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.
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Contact:
Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu
Revised:
May, 2024
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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
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Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
PSY 150: General Psychology
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3
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PSY 150: General Psychology
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Required Course, General Education
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BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I
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4
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BIOL 291: Human Anatomy-Physiology I
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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BIOL 292: Human Anatomy-Physiology II
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
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3
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SOC 103: Human Society
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Suggested Course, General Education
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CHM 151: General Chemistry I
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4
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CHEM 139: General Chemistry I
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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Suggested Course, General Education
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MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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MATH 170: Applied Statistics
&
MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course, General Education
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PHY 151: College Physics I
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4
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PHYS 130: Introductory Physics I
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course, General Education
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BIO 111: General Biology I
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4
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BIOL 140: Principles of Biology I
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Additional General Education Courses
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Suggested Course, General Education
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HEA 112: First Aid & CPR
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2
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HEAL 250: First Aid & Safety Ed
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Suggested Course
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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
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Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric
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English Composition
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General Education
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry
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English Composition
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General Education
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COM 231: Public Speaking
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3
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COMM 201: Foundations of Communication
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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8
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Math
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General Education
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CHM 152: General Chemistry II
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4
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CHEM 140: General Chemistry II
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives
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Academic Transition
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Elective
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
Recreational Therapy Requirements
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61 |
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COUN 325 - Survey of Human Development Credits: 3
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PSY 470 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
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RTH 200 - Foundations of Recreational Therapy Credits: 3
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RTH 252 - Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy Credits: 3
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RTH 340 - Recreational Therapy for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Credits: 3
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RTH 341 - Recreational Therapy for Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities - Lab Credits: 1
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RTH 350 - Recreational Therapy and People with Physical Disabilities Credits: 3
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RTH 352 - Recreational Therapy Processes and Techniques Credits: 3
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RTH 353 - Recreational Therapy for People with Physical Disabilities - Lab Credits: 1
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RTH 360 - Recreational Therapy Services for Older Adults Credits: 3
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RTH 361 - Recreational Therapy for Older Adults - Lab Credits: 1
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RTH 380 - Research & Evaluation in Recreational Therapy Credits: 3
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RTH 395 - Recreational Therapy Professional Preparation Seminar I Credits: 2
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RTH 405 - Recreational Therapy in Behavioral Health Credits: 3
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RTH 406 - Recreational Therapy in Behavioral Health - Lab Credits: 1
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RTH 417 - Administration and Advancement of Recreation Therapy Services Credits: 3
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RTH 484 - Recreational Therapy Clinical Internship Credits: 12
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RTH 495 - Recreational Therapy Professional Preparation Seminar II Credits: 2
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Credits / Units: 3
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RTH 496 - Research & Evaluation Presentation Seminar Credits: 1
Students should select one course from the following:
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HPE 235 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3
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HPE 223 - Applied Kinesiology I - Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics Credits: 4
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HPE 365 - Physical Activity and Aging Credits: 3
Students should select three courses from the following:
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RTH 301 - Modality Skill: Leisure Education Credits: 1
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RTH 302 - Modality Skill: Horticulture Credits: 1
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RTH 303 - Modality Skill: Community Integration Credits: 1
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RTH 304 - Modality Skills: Adventure-Based Recreational Therapy Credits: 1
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RTH 305 - Modality Skills: Creative and Expressive Arts Credits: 1
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RTH 306 - Modality Skills: HeartMath Credits: 1
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General Electives
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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). |