Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Integrated Health Sciences, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Pre-Professional
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
CHM 151: General Chemistry I
OR
BIO 111: General Biology I 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II
OR
BIO 112: General Biology II 		4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 MATH 170: Applied Statistics & MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIOL 291: Human Anatomy-Physiology I Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIOL 292: Human Anatomy-Physiology II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 275: Microbiology 4 BIOL 313: Microbiology Hlth Nutrtn Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 130: Precalculus I & MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 146: Precalculus II 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 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) 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) 7 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) 2 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
Pre-Professional Concentration Requirements 4

Students in this concentration are required to take 4 credit hours from the list of major/concentration electives (choice will depend on career direction - student should consider prerequisites needed for graduate or professional school and should consult closely with their advisor).

  • ATTR 210 - Clinical Anatomy & Biomechanics Credits: 4
  • ATTR 265 - Clinical Physiology and Pathology Credits: 4
  • ATTR 377 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4

Or

  • HPE 370 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
  • BIOL 240 - Introduction to Genetics Credits: 4
  • BIOL 333 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: 4
  • BIOL 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 3
  • BIOL 412 - Cellular and Molecular Immunology Credits: 3
  • CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
  • CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
  • ENVH 230 - Introduction to Environmental Health Science Credits: 3
  • ENVH 260 - Etiology of Infectious Diseases, Lecture Credits: 2
  • ENVH 261 - Etiology of Infectious Diseases Laboratory Credits: 1
  • ENVH 270 - Biological Basis of Disease Credits: 3
  • HPE 223 - Applied Kinesiology I - Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics Credits: 4
  • HPE 225 - Applied Kinesiology II Credits: 4
  • HPE 235 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3
  • MATH 153 - Calculus I Credits: 4
  • PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4
  • PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4
  • PSY 320 - Developmental Psychology I: Childhood Credits: 3
  • PSY 322 - Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence Credits: 3
  • PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology III: Adulthood Credits: 3
  • PSY 470 - Abnormal Psychology 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).