Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Public Health, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

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
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 155: Nutrition
OR
NUT 110 		3 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts 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) 9 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 ASU Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 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) 11 ASU Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

  • Public Health majors must earn at least a 2.5 GPA and earn a minimum grade of C/2.0 in all PH Core classes for graduation.
  • Students who are considering a pre-professional track following graduation (pre-med, PT, OT, nursing, etc.) can use guided electives to fulfill prerequisite requirements for professional school.
  • It is strongly encouraged that students considering pre-health careers make an appointment with the Health Professions Advising (HPA) office, after transferring, to discuss graduate programs and requirements.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
P H 2000: INTRO TO PUBLIC HEALTH 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
P H 2200: CHRONIC & INFECTIOUS DISEASES 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
P H 2300: COMMUNICATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
P H 2400: PROF DEVELOP IN PUBLIC HEALTH 3

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

Must be approved by advisor. A minimum of 15 hours (5 courses) required.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
P H 3130: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 3
P H 3250: COMMUNITY HEALTH 3
P H 3330: BIOSTATISTICS 3
P H 3700: FOUNDATIONS HEALTH BEHAVIOR 3
Minor or Guided Elective Course 2 3
P H 3800: PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENT I 3

Writing in the Discipline
P H 4200: PRINC OF EPIDEMIOLOGY 3
PH Applied Course 1 3

A total of 3 courses must be selected from the program of study
HCM 2110: INTRO HEALTH SYSTEM ORGANZTN 3
Minor or Guided Elective Course 3 3
P H 4800: PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENT II 3
P H 4600: HEALTH POLICY, ETHICS & LAW 3
PH Applied Course 2 3
Minor or Guided Elective Course 4 3
P H 4900: INTERNSHIP 6

Depending on personal graduation
PH Applied Course 3 3
Minor or Guided Elective Course 5 3