Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Special Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Adapted Curriculum K-12
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

Due to class sequencing for this major, students need to begin coursework at App State in the summer in order to graduate in two years. Not beginning in the summer could delay graduation from App State up to one year.

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.

***Students applying to Teacher Education MUST have at least a 2.7 GPA

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 216: Foundations of Education 3 EDU 2100: SOCIAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course, Elective
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
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MAT 1010: INTROD TO MATHEMATICS UGETC Math 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
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 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 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) 15 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 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
SPE 3370: INTRO DEV DISAB W/ EXT SUP NEE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer semester at App State
SPE 3350: CHAR THEO & DIAG STUD W/ SP LD 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer semester at App State
EDU 3000: DIVERSE LEARNERS: TEACH & LEAR 3

Practicum required; take concurrently with EDU 3100

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3

Practicum required; take concurrently with EDU 3000

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SPE 3360: PSYCHOEDU STRAT SPEC NEEDS 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SPE 3310: RESEARCH & ISSUES SPEC EDUC 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
LIT 3340: SCIENCE OF LITERACY 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SPE 3380: ASSISTIVE TECH IN SPEC EDUC 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
SPE 4410: INST & SUP FOR GC ACCESS W/ DD 3

Block I: Spring Only

SPE 4410-LIT 4710 MUST be taken concurrently after admission to teacher education before Block II with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0)
SPE 4210: MATH FOR SPECIAL ED:MTTS FRMWR 3

Block I: Spring Only
SPE 4374: ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATIO 3

Block I: Spring Only
SPE 4390: TRANSITION PLANNING & SERVICES 3

Block I: Spring Only
SPE 4495: PRACTICUM I 3

Block I: Spring Only
SPE 4497: MATH PRACTICUM 0

Block I: Spring Only
LIT 4710: DIAGNOSIS & REMEDIATION OF LIT 3

Block I: Spring Only

LIT 4710 has a practicum component; may be taken in Block I or Block II per advisor
SPE 4420: METHODS FOR STUDENTS W/DISABIL 3

Block II: Fall Only

SPE 4420-LIT 4710 MUST be taken concurrently after admission to teacher education after Block I with a minimum grade of "C" (2.0) and prior to student teaching
SPE 4216: STRATEGIES TEACHING MATH:ADAPT 3

Block II: Fall Only
SPE 4570: CUR ISSUES & TRENDS IN SPE LAW 3

Block II: Fall Only
SPE 4601: CLASSROOM MGT & POS BEHAV SUPP 3

Block II: Fall Only
SPE 4496: PRACTICUM II 3

Block II: Fall Only
SPE 4497: MATH PLACEMENT 0

Block II: Fall Only
LIT 4710: DIAGNOSIS & REMEDIATION OF LIT 3

Block II: Fall Only

LIT 4710 has a practicum component; may be taken in Block I or Block II per advisor
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

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