Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Middle Grades Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Language Arts & Social 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
ENG 231: American Literature I
OR
ENG 232: American Literature II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
HIS 131: American History I
OR
HIS 132: American History II 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
POL 120: American Government 3 P S 1100: AMER NAT GOVT & POLIT UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
ENG 251: Western World Literature I
OR
ENG 252, 261, OR 262 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
GEO 111: World Regional Geography 3 GHY 1020: EXPLORING PEOPLE & PLACE GLOBA Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
EDU 216: Foundations of Education 3 EDU 2100: SOCIAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective
HIS 211: Ancient History
OR
HIS 260 OR 261 		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
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) 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) 7 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) 8 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
African, Asian, or Latin American History Course 2 3

First course taken at the community college (HIS 211, 260, or 261)

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
ENG 4560: ADOLESCENT LITERATURE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
European or World History Course 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
EDU 3000: DIVERSE LEARNERS: TEACH & LEAR 3
C I 4550: MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION 3
C I 4750: TEACHING YOUNG ADOLESCENTS 3
HIS 3728: HIST OF NORTH CAROLINA 3
LIT 3070: MEDIA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 3
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3
ENG 3580: TCH COMPOS: THEORY,PRAC,PED 3
C I 4491: MID GRADES CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT 3
C I 4300: CONTENT AREA LIT, LANG & CULTURE IN MIDDLE GRADES 3
C I 4480: MIDDLE GRADES CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 2
LIT 3150: LANGUAGE ARTS IN MIDDLE GRADES 3
C I 3060: SOCIAL STUDIES IN MIDDLE GRADES 3
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

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