Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Health & Physical Education, K-12, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science in Teacher Prep

2025-2026

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.

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:

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
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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
SOC 225: Social Diversity 3 SOC 2050: SOCIAL DIVERSITY & INEQUALIT Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 University Equivalencies 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

A minor in Sport Science and Coaching, or another minor with permission from the HPE program director, is required. (Note: Students may double count three hours from HPE 2120 in both the major and Sport Science and Coaching minor.)

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
HPE 2110: INTRO TO HEALTH, PE & COACHING 3

Pro-Block I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block II

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
HPE 2120: KINESIOLOGY 3

Pro-Block I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block II

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
HPE 3010: COACHING PRINCIPLES 3

Part of Sport Science and Coaching minor
HPE 2130: MOTOR BEHAVIOR 3

Pro-Block I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block II

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3
HPE 3210: COMMUNITY & SCHOOL HEALTH 3

Pro-Block II; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block III
HPE 3220: INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS 3

Pro-Block I​I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block III
HPE 3230: ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH & PE 3

Pro-Block I​I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block III
HPE 3240: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION 3

Pro-Block I​I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block III
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3
HPE 3030: SPORT-SPECIFIC COACHING 3

Part of Sport Science and Coaching minor
HPE 4310: ELEMENTARY PE 3

Pro-Block II​I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block IV
HPE 4330: SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES I 3

Pro-Block II​I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block IV
HPE 4340: SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES II 3

Pro-Block II​I; Must successfully complete to take Pro-Block IV
HPE 4410: ADAPTED PE 3

Pro-Block IV; Must successfully complete before student teaching
HPE 4420: PE PRACTICUM 3

Pro-Block IV; Must successfully complete before student teaching
HPE 4430: HEALTH AND PE METHODS 3

Pro-Block IV; Must successfully complete before student teaching
HPE 4450: SEXUALITY & SEX HEALTH EDUCAT 3

Pro-Block IV; Must successfully complete before student teaching
HPE 3020: SPORT FIRST AID 3

Part of Sport Science and Coaching minor
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

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