Appalachian State University

Craven Community College has partnered with Appalachian State University (App State) to help students with health-related associate degrees continue their education. Through this partnership, eligible graduates can transfer into App State's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program, building on the knowledge and experience they've already gained in their healthcare field.

Health Sciences Programs Only: This transfer agreement is available only to students who have completed an approved Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in a health-related field. It does not apply to other degree programs.

Why Choose This Pathway?

• Apply credits from your health-related AAS degree toward a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences.
• Eligible students who meet the program requirements can enter App State with junior status.
• At least 30 credit hours of technical coursework from your approved AAS degree will transfer as a block toward the Health Sciences degree.
• Build on your existing healthcare education and experience as you work toward a bachelor's degree.

Who Is Eligible?

To qualify for this transfer pathway, students must:

• Earn an approved Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in a health-related field.
• Have their completed AAS degree listed on their official community college transcript before beginning classes at App State.
• Meet Appalachian State University's admission requirements.
• Earn grades of C- or higher in courses they wish to transfer.

Eligible degree fields include nursing, medical assisting, and other approved healthcare programs. Students should confirm that their specific AAS degree qualifies before applying.

Transfer Credits and Degree Requirements

App State's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences requires 120 credit hours. Students who qualify for this pathway will receive at least 30 credit hours of technical coursework toward the degree. General education credits transfer based on App State's course equivalencies and degree requirements.

Students who complete an approved health-related AAS degree with grades of C- or higher and are admitted to the program can transfer with junior status.

Learn More

Interested in continuing your healthcare education at Appalachian State University? Visit App State's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences webpage to explore the program, review eligible associate degrees, and learn about admission requirements and the transfer process.