Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Digital Journalism, 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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COM 2105: PUBLIC SPEAKING IN DISCIPLINES UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 140 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required 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 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) 11 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:

A minor is required for all Communication majors. Depending on your minor, some coursework can be taken as part of your Associate of Arts degree - talk to your Transfer Admissions Counselor for more information.

Admission to the Department of Communication:

  • Students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 (or higher) to declare a major in Communication Studies.

Portfolio Requirement:

  • The Department of Communication requires all graduating seniors to develop a portfolio. Students should plan to begin collecting content for their portfolio as soon as they enter the program.
  • Writing sample; computer skills sample; analytical skills sample
  • Optional: photography/design sample
  • In addition to specific requirements, portfolios should also include a resume and self-assessment paper that accurately and adequately state communication skills.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
COM 1300: JOURNALISM MATTERS: AN INTRO 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
COM 2610 or 2650 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
COM 3600: IN-DEPTH REPORTING AND WRITING 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

Writing in the Discipline
Minor Course 1 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Minor Course 2 3
COM 1200: THINKING THROUGH COMMUNICATION 3
COM 3305: COMMUNICATION LAW 3
COM 3340: JOURNALISM ETHICS FREE SOCIETY 3
COM 2250 or 2315 or 3900 3
Minor Course 3 3
COM 3210: COPY EDITING 3
COM 2316 or 2416 or 3320 3
COM 2618: INTRO TO MEDIA PUBLISHING 3
Mass Media Course 3

Choose one: COM 3300, 3130, 3132, or 3650
4000-Level Elective 3

Choose one: COM 4220, 4310, 4420, 4240, 4440, or 4650
Major Elective 3

If you took COM 120 or 140 at the community college, major elective course is complete
COM 4610: MOBILE JOURNALISM 3

CAPSTONE
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

If minor is complete take a Free Elective to be sure to reach 120 hours to graduate