Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
English, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Rhetoric and Technical Writing
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
ENG 231: American Literature I 3 ENG 2310: AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1865 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 241: British Literature I 3 ENG 2010: BRITISH LITERATURE TO 1789 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 251: Western World Literature I 3 ENG 2030: WORLD LITERATURE TO 1650 Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 ASU Equivalencies 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 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 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 5 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:

A minor is required for this degree

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ENG 3090: INTRO PROFESSIONAL WRITING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ENG 2080: WRITING FOR CHANGE: ADVOC WRIT 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
FL 1040: Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ENG 2090: RHETORICS 3
Professional Writing Elective 3

Choose one course from the list on the program of study
ENG 3700: TECHNICAL WRITING 3

Writing in the Discipline
3000-4000 Level ENG Elective 3
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
4000 Level Literature Course 1 3

Choose two for a total of 6 hours
4000 Level Literature Course 2 3
ENG 4300: SEM IN RHETORIC & WRIT STUDIES 3

Capstone
Internship 6

Choose one:

ENG 4900 Internship for 6 hours

OR

ENG 4900 Internship for 3 hours AND 3 hours of ENG 3000 level or above
Minor Course 1 3

A total of 12-21 hours is required
Minor Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3

If minor is complete, take free elective
Minor Course 6 3

If minor is complete, take free elective
Minor Course 7 3

If minor is complete, take free elective
Minor Course 8 3

If minor is complete, take free elective