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:
Foreign Language 111 and 112 course to meet pre-requisites for program Foreign Language requirements.
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
OR
ECO 252: Prin of Macroeconomics
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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Required Course, General Education
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POL 120: American Government
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3
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PSC 101: American Govt & Politics
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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Required 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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UGETC Math
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Required Course, General Education
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HIS 121: Western Civilization I
OR
HIS 122: Western Civilization II or HIS 211: Ancient History
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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EDU 216: Foundations of Education
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3
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EDCI 201: Teacher Ldrshp Div Society
&
ELMG 201: Sem for Teacher Leadershp
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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HIS 221: African-American History
OR
HIS 222: African-American Hist I or HIS 223: African-American Hist II
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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HIS 260: History of Africa
OR
HIS 261: East Asian History or HIS 262: Middle East History
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
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3
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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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 |
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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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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3
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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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5
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University Equivalencies
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Additional General Education 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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5
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University Equivalencies
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Elective
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Additional Information From Western Carolina University:
Students seeking licensure must enroll simultaneously and complete the BSEd and the BS or BA in History.
** Students should plan to take the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam during their EDU 216 semester to fulfill requirements for admission
to the Teacher Education Program
Admission to the Social Sciences Education Program
Students seeking admission to the Social Sciences Education Program must declare their major and meet the requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Admission to the Professional Education Sequence
Students in Professional Education must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program and are subject to all teacher education requirements. EDCI 201 and SPED 240 are the only courses in the professional education sequence that may be taken before admission to teacher education.
Continuation in the Social Sciences Education Program
To continue in the program, students must meet the continuation requirements of the Teacher Education Program. In addition, students must have a 3.00 GPA in both degrees (excluding the Professional Education Sequence and Liberal Studies) to be eligible for the internship, as well as to graduate. No grade lower than a C in courses in either major will count toward the degrees. Students must achieve a C or better in HIST 395 to take HIST 405. Students must complete the two-semester internship for both graduation and licensure.
Students must have a 3.00 GPA in both degrees, excluding the Professional Education Sequence and Liberal Studies.
Students must achieve a C or better in HIST 395 to take HIST 405.
Teacher Education Program Admission Criteria
All requirements for admission to teacher education should be met by the end of the semester if the student completes the “Introduction to Teacher Education” requirement (EDCI 201 or, for BK majors only, either BK 250 or completion of the AAS to BS/Early Childhood Program). To meet the minimum requirements for admission, students should have met all the following criteria:
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Completed at least 30 hours (which can also include transfer hours)
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Earned a C (2.00) or higher grade in ENGL 101–NOTE: Earning a C (2.00) or higher grade in ENGL 202 is required before beginning Internship 1
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Earned a C (2.00) or higher in EDCI 201 or, for BK majors only, BK 250 (Not applicable for BK majors that have completed the AAS to BS/Early Childhood Program)
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Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; that minimum GPA must be maintained to remain in the program
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Achieved the minimum required scores on the SAT, ACT, or Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, Mathematics)
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Subscribed to Tk20, our electronic portfolio system
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Completed the Professional Dispositions Contract
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Completed the background check approved by the WCU Teacher Education program
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Submitted the application for Admission to Teacher Education on Tk20
Applicants already holding non-teacher education degrees and seeking a teaching license must meet all the above requirements, except they are not required to take the Praxis Core. Applicants with non-teaching degrees from accredited institutions who did not have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 should consult with the Coordinator of Teacher Education Admissions.
Students must have maintained satisfactory conduct and citizenship records in keeping with the ethics of the teaching profession. Applicants with a record of legal offenses may not be eligible for admission to teacher education.
Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
| University Course |
Credit
Hours |
University Course Notes |
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Professional Education Sequence Core
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24 |
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SPED 240 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 3
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EDCI 430 - Culturally Relevant Classroom Management Credits: 3
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HIST 405 - Methods for Teaching Social Sciences Credits: 3
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EDSE 484 - Supervised Internship I Credits: 1-3
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EDSE 485 - Internship II Credits: 6
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EDSE 495 - Seminar Credits: 3
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HIST 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in Social Sciences, 9-12 Credits: 3
Note: You must be fully admitted into the Teacher Education program and have a 2.75 cumulative GPA to enroll in all courses in this Professional Education Sequence except for EDCI 201 and SPED 240. |
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Social Science Methods Requirements
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8 |
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HIST 310 - Teaching World History Credits: 1
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HIST 395 - Building a Democratic Classroom Credits: 3
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HIST 405 - Methods for Teaching Social Sciences Credits: 3
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PSC 406 - Teaching Civics and Economics Credits: 1
Note: Students must achieve a C or better in HIST 395 to take HIST 405. |
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Social Science Courses
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3 |
Choose one from the following:
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GEOG 350 - Economic Geography Credits: 3
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GEOG 440 - Regional Geography Credits: 3, R12
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GEOG 444 - Political Geography Credits: 3
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Political Science Upper Division Electives
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12 |
All students should take the following:
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PSC 327 - State and Local Government Credits: 3
Choose one course from the following:
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PSC 301 - Congress Credits: 3
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PSC 308 - American Presidency Credits: 3
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PSC 312 - Judicial Process Credits: 3
Choose two courses from the following:
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PSC 313 - Constitutional Law: Structure and Powers Credits: 3
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PSC 314 - Southern Politics Credits: 3
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PSC 315 - Political Parties, Campaigns and Elections Credits: 3
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PSC 318 - Political Communication Credits: 3
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PSC 322 - Public Administration Credits: 3
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PSC 494 - Special Topics in American Politics Credits: 3, R6
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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). |