Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Theatre Arts, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Theatre 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: April, 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
DRA 112: Literature of the Theatre 3 THR 2005: PAGE AND STAGE Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
DRA 211: Theatre History I 3 THR 3730: EARLY THEATRE HISTORY & LITER 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
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 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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

*Students who wish to be licensed in NC must complete CI 4900, Student Teaching. Students who do not wish to be licensed can take THR 4840, CAPSTONE and at least 3 hours of electives.

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
THR 2009: THE STAGE ENVIRONMENT 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2625: VOICE & MOVEMENT FOR STAGE 3

Offered fall semester only

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2101: PRODUCTION RUNNING CREW 1

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2235: THEATRICAL COSTUME & MAKEUP 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 3857: TEACHING THEATRE, K-5 2

Offered fall semester only, odd years

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
THR 2230: SCENERY & PROPERTIES 3

Offered in spring semester only
THR 2620: ACTING I:BEGINNING SCENE STUDY 3

Offered in spring semester only
THR 3735: MODERN THEATRE HISTORY & LIT 3

Writing in the Discipline

Offered in spring semester only
THR 3630: THEATRE DIRECTING TECHNIQUES 3

Offered in spring semester only
THR 3656: THEATR PERF PROD YNG AUD 3

Offered in spring semester only
THR 4357: TEACHING THEATRE, 6-8 2

Offered in spring semester only, even years
FL 1040: Intermediate Foreign Language I 3

May take FL 1060 combination course for 6 hours
FL 1050: Intermediate Foreign Language II 3

May take FL 1060 combination course for 6 hours
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3
THR 2240: LIGHTING & SOUND 3

Offered fall semester only
THR 2250: STAGE MANAGEMENT 2
THR 3445: ARTS MANAGEMENT AND PROMOTION 3

Offered fall semester only
Theatre Education Practicum 1
Teaching Theatre, 9-12 2

Offered fall semester only, even years
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

CAPSTONE (those who choose to take THR 4840 & free electives are exempt)
THR 4840: CAPSTONE 3

Offered fall semester only
Free Electives 6

Take enough hours to complete 120 hours required to graduate