Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
English, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Secondary Education
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: 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:

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 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
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 241: British Literature I
OR
ENG 242: British Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
ENG 251: Western World Literature I
OR
ENG 261: World Literature I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
ENG 252: Western World Literature II
OR
ENG 262: World Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses 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
Foreign Lang. 211: Intermediate Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
EDU 187: Teaching and Learning for All 4 EDU 2000: INTRO TO LEARNERS, TEACH & SCH & EDU ELEC: EDU ELECTIVE CREDIT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective
EDU 216: Foundations of Education 3 EDU 2100: SOCIAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective

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
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 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
SOC 225: Social Diversity 3 SOC 2050: SOCIAL DIVERSITY & INEQUALIT Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
EDU 279: Literacy Develop and Instruct 4 EDU ELEC: EDU ELECTIVE CREDIT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
EDU 250: Teacher Licensure Preparation 3 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Please note: EDU 216 will only transfer as EDU 2100 (required course) if the associate degree is completed. If students plan on transferring prior to degree completion, they should not take EDU 216.

To be admitted to the Reich College of Education for teacher education, a student must meet the following criteria:

  • Passing PRAXIS Core test or being exempted (based on SAT or ACT scores)
  • A current Criminal Background Check (within 6 months of your application to teacher education)
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
  • 30 semester hours or more
  • A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) must be earned in RC 1000, EDU 2000 & EDU 2100

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
EDU 3000: DIVERSE LEARNERS: TEACH & LEAR 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 if not completed at the community college
4000 Level Course for British Literature 3

See program of study for options based on which lower division course was taken at the community college

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Literary Criticism, Genre Study, & Creative Writing Course 3

One course required from list on program of study

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ENG 3300: APPLIED GRAMMAR 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
FL 1050: INTERMEDIATE FOREIGN LANGUAGE II 3
4000 Level Course for American Literature 3

See program of study for course options
ENG 3580: TCH COMPOS: THEORY,PRAC,PED 3

Writing in the Discipline
PSY 3010: PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING 3
ENG 3610: STUDIES PRINC OF LANG 3
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3
ENG 4560: ADOLESCENT LITERATURE 3
ENG 4830: SHAKESPEARE: EARLY WORKS 3

OR ENG 4840: SHAKESPEARE: LATER WORKS
C I 4591 3

OR ENG 4591: THEORY & PRACTICE IN TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required
ENG 4660: HIST OF ENG LANGUAGE 3
ENG 3900: INTERN IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS 1
LIT 4620: READING INSTRUC M/JR & SR HIGH 3

Minimum grade of C/2.0 required
ENG 4900: INTERN: WRITING/EDITING 12

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