Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Language, Literature & Cultures, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): East Asian Languages & Cultures
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.

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, 2026

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
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
OR
CHI 111: Elementary Chinese I OR JPN 111: Elementary Japanese I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
OR
CHI 112: Elementary Chinese II OR JPN 112: Elementary Japanese II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 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
CHI 211: Intermediate Chinese I
OR
JPN 211: Intermediate Japanese I 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
CHI 212: Intermediate Chinese II
OR
JPN 212: Intermediate Japanese II 		3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 ELE CRED Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Foreign languages taken at the community college MUST BE either Chinese or Japanese I & II

A minor is required for this degree.

LLC East Asian Languages and Cultures majors are strongly encouraged to study abroad for at least a semester in a study abroad program or international internship relevant to their program of study and approved prior to departure by the advisor.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Target Language Foundation Core 6

Take 6 hours total in your target language: 

Chinese: CHN 2001 & CHN 2003

Japanese: JPN 2001 & JPN 2003
Writing in the Discipline Course 3

CHN 3025: Chinese Myths and Legends: Gods, Demons, and Immortals

OR

JPN 3025: Communicating in Japanese
Capstone Course 3

Take a CAP course (3 hours) in your target language:

CHN 4565: China Goes Global

OR

JPN 4565: Japanese in Practice
Target Language Electives 12

Choose 12 hours of Chinese (CHN) OR Japanese (JPN) electives at the 1040 level or above for a total of 30 hours under the Major Requirements. At least 3 hours must be at the 3000 level or above. Credit hours from study abroad may be used, as appropriate. One course in the Target Language Electives may be met with a course taught in another East Asian language (languages not offered at Appalachian e.g., Korean) with the permission of the major advisor and the department chair, and two beginning level (i.e., 1000 level) language courses in other East Asian languages can be used to fulfill one of these upper-level elective courses.

CHN 1040 and CHN 1050 may count as Chinese major electives.

JPN 1040 and JPN 1050, or JPN 1060 may count as Japanese major electives.
Culture Area Electives 6

Students choose electives related to their major from the list on the program of study or from other related courses with approval of the advisor. At least 3 hours of these courses should be at the 3000 level.
Minor Courses 12-21

Minimum of 9 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill minor requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian. Students may double count no more than six (6) hours between the minor and the major. Students may not minor in their target language.
Electives 9-18

Take enough hours to meet 120 required to graduate