Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Veterinary Technology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Delivery Method: Fully Online

Program Admission Notes:

Due to class sequencing for this major, it is recommended for students to begin coursework at App State in the summer.

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
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 112: General Biology II 4 BIO 1802: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS 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) 6 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) 3 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:

Successful completion of VTN 1030 (with a minimum grade of "C") and VTN 1040 required for declaration of the major. All VTN prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" or higher to enroll in VTN 2998 and VTN 3998.

2.5 major GPA is required for graduation, 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
VTN 1030: INTRODUC TO VETERINARY NURSING 3
VTN 1040: ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND HANDLING 3
VTN 2010: ANIMAL ANATOMY 3
VTN 2020: ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 3
VTN 2030: SMALL COMPANION ANIMAL NURSING 3
VTN 2060: VETERINARY CLINIC PATHOLOGY I 3
VTN 2050: VETERINARY SURGICAL NURSING 3
VTN 2090: LARGE, LAB, & EXOTIC ANIM NURS 3
VTN 3040: VETERINARY CLIN PATHOLOGY II 3
VTN 3060: VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING 2
VTN 3080: PROF COMM SKILLS IN VET MED 2

Writing in the Discipline
VTN 2998: CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP 3

Student must complete a minimum of three semester hours of VTN 2998. Externship registration is to be planned and approved in consulation with the Externship Coordinator.
VTN 3010: INTRO TO VET PRACTICE MGMT 2
VTN 3020: INTRO TO VETERINARY DENTISTRY 2
VTN 3030: PRINCIPLES OF VET PHARMACOLOGY 2
P H 2000 3
VTN 4250: LEADERSHIP & EMPOWERED TEAMS 3

This is a required focus area elective course
VTN 3070: VETERINARY ANESTHESIA & ANALGE 3
VTN 3100: INTRO TO VET EMERGENCY MED 3
Focus Area Course 3

Plan in consultation with and must be approved by assigned Academic Advisor
Focus Area Course 3

Plan in consultation with and must be approved by assigned Academic Advisor
VTN 3998: CLINICAL EXTERNSHIP 3

Student must complete a minimum of three semester hours of VTN 3998. Externship registration is to be planned and approved in consulation with the Externship Coordinator.
VTN 4300: COMPASSIONATE END OF LIFE CARE 1
VTN 4800: PROF VETERINARY TECH CAPSTONE 3

Capstone
Focus Area Course 3

Plan in consultation with and must be approved by assigned Academic Advisor
Focus Area Course 3

Plan in consultation with and must be approved by assigned Academic Advisor