Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Health & Physical Education, K-12, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science in Teacher Prep

2026-2027

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:

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 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) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 8 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) 12 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 ELE CRED Academic Transition Elective
EDU 279: Literacy Develop and Instruct 4 EDU ELEC Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
EDU 250: Teacher Licensure Preparation 3 ELE CRED 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

A minor in Sport Science and Coaching, or another minor with permission from the HPE program director, is required. (Note: Students may double count three hours from HPE 2120 in both the major and Sport Science and Coaching minor.)

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
HPE 2110: INTRO TO HEALTH, PE & COACHING 3

SPRING ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block II.
HPE 2120: KINESIOLOGY 3

SPRING ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block II.
HPE 3010: COACHING PRINCIPLES 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State, if starting in the Fall. Part of Sport Science and Coaching minor.
HPE 3020: SPORT FIRST AID 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State, if starting in the Fall. Part of Sport Science and Coaching minor
Minor Course 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State, if starting in the Fall
Minor Course 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State, if starting in the Fall
HPE 2130: MOTOR BEHAVIOR 3

SPRING ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block II.
HPE 3210: COMMUNITY & SCHOOL HEALTH 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block III
HPE 3220: INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block III
HPE 3230: ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH & PE 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block III
HPE 3240: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EDUCATION 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block III
EDU 3100: ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING 3
HPE 3030: SPORT-SPECIFIC COACHING 3

Part of Sport Science and Coaching minor
HPE 4310: ELEMENTARY PE 3

SPRING ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block IV
HPE 4330: SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES I 3

SPRING ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block IV
HPE 4340: SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES II 3

SPRING ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) to take Pro-Block IV
HPE 4410: ADAPTED PE 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
HPE 4420: PE PRACTICUM 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
HPE 4430: HEALTH AND PE METHODS 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
HPE 4450: SEXUALITY & SEX HEALTH EDUCAT 3

FALL ONLY Must successfully complete with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
EDU 4900: STUDENT TEACHING 12

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