Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Public Relations, 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

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) 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:

An overall 2.0 GPA is required in the major. Senior Capstone Experience (CAP) must be met.

Suggested minors: English, General Business, International Business, Marketing, Non-Profit Management, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
COM 1200: THINKING THROUGH COMMUNICATION 3

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

COM 1300: JOURNALISM MATTERS: AN INTRO 3

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

COM 2325: PUBLIC RELATIONS PRINC 3

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

COM 2618: INTRO TO MEDIA PUBLISHING 3

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

Minor Course 1 3

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

COM 3010: MEDIA GRAPHICS 3
COM 3220: PROF ETHICS PUBLIC RELATIONS 3
COM 3300: MEDIA & SOCIETY 3
COM 3618: PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING 3

Writing in the Discipline

Professional Dev Course 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) is required from the list on the program of study

Minor Course 2 3
COM 3928: COMM RESEARCH METHODS 3
Professional Dev Course 2 3
Professional Dev Course 3 3
Minor Course 3 3
Minor Course 4 3
COM 4318: PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS 3

CAPSTONE

Professional Dev Course 4 3
Professional Dev Course 5 3
Minor Course 5 3
Minor Course 6 3

If your minor is complete and you have 120 hours required to graduate, you do not need this course.