Winston-Salem State University

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University
Chemistry, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): General Chemistry; Pre-Med/Pharmacy; ACS-Certified; ACS-Certified with Biochemistry
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

WSSU requires transfer students to have at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA. These requirements apply to transfer students earning the AA/AS degree at a NCCC.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours can review additional admissions criteria here.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions
admissions@wssu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign language 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
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1313: General Chemistry l & CHE 1113: General Chemistry 1 Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1314: General Chemistry ll & CHE 1114: General Chemistry ll Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1313: General Biology l & BIO 1113: General Biology l Lab Additional General Education Courses Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 MAT 2326: Elementary Statistics & ELE 1100 Additional General Education Courses Required Course
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1321: College Physics l & PHY 1121: College Physics l Lab Additional General Education Courses Required Course
CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I 4 CHE 2326: Organic Chemistry l & CHE 2126: Organic Chemistry l Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHY 1322: College Physics ll & PHY 1122: College Physics ll Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MAT 2417: Calculus I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MAT 2418: Calculus II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1312: Precalculus Mathematics I & ELE 1100 UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MAT 1313: Precalculus Mathematics II & ELE 1100 UGETC Math Suggested 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 WRI 1301: Intro to Academic Writing English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1305: Thinking and Writing Crit. English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 FYC 1103: Freshman Seminar Academic Transition General Education

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

Fall transfer is preferred. All classes are in-person.

Course requirements at WSSU greatly depend upon a student's concentration selection. 

 

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
CHE 4341: Capstone Experience 3

Required by all Chemistry majors.
Breadth Courses 12-20

Breadth Course requirements depend upon a student's concentration. See Below:

All Concentrations:

  • CHE 2321 - Quantitative Analysis and CHE 2121 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
  • CHE 2326 - Organic Chemistry I and CHE 2126 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
  • CHE 3311 - Physical Chemistry I and CHE 3111 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (pre-requisite: MAT 2318 - Calculus II*) or CHE 3301 - Biophysical Chemistry if offered (except ACS)

Pre-Med/Pharmacy Concentration:

  • CHE 3346 - Biochemistry I and CHE 3146 - Biochemistry I Laboratory

ACS-Certified and ACS-Certified Biochem Concentrations:

  • CHE 3346 - Biochemistry I and CHE 3146 - Biochemistry I Laboratory
  • CHE 3313 - Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry Concentration 12

In addition to specified Breadth Courses, students also need a minimum of 12 hours (choose from additional Breadth courses and/or the following Depth courses, with a minimum of 6 CH of Depth courses):

  • CHE 2327 - Organic Chemistry II / CHE 2127 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
  • CHE 3322 - Instrumental Analysis /CHE 3122 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHE 3312 - Physical Chemistry II /CHE 3112 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory 
  • CHE 4243 - Synthetic and Analytical Methods Lab
  • CHE 4244 - Directed Research I
  • CHE 4245 - Directed Research II
  • CHE 4346 - Biochemistry II /CHE 4146 - Biochemistry II Laboratory
Pre-Med/Pharmacy Concentration 15-24

In addition to specified Breadth Courses, students also need:

  • BIO 1314 - General Biology II /BIO 1114 - General Biology II Laboratory*
  • CHE 2327 - Organic Chemistry II/CHE 2127 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 
  • CHE 3322 - Instrumental Analysis CHE 3122 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 
  • Other Pre-Med coursework as recommended by the AAMC should include the following disciplinary courses:
    • CHE 4346 - Biochemistry II
    • Computer Science
    • Genetics
    • Behavioral Science
    • Psychology
    • Social Sciences
  • 3 CH Depth elective
ACS-Certified Concentration 18-19

In addition to specified Breadth Courses, students also need the following Depth courses:

  • CHE 2327 - Organic Chemistry II /CHE 2127 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
  • CHE 3312 - Physical Chemistry II / CHE 3112 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
  • CHE 3322 - Instrumental Analysis / CHE 3122 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHE 4244 - Directed Research I  ** or an advanced elective laboratory course

Students also take one advanced elective:

  • CHE 4314 - Quantum Mechanics
  • CHE 4315 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry 
  • CHE 4316 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • CHE 4317 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
  • CHE 4243 - Synthetic and Analytical Methods Lab
  • CHE 4346 - Biochemistry II
  • CHE 4245 - Directed Research II**
  • ** or qualified external research resulting in a comprehensive written report.
ACS-Certified with Biochemistry Concentration 26-27

In addition to specified Breadth Courses, students also need the following Depth courses:

  • BIO 1314 - General Biology II/BIO 1114 - General Biology II Laboratory*,
  • BIO 3231 - Microbiology /BIO 3232 - Microbiology Laboratory,
  • CHE 2327 - Organic Chemistry II /CHE 2230 - Organic Chemistry Lab
  • CHE 3322 - Instrumental Analysis /CHE 3122 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHE 4346 - Biochemistry II /CHE 4146 - Biochemistry II Laboratory  
  • CHE 4244 - Directed Research I**

Students also take one advanced elective:

  • CHE 3312 - Physical Chemistry II
  • CHE 4245 - Directed Research II **
  • Special Topics course in Biochemistry**
  • ** or qualified external research in biochemistry resulting in a comprehensive written report