Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Integrated Health Sciences, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Health and Wellness
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.

Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

Contact:

Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language requirement for this program.

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
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 150: General Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 MATH 170: Applied Statistics & MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 165: Anatomy and Physiology I
OR
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 		4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 166: Anatomy and Physiology II
OR
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 		4 University Equivalencies 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
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry English Composition General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

This is an entry-level program where students are able to enter the program upon admission. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.25 and receive a grade no less than a C for all courses in the major.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Integrated Health Sciences Core Requirements 39
  • COMM 325 - Health Communication Credits: 3
  • ECON 354 - Health Economics Credits: 3
  • ENVH 200 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 3
  • HPE 350 - Current Health Problems Credits: 3
  • HSCC 311 - Systems and Trends in Health Care Delivery Credits: 3
  • HSCC 322 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
  • HSCC 330 - Legal and Legislative Aspects of Health Care Credits: 3
  • HSCC 472 - Principles of Epidemiology Credits: 3
  • HSCC 475 - Senior Capstone Credits: 3
  • ND 330 - Human Nutritional Needs Credits: 3
  • PAR 332 - Biomedical Ethics and Social Justice Credits: 3
  • SOC 456 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
  • SOCW 354 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Person-In-Environment Credits: 3
Health and Wellness Concentration Requirements 16

Students choose 16 credit hours from the list of major/concentration electives (choice will depend on career direction - student should consider prerequisites needed for credentialing or certificates and should consult closely with their advisor).

  • ENGL 315 - Proposal and Grant Writing Credits: 3
  • HPE 235 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3
  • HPE 256 - Physical Education Pedagogy Credits: 3
  • HPE 312 - Health Education Pedagogy Credits: 3
  • HPE 320 - Performance Testing and Prescription Credits: 3
  • HPE 325 - Pedagogy & Prevention of Risky Behaviors K-12 Credits: 3
  • HPE 355 - Fitness Concepts Credits: 3
  • HPE 358 - Healthy Living Concepts Credits: 3
  • HPE 360 - Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan Credits: 3
  • HPE 365 - Physical Activity and Aging Credits: 3
  • HPE 375 - Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Credits: 3
  • HPE 424 - Adapted Movement & Wellness Credits: 3
  • HSCC 205 - Women’s Health Credits: 3
  • HSCC 420 - Cultural Diversity for Health Care Practitioners Credits: 3
  • PE 315 - Theory & Practice of Strength & Conditioning for Coaches Credits: 2
  • PRM 270 - Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Credits: 3
General Electives 30

To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).