Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Elementary Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep

2025-2026

Concentration(s): K-9 STEM (Hickory Campus Only)
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

This program is ONLY offered at the Hickory campus.

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) 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) 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: PSY 263 (PSY 3010) is a required course for the major. If students are able, they can take it at the community college. However, it can also be taken once students transfer to App State.

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
PSY 3010: PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED TO TEACHING 3

Students who were able to take PSY 263 at the community college do not need to take PSY 3010

Block I

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the summer at App State
MAT 3000: MATH FOR THE ELEM SCHOOL TEACH 3

Block I

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

Block I

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

Block I

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the fall at App State
CI 3230 OR MAT 3230: Investigating Mathematics & Learning 3

Block II
C I 3000 3

Writing in the Discipline

Block II
C I 3110 3

Block II
LIT 3440: LITERACY METHODS IN ELEM GRADE 3

Block II
C I 4220: INTEGRATION OF STEM TEACHING & LEARNING IN K-9 SETTINGS 3

Block II
K-9 STEM CONCENTRATION 14

MUST be completed before Block III

C I 3557, C I 4550, MAT 2910, & MAT 3920
C I 4015: K-8 SCHOOL CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 3

Block III
C I 4030: TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3

Block III
LIT 4440: DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 3

Block III
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3

Block III
C I 4030: METHODS OF ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING 3

Block III
C S 4900 1-3

OR LIT 4900: Internship
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

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