Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Child Development, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Family and Child Studies
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 North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
EDU 144: Child Development I 3 FCS 2101: CHILD DEVEL: BIRTH-2 YRS Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EDU 145: Child Development II 3 FCS 2104: CHILD DEVEL: 3-K YEARS 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 NCCC 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) 8 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

EDU 146 & EDU 153 are not CAA approved and students should consult with their community college to see if these courses can be taken for transfer degree completion. If they are not completed prior to transferring, that may extend time to degree completion.

 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
FCS 1400: PROFESSIONAL ORIENTAT 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first summer semester at App State
FCS 2103: FAMILY DEV: ORIGINS & MOVEMENT 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall semester at App State
FCS 2110: GLBL AWARENSS EXMNG HUMN CNDTN 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall semester at App State
FCS 3102: DEV INCL PARTNER IN EARLY CARE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall semester at App State
FCS 3107: VARIATIONS DEVELOPMNT BIRTH-K 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall semester at App State
FCS 3109: CHILD DEVELOPMENT: AGES 5-12 3
FCS 3106: ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT 3
FCS 3250: OBSERV IN EARLY CARE AND EDUC 3
Focus Area Course 3
FCS 3901: PRACTICUM 3
FCS 4400: PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR 1
FCS 4553: LDRSHP IN ADVOC, ADMIN, COLLAB 3
Focus Area Course 3
Focus Area Course 3
FCS 4610: ADMN OF EARLY CHLDHOOD PROG 3
ART 3022: ART EDUC: BIRTH THROUGH SIX 3
Focus Area Course 3
Focus Area Course 3
NUT 2201: FOODS & NUTRIT CHILDREN 3
Focus Area Course 3
FCS 4900: INTERNSHIP: FIELD EXP 12

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