Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Communication Studies, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: Fully Online, 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 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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 2105: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN DISCIPLINES UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com 3 COM 2121: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNIC Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course, General Education
COM 140: Intro Intercultural Com 3 COM 2124: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICAT Additional General Education Courses 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 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) 8 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:

Depending on your minor, some coursework can be taken as part of your AA degree. Talk to your transfer admissions counselor for more information.

Students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher to declare a major in Communication Studies. 

The Department of Communication requires all graduating seniors to develop a portfolio. Students should plan to begin collecting content for their portfolio as soon as they enter the program. These include a writing sample, computer skills sample, and analytical skills sample. A photography/design sample is optional. In addition to specific requirements, portfolios should include a resume and self-assessment paper that accurately and adequately state communication skills.

 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
COM 1200: THINKING THROUGH COMMUNICATION 3

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

A total of 18 hours is required with at least 6 hours in each of the two contexts.

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

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) is required.

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
COM 2180: COMMUNICATION THEORY 3
COM 2181: INTRO TO RHETORICAL THEORY 3
Professional Contexts Course 1 3

If you took COM 120 and 140 at the community college, your 6 hours of Professional Contexts courses are complete. You may choose either context to complete your 18 hours. 
Applications Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
COM 3341: COMMUNICATION ETHICS 3

Writing in the Discipline
COM 3928 or COM 3929 3

Choose one
Public Contexts Course 2 3
Applications Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
COM 4432: COM STUDIES SEMINAR 3

Portfolio required
Professional Contexts Course 2 3

If you took COM 120 and 140 at the community college, your 6 hours of Professional Contexts courses are complete. You may choose either context to complete your 18 hours. If your contexts are complete, take a Free Elective course.
Public/Professional Context Course 3

If your contexts areas are complete, choose a Free Elective to ensure you will have the 120 hours required to graduate.
Public/Professional Context Course 3

If your contexts areas are complete, choose a Free Elective to ensure you will have the 120 hours required to graduate.
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

If your minor is complete, ensure you will have 120 hours or take a Free Elective.