Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Economic Analysis, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

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 Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 ECON 231: Intro Microecon-Soc Iss UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 232: Intro Macroecon-Soc Iss UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 153: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses 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
BUS 137: Principles of Management 3 MGT 300: Intro to Management 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 CC 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) 8 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 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) 11 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

Students must meet all requirements indicated, including a second major or minor.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Economic Analysis Core Requirements 21
  • ECON 321 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
  • ECON 322 - Intermediate Macroeconomics Credits: 3
  • ECON 404 - Research Methods in Economics Credits: 3

and

  • Students should choose an additional four Economics courses (12 hours) at the 300/400 level.
Economic Analysis Interdisciplinary Requirements 6

Students should take six hours from one of the following interdisciplinary areas:

  • Analytical and Quantitative
  • Behavior
  • Historical Thought
  • Policy

Analytical and Quantitative Area

Students who choose to take Interdisciplinary Courses in the Analytical and Quantitative area should take two of the following:

  • MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits: 4 (MAT 272: Calculus II)
  • MATH 256 - Calculus III Credits: 4 (MAT 273: Calculus III)
  • MATH 375 - Statistical Methods II Credits: 3
  • PAR 230 - Legal, Scientific, & Critical Reasoning Credits: 3 (PHI 230: Introduction to Logic)

Behavior Area

Students who choose to take Interdisciplinary Courses in the area of Behavior should take two of the following:

  • PSY 270 - Evolutionary Psychology Credits: 3
  • PSY 309 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
  • PSY 313 - Organizational and Industrial Psychology Credits: 3
  • PSY 430 - Personality Credits: 3

Historical Thought Area

Students who choose to take Interdisciplinary Courses in the area of Historical Thought should take two of the following:

  • HIST 233 - U.S. Legal History Credits: 3
  • HIST 335 - History of Capitalism Credits: 3
  • HIST 336 - The U.S. in the Age of Capital Credits: 3
  • PAR 304 - Ancient Greek and Roman Thought Credits: 3
  • PAR 313 - Philosophy of Law Credits: 3

Policy Area

Students who choose to take Interdisciplinary Courses in the area of Policy should take two of the following:

  • ANTH 327 - Economic Anthropology Credits: 3
  • ANTH 349 - Engaged Anthropology Credits: 3
  • PAR 313 - Philosophy of Law Credits: 3
  • PAR 392 - Global Justice, Liberty, and Human Rights Credits: 3
  • PSC 322 - Public Administration Credits: 3
  • PSC 325 - Public Policy Credits: 3
  • PSC 353 - International Political Economy Credits: 3
  • SOC 245 - Social Inequality Credits: 3 (SOC 225: Social Diversity)
  • SOC 373 - Globalization Credits: 3
Second major or minor 18

Credit hours will range based on what is added.
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).