Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Art & Visual Culture, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Art History
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This major requires specific App State classes which are not offered at the community college. For this major, it is recommended that students transfer after 30 UGETC hours.

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
ART 114: Art History Survey I 3 ARH 2030: ART FROM PREHISTORY TO 1400 UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II 3 ARH 2130: ART FROM 1400 TO THE PRESENT UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design
OR
ART 122 OR ART 131 		3 University 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) 3 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) 8 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) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Students majoring in Art History will NOT be required to submit a portfolio for review. A minimum grade of C/2.0 is required for each major course.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
ART 2035: SEMINAR IN VISUAL CULTURE 3

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

A total of 21 hours (7 courses) required. See program of study for list of options.

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ARH Art History Course 2 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
Minor Course 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ARH Art History Course 3 3
ARH Art History Course 4 3
Related Area Course 1 3

A total of 7 hours is required
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3
Minor Course 3
ARH Art History Course 5 3
ARH 4040: SEMINAR IN ART HISTORY 3

Writing in the Discipline
Related Area Course 2 3
Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3
ARH 4030: SEMINAR IN ART CRITICISM & THE 3

CAPSTONE
ARH Art History Course 6 3
ARH Art History Course 7 3
Related Area Course 3 1

If hours are met for related area course requirement, take free elective to be sure to earn 120 hours required to graduate.
Minor Course 3
MInor Course or Free Elective 3