View Transfer Guide - AA - ASU - Art Education K-12 (BFA)

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 students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2026

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 111: Writing and Inquiry	3	R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING	English Composition	Required Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc	3	R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM	English Composition	Required Course, General Education
ART 114: Art History Survey I	3	ARH 2030: ART FROM PREHISTORY TO 1400	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Required Course, General Education
ART 115: Art History Survey II	3	ARH 2130: ART FROM 1400 TO THE PRESENT	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Required Course, General Education
ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design	3	ART 1001: FOUNDATIONS I	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course
ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design	3	ART 1002: FOUNDATIONS II	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course
ART 131: Drawing I	3	ART 1003: FOUNDATIONS DRAWING	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course
EDU 216: Foundations of Education	3	EDU 2100: SOCIAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Required Course

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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	3	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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	13	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	2	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success	1	ELE CRED	Academic Transition	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.

Portfolio Review:

Students majoring in Art Education will be required to submit a portfolio for review. The portfolio review will be conducted after students have completed all three Foundation courses, ART 2222, one 2000 level studio class, and either ARH 2030 or ARH 2130.
The portfolio contents include a 300-500 word essay and a 10/15 minute interview with the Art Education faculty.
Students may petition for transfer credit for up to three additional studio art courses at the 2000-level.

To be admitted to the Reich College of Education for teacher education, a student must meet the following criteria:

A minimum grade of “C” in RC 1000, EDU 2000 & EDU 2100 (or transfer equivalents)
A current Criminal Background Check (within 6 months of your application)
A cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
30 semester hours or more
No Grades of Incomplete
Complete a First Steps to Teaching meeting and quiz

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
ART 1000: FIELD GUIDE TO THE ART DEPARTMENT	1	Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
EDU 2000: INTRO TO LEARNERS, TEACH & SCH	3	Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ART 2022: CULT CRTV EXPRSSN TGH VIS ARTS	3	Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
ART 2222: INTRO TO ART EDUCATION	3	Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State
EDU 3000: DIVERSE LEARNERS: TEACH & LEAR	3
ART 3333: CONSTRUCTIONS OF CHILDHOOD	3	Writing in the Discipline
ART 3969: DIFFERENT & INCLUS IN ART EDUC	3
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING	3	Must be taken the semester prior to student teaching & at the same time as ART 4444.
Art History Electives	6	Two courses (3 credit hours each) that must be chosen in consultation with Art Education advisor.
Art Electives	28	See course options on program of study. Students must take 9 Art Studio courses (27 hours), which will leave 1 credit remaining. Students can meet the 1 credit hour by taking an NYC trip, taking an independent study, working as a TA for an art education or studio class, or taking an extra art history or studio class (which would be 3 extra hours total).
ART 4444: ART EDUCATION SEMINAR	3	Must be taken the semester prior to student teaching & at the same time as EDU 3100.
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING	12	CAPSTONE

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Art Education K-12, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

Contact:

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University Art Education K-12, BFA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

Contact:

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Appalachian State University
Art Education K-12, BFA