Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
History, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Social Studies 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.

Accounting is offered fully online through the Flight Path program. Students need at least 24 hours of transferable college credit to join. To learn more please visit https://online.appstate.edu/ or email admissions@onlineprograms.appstate.edu

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: April, 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
EDU 216: Foundations of Education 3 EDU 2100: SOCIAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective
POL 130: State & Local Government 3 P S 2130: STATE & LOCAL GOVT Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective
HIS 227: Native American History
OR
HIS 229: History of the Old South 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective
HIS 228: History of the South
OR
HIS 230: The Changing South 		3 University Equivalencies 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics
OR
ECO 252, PSY 150, OR SOC 210 		3 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) 13 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) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Please note: EDU 187 transfers as EDU 2000 which is a required course for admission to teacher education. Students are encouraged to speak with their community college advisor to explore if this can be completed at the community college as part of their degree.

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 2000: INTRO TO LEARNERS, TEACH & SCH 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State 
HIS 2800: WRITING HISTORY 3

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

Writing in the Discipline
History Electives 12

A total of 12 hours (4 courses) is required. At least 3 hours of 2000-level HIS is required before taking a 3000-level HIS course. At least 3 hours of 3000-level HIS is required before taking a 4000-level HIS course. No more than 18 hours from the 2000 level may be used to meet this requirement (including HIS 2201, 2204, and 2800).

Academic department recommends one elective course be taken in the first semester at App State. 
CTE 1590: PERSONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
Regional History Courses 9

Take one course from each of these three HIS areas: European, Non-Western, and Global. 

Academic department recommends one course be taken in the first semester at App State
EDU 3000: DIVERSE LEARNERS: TEACH & LEAR 3
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3
PSY 3010: PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING 3
HIS 3524: WORLD ECONOMIC HISTORY 3

Offered spring semester only
HIS 3626: INTRO SECONDARY HIST / SS ED 3
HIS 3632: METHO SECOND HISTORY / SS EDUC 3

Must be taken in the semester immediately prior to student teaching. Minimum grade of C/2.0 required.
HIS 4100: SENIOR SEMINAR 3

OR HIS 4510: Senior Honors Thesis 

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Minimum grade C/2.0 required
HIS 3630: TEACHING HIST WITH NEW MEDIA 3

OR HIS 3634: Teaching Controversy in History

HIS 3630 offered Spring only

HIS 3634 offered Fall only
HIS 3900: SECONDARY (9-12) HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES FIELD EXPERIENCE 1
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

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