Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Nutrition & Foods, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Foodsystem Management
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 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
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1200: PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I
OR
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 		4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 112: General Biology II
OR
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 		4 ASU Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ACC 120: Prin of Financial Accounting 4 ACC 2100: PRIN OF ACCOUNTING I & ACC ELEC: ACC ELECTIVE CREDIT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 155: Nutrition
OR
NUT 110 or EDU 153 		3 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

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) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 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) 7 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

  • NUT Foodsystems grade requirements: All NUT Foodsystems majors must earn a minimum grade of “C-” (1.7) in each NUT course. 
  • A minor is required in Global Studies; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Public Health; Sustainable Development; or Nonprofit Management. Other minors by permission of the program director.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
NUT 1202: BASIC FOOD SCIENCE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 2201: FOODS & NUTRIT CHILDREN 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 3205: NUTRITION & LIFE CYCLE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 2400: INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SYSTEMS 1

Offered fall semester only

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

This major requires a minor. Please see the university notes box.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ENG 3100 or 3700 3

Writing in the Discipline

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
NUT 2351: GLBL NTRTN EMRGNG HLTH CHLLNGS 3
Business Course 1 3

MKT 3050 or LAW 2150 or ENT 3060 or FIN 3010

Choose one course here; a total of 2 courses are required
NUT 2203: ORG & MGT IN FOODSERV 3
NUT 3300: NUTRITION EDUCATION 3

Offered spring semester only
Minor Course 2 3
NUT 4600: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1

Offered fall semester only
Business Course 2 3

MKT 3050 or LAW 2150 or ENT 3060 or FIN 3010

Choose one course here; a total of 2 courses are required
NUT 3400: CULTURAL FOODS 3
NUT 4504: FOODSYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 3
Minor Course 3 3
NUT 4509: QUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION 3
NUT 4560: COMMUNITY NUTRITION 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 or Free Elective* 3

*If needed- Student needs to take enough hours to have 120 required to graduate
NUT 4900: CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE 6

CAPSTONE; can be taken for up to 8 credit hours