NC Community College Transfer Guides and Departments

NC Community College Transfer Guides

Transfer Guides, formerly known as Baccalaureate Degree Plans (BDPs) have been developed by Appalachian State University to help NC Community College (NCCC) students have a more seamless transfer. Transfer Guides have been created to support NCCC students who are pursuing a transfer pathway outlined by the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) or other specified Uniform Articulation Agreement (UAA). The Transfer Guides outline meaningful coursework at the community college that leads to both associate degree completion and bachelor degree completion at Appalachian. 

Understanding the Transfer Guides

To create an effective plan using the Transfer Guide, students should:

  • Work with an academic advisor at the community college and connect with Transfer Admissions & Engagement as questions arise
  • Ensure they are using the most up-to-date Transfer Guide by reviewing the academic year and revision date published on each Transfer Guide (Transfer Guides are updated annually)

Note: Some information on Transfer Guides may not apply to students transferring prior to associate degree completion and/or dual-enrolled high school students. These students are encourage to speak with their community college advisor and Transfer Admissions & Engagement for more information and guidance on NCCC course selection.

Transfer Guide Details

Each Transfer Guide provides important transfer information including admissions requirements, NCCC course recommendations, university equivalency information, and remaining university coursework needed upon transferring. 

All NCCC course recommendations on the Transfer Guides are labeled as one of the following to help students select the most meaningful CC coursework and to better understand the university requirement fulfilled by the recommended courses:

  • General Education: Course meets a General Education requirement at Appalachian
  • Required Course: Critical course or prerequisite that is required for major/university curriculum and should be taken at the community college prior to transferring. If not taken prior to transferring, it could impact student's admission directly into major, access to other major courses at Appalachian, and/or the time needed to complete the bachelor's degree.
  • Suggested Course: Course could fulfill a major/university requirement and is a good option if available at CC but does not need to be taken prior to transferring. Course can be taken upon transferring without impact on the bachelor's degree completion timeline. If a CC course (ex: MAT 271) has a prerequisite (MAT 171), then the prerequisite will be listed as a suggested course.
  • Elective: Transfers as elective credit or applies towards the elective portion of the bachelor's degree.
One-on-One Video Chats

One-on-One Video Chats

Schedule a one-on-one video chat to learn about your desired undergraduate major and how you can get a head start with course selection. Whether you have confirmed your enrollment, are still weighing your options or are just starting your college search, these 20 minute advising video chats are your opportunity to learn more about Appalachian State and speak with a dedicated transfer advisor.

Please select the major you are interested in pursuing to find the transfer guide:

Key:  # indicates suggested summer start term;  + indicates suggested transfer after 30 hours

MajorDepartment
Accounting (BSBA)Accounting
Actuarial Science (BS)  #Mathematical Science
Anthropology (BA)Anthropology
Anthropology (BS)Anthropology
Anthropology (BS) - MultidisciplinaryAnthropology
Apparel Design & Merchandising (BS)   #, +Applied Design
Art & Visual Culture (BA) - Art HistoryArt
Art & Visual Culture (BA) - Art ManagementArt
Art & Visual Culture (BA) - Studio Art  +Art
Art Education (K-12) (BFA)   +Art
Biology (BA)Biology
Biology (BS) - Cellular/Molecular BiologyBiology 
Biology (BS) - Ecology, Evolution & EnvironmentalBiology 
Biology (BS) - Integrative BiologyBiology
Biology (BS) - Secondary EducationBiology
Building Sciences (BS) - Architectural Tech & Design  + Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment
Building Sciences (BS) - Construction Management Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment
Building Sciences (BS) - Sustainable Building Systems  + Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment
CTE (BS) - Agriculture EducationMedia, Career Studies & Leadership Development
CTE (BS) - Business, Finance & Information Technology Media, Career Studies & Leadership Development
CTE (BS) - Business, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship Media, Career Studies & Leadership Development
CTE (BS) - Family & Consumer SciencesMedia, Career Studies & Leadership Development
CTE (BS) - Technology, Engineering & Design Media, Career Studies & Leadership Development
CTE (BS) - Trade & IndustryMedia, Career Studies & Leadership Development
CTE (BS) - Workforce DevelopmentMedia, Career Studies & Leadership Development
Chemistry (BA)Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - BiochemistryChemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Certified Chemist Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Environmental + Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Fermentation Sciences Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Forensic Science Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Individually Designed Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Marketing & Business Chemistry 
Chemistry (BS) - Secondary Education    Chemistry 
Child Development (BS) - Birth - Kindergarten   Child Development, Literacy & Special Education 
Child Development (BS) - Family & Child Studies Child Development, Literacy & Special Education 
Commercial Photography (BS)   Art 
Communication Science & Disorders (BS) Rehabilitation Sciences 
Communication Studies (BS) Communication 
Communication, Advertising (BS) Communication 
Communication, Digital Journalism (BS) Communication 
Communication, Electronic Media/Broadcasting (BS) Communication 
Communication, Journalism (BS) Communication 
Communication, Public Relations (BS)  Communication 
Community & Regional Planning (BS) Geography & Planning 
Computer Information Systems (BSBA)Computer Information Systems
Computer Info Systems, Cybersecurity (BSBA)Computer Information Systems
Computer Science (BS)   #Computer Science
Criminal Justice (BSCJ)Government & Justice Studies
Criminal Justice (BSCJ) - International StudiesGovernment & Justice Studies
Cybersecurity (BS) Computer Information Systems 
Dance Studies (BA) Theatre & Dance 
Economics (BA) - Environmental Economics Policy Economics 
Economics (BA) - General Economics Economics 
Economics (BA) - International Economics Economics 
Economics (BA) - Regional Economic Development Economics 
Economics (BSBA) Economics 
Elementary Education (BS)    Learning, Teaching & Curriculum 
English (BA) - Creative Writing English 
English (BA) - Film Studies English 
English (BA) - Literary Studies English 
English (BA) - Professional Writing English 
English (BA) - Rhetoric & Technical Writing English 
English, Secondary Education (BS) English 
Environmental Science (BS) - Life Science Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Environmental Science (BS) - Earth Systems Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Environmental Science (BS) - Natural Resources Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Environmental Science (BS) - Quantitative Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Exercise Science (BS) Health & Exercise Science 
Exercise Science (BS) - Applied Exercise Physiology Health & Exercise Science 
Exercise Science (BS) - Strength & Conditioning Health & Exercise Science 
Fermentation Sciences (BS) Fermentation Sciences 
Finance & Banking (BSBA) Finance, Banking & Insurance 
Gender, Women's & Sexuality Studies (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies 
Geography (BA)  Geography & Planning 
Geography (BS) - General Geography Geography & Planning 
Geography (BS) - Geographic Information Systems Geography & Planning 
Geology (BA) Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Geology (BS) Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Geology (BS) - Earth/Environmental Science Education Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Geology (BS) - Environmental Geology Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Geology (BS) - Paleontology Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Geology (BS) - Quantitative Geoscience Geological & Environmental Sciences 
Global Studies (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies 
Graphic Comm Management (BS) - Cross Media Art 
Graphic Comm Management (BS) - Print/Packaging Art 
Graphic Design (BFA)   + Art 
Health & PE Education, K-12 (BS)   + Rec Management & Physical Education 
Health Care Management (BS) Nutrition & Health Care Management 
Health Sciences (BS) Nutrition & Health Care Management 
History (BA) History 
History (BS) - Applied & Public History History 
History (BS) - Multidisciplinary History 
History (BS) - Social Studies Education History 
Hospitality & Tourism Management (BSBA) Management 
Industrial Design (BS) - Furniture Design   #,+Applied Design
Industrial Design (BS) - Product Design   #,+Applied Design 
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies 
Interdisciplinary Studies (BS) Interdisciplinary Studies 
Interior Design (BS)   #, + Applied Design 
International Business (BSBA) International Business 
Languages (BA) - East Asian Languages & Cultures Languages, Literatures and Cultures 
Languages (BA) - French & Francophone Studies Languages, Literatures and Cultures 
Languages (BA) - French Education (K-12) Languages, Literatures and Cultures 
Languages (BA) - German Languages, Literatures and Cultures 
Languages (BA) - Spanish Languages, Literatures and Cultures 
Languages (BA) - Spanish Education (K-12) Languages, Literatures and Cultures 
Management (BSBA) - General Management 
Management (BSBA) - Human Resources Management 
Management (BSBA) - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Management 
Management (BSBA) - Sustainable Business Management 
Marketing (BSBA) - Digital Marketing Marketing & Supply Chain Management 
Marketing (BSBA) - General Marketing Marketing & Supply Chain Management 
Marketing (BSBA) - Sales Marketing & Supply Chain Management 
Mathematics (BA) Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - Business Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - Computation Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - General Mathematics Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - Life Sciences Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - Physical Sciences Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - Secondary Education Mathematical Sciences 
Mathematics (BS) - Statistics Mathematical Sciences 
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Language Arts & Math Learning, Teaching & Curriculum 
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Language Arts & ScienceLearning, Teaching & Curriculum 
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Language Arts & Social StudiesLearning, Teaching & Curriculum 
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Math & ScienceLearning, Teaching & Curriculum 
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Math & Social StudiesLearning, Teaching & Curriculum 
Middle Grades Edu (BS) - Social Studies & ScienceLearning, Teaching & Curriculum 
Music - All concentrations   + Music
Nursing (BSN)   # Nursing 
Nursing (RN to BSN) Nursing 
Nutrition & Foods (BS) - Dietetics Nutrition & Healthcare Management 
Nutrition & Foods (BS) - Foodsystems Management Nutrition & Healthcare Management 
Nutrition & Foods (BS) - Nutrition & Wellness Nutrition & Healthcare Management 
Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS)Media, Career Studies and Leadership Development
Philosophy (BA) Philosophy & Religion 
Photography, Commercial Photography BFA Art 
Photography, Fine Art Photography BFA Art 
Physics (BA) Physics & Astronomy 
Physics (BS) Physics & Astronomy 
Physics (BS) - Applied Physics Physics & Astronomy 
Physics (BS) - Astronomy Physics & Astronomy 
Physics (BS) - Automation & Instrumentation Physics & Astronomy 
Physics (BS) - Secondary Education Physics & Astronomy 
Physics (BS) - Interdisciplinary Science Physics & Astronomy 
Political Science (BA) Government & Justice Studies 
Political Science (BS) - American PoliticsGovernment & Justice Studies 
Political Science (BS) - International & ComparativeGovernment & Justice Studies 
Political Science (BS) - Pre-Professional Legal studiesGovernment & Justice Studies 
Political Science (BS) - Public Administration/MgmtGovernment & Justice Studies 
Political Science (BS) - Town Adm, City County MgmtGovernment & Justice Studies 
Professional Studies (BS) University College 
Psychology (BA) Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Business Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Education Studies Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Health Studies Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Human Services Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Natural Science Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Social Science Psychology 
Psychology (BS) - Sustainability Psychology 
Public Health (BS) Health & Exercise Science 
Rec Management (BS) - Commercial Rec & Tourism Rec Management & Physical Education 
Rec Management (BS) - Outdoor Experiential Edu Rec Management & Physical Education 
Rec Management (BS) - Rec & Park Management Rec Management & Physical Education 
Religious Studies (BA) Philosophy & Religion 
Risk Management & Insurance (BSBA) Finance, Banking & Insurance 
Social Work (BSWSocial Work 
Sociology (BA) Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Applied Research Methods Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Criminology Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Families & Intimate Relationships Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Individually Designed Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Power & Social Change Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Social Inequalities Sociology 
Sociology (BS) - Sociology of Health & Aging Sociology 
Special Edu (BS) - Adapted Curriculum K-12   # Child Development, Literacy & Special Education 
Special Edu (BS) - General Curriculum K-12   # Child Development, Literacy & Special Education 
Studio Art (BFA)   #,+ Art 
Supply Chain Management (BSBA) Marketing & Supply Chain Management 
Sustainable Dev (BA) - Environmental Studies Sustainable Development 
Sustainable Dev (BS) - Agroecology &  AgricultureSustainable Development 
Sustainable Dev (BS) - Community, Regional & Global Sustainable Development 
Sustainable Dev (BS) - Environmental Studies Sustainable Development 
Sustainable Technology (BS)   # Sustainable Tech & the Built Environment 
Theatre Arts (BA) - General Theatre Theatre & Dance 
Theatre Arts (BA) - Theatre Design/Technology Theatre & Dance 
Theatre Arts (BA) - Theatre Education Theatre & Dance 
Theatre Arts (BA) - Performance Theatre & Dance 
Veterinary Technology Rural Resilience & Innovation