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 |
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
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4
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MATH 170: Applied Statistics
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MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives
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UGETC Math
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Suggested Course, General Education
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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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6
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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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9
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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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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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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15
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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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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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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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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12
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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 |
Parks and Recreation Management Requirements
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41 |
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PRM 250 - Foundations of Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 3
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PRM 254 - Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits Education Credits: 4
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PRM 270 - Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Credits: 3
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PRM 275 - Diversity and Inclusion in PRM Credits: 3
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PRM 361 - Program Planning and Evaluation in PRM Credits: 4
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PRM 362 - Sustainable Recreation & Public Land Management Credits: 3
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PRM 370 - Professional Planning in PRM Credits: 3
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PRM 383 - Mini-Internship I in PRM Credits: 1
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PRM 384 - Mini-Internship II in PRM Credits: 1
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PRM 385 - Mini-Internship III in PRM Credits: 1
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PRM 430 - Entrepreneurship and Commercial Recreation Credits: 3
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PRM 461 - Management and Administration of PRM Services Credits: 3
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PRM 483 - Capstone Internship in PRM I Credits: 3
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PRM 484 - Capstone Internship in PRM II Credits: 3
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PRM 495 - Senior Seminar in Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 3
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Parks and Recreation Management First Aid Requirement
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4 |
Students should choose one course from the following list OR provide proof of current certification in WFA, Advanced WFA, WFR, OEC, EMT, or WEMT to their advisor.
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HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: 2
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PRM 252 - Wilderness First Aid Credits: 2
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PRM 356 - Outdoor First Aid Credits: 4
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PRM 357 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 4
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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). |