Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Criminal Justice, BSCJ

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): International 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.

Foundations of American Democracy (FAD):

  • FAD is a graduation requirement for all students entering any UNC institution on or after July 1, 2025, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree.
  • Waiver: Students transferring to App State with 60+ college credit hours or an AA or AS degree will have the FAD requirement waived.
  • Alternative Courses: If you plan to transfer to App State without meeting any of the above criteria, you can fulfill the FAD requirement by taking one of these courses at a North Carolina Community College: HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, or SOC 220.

Early College students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: May, 2025

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
POL 120: American Government 3 P S 1100: AMER NAT GOVT & POLIT UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 1000: THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 STT 2820: REASONING WITH STATISTICS UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
POL 210: Comparative Government 3 P S 2240: COMPARATIVE POLITICS Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CJC 111: Intro to Criminal Justice 3 C J 1100: INTRO CRIMINAL JUSTICE Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
CJC 121: Law Enforcement Operations 3 C J 2120: INTRODUCTION TO POLICING Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
CJC 141: Corrections 3 C J 2430: CORRECTIONS Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1200: PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested 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 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) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
POL 220: International Relations 3 P S 2120: INTL POLIT FOREIGN POL Additional General Education Courses 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) 5 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

App State suggests students take CJC 132 (CJ 2150) at the community college since it is a major requirement, but understands that the course is not always available to AA/AS students and will not count toward AA/AS degree requirements. The course can be taken at App State upon transferring.

ANT 220, GEO 112 & REL 110 will satisfy the nine hours of required electives for the major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
C J 3001 3

Writing in the Discipline

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
CJ/PS 3115 4

Research Methods

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Major Elective Course 1 3

A total of 12 hours (4 courses) is required from the list on the program of study

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Major Elective Course 2 3

This degree requires enough Free Electives to earn a minor, with careful planning

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Minor Course or Free Elective 3

The degree has enough free electives to earn a minor if you wish

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
C J 3400 3
C J 3551 3
Major Elective Course 3 3

If taken at community college, take free elective
Minor Course or Free Elective 3
Minor Course or Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Major Course Elective 4 3
Minor Course or Free Elective 3
Minor Course or Free Elective 3
Minor Course or Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3

Make sure to take enough hours to earn a total of 120 for graduation
Free Elective 3

Make sure to take enough hours to reach 120 to graduate
C J 4900 12

CAPSTONE. Prerequisites include 2.0 major and overall GPA, 90 earned credits, and C- or higher in CJ 3001. Students enrolled in CJ 4900 (12 credits) may not be enrolled in other courses during the internship semester. Students participating in the APDP Cadet Program and electing to enroll in CJ 4901 for a part-time internship (6 credits) may enroll in no more than 10 additional credits during their internship semester