Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Recreation Management, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Outdoor Experiential Education
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:

There are no major-specific community college course recommendations for this major; Students will complete all major-related coursework at the university upon transferring. While at the community college, students are encouraged to select courses that align with their interests, career goals, possible minor or secondary major to meet associate degree requirements. Students can still complete the Associate in Art or Associate in Science degree prior to transferring and receive the benefits of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

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) 9 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) 14 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:

  • Overall GPA and Major GPA of C/2.0 is required for this major.
  • Minimum grade of C/2.0 required in RM 2310, 2410, 3315, and 4210. 
  • A minor is required for this major.
  • This program was rated #1 in the Top 20 US Colleges for Outdoor Adventures by The Outbound Collective.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
R M 2100: LEISURE IN SOCIETY 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
R M 2120: LDRSHIP GRP DYNAMICS REC 3
R M 2210: REC SITE & FACILITY MANAGEMENT 3
R M 2310: INTRO TO ADMIN OF RECREATION 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
R M 2410: REC PROGRAM PLANNING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
R M 3210: INCLUSIVE RECREATION 3
R M 3315: CAREER DEV LEIS SERV REC 1
R M 3561: LEIS SERVICE PROMOTIONS 3
R M 3610: FINANCIAL & RISK MGMT IN RECRE 3
R M 4110: EVAL REC/LEIS SERV MGT 3
R M 4210: SENIOR SEMINAR 2

CAPSTONE
R M 4900: INTERNSHIP 8

Offered summer only
R M 2220: PRIN OUTDOOR EXPER EDUC 3
R M 3154: OUTDOOR EXPER EDUC LAB 3
RM 4140 or RM 3157 3

Outdoor Leadership or Environmental Education Skills
RM OEE Elective Course 1 3

Choose one: RM 3151, 3152, or 3153. You'll need a total of two courses.
RM OEE Elective Course 2 3

Choose one: RM 3151, 3152, or 3153. You'll need a total of two courses.
RM 3140, 3155, or 3630 3

Choose one
Minor Course 1 3
Minor Course 2 3
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3