taken starting in Summer I at App State

C S 1100: DISCRETE MATHEMATICS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

C S 2440: COMPUTER SCIENCE II 4

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

STT 3850: STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS I 4

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

MAT 2240: INTROD TO LINEAR ALG 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State

C S 2450: INTRO TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS 3
C S 2490: INTRO THEORETICAL CMP SC 3
C S 3430: DATABASE 3
CS 3100 or ENG 3695 3

Choose one to complete Writing in the Discipline requirement

CS Elective I 3
C S 3481: COMPUTER SYSTEMS I 3
C S 3490: PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES 3
C S 3667: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 3
C S 3460: DATA STRUCTURES 3
CS Elective II 3
C S 3482: COMPUTER SYSTEMS II 3
C S 4100: SENIOR SEMINAR 3
C S 4800: CAPSTONE PROJECT 3
CS Elective III 3
CS Elective IV 3