Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, 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
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 146: Precalculus II UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHYS 130: Introductory Physics I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
PHY 152: College Physics II 4 PHYS 131: Introductory Physics II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 153: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MATH 255: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I
OR
MAT 252: Statistical Methods II 		4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
CSC 134: C++ Programming
OR
EGR 214: Num Methods for Engineers 		3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EGR 150: Intro to Engineering 2 ENGR 199: Intro Eng Pract & Prin Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
EGR 212: Logic System Design I 3 EE 221: Logic Systems Design I 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

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) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

Electrical and Computer Engineering is unlikely to be completed in a 4 year time span.

The minimum cumulative GPA of 2.20 in all major courses is required to earn the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology degree.

Admission

An application is required for all prospective students. The application and admissions process are available on the School’s website: http://set.wcu.edu.  Students who are not admitted to a program in the School of Engineering + Technology may be placed in Engineering Intended. Students cannot remain in the Engineering Intended major after completing more than 45 credit hours.

Admission for Transfer Students

The requirements for admission into the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology major include placement into Precalculus II (MATH 146) or above.

Refer to the school website for application details and deadlines:  http://set.wcu.edu

Students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Program study electronics and computers.  The ECET program is designed for students who love computers and how they work and are interested in practical applications.  Students in the program learn how to apply math, science, and engineering technology fundamentals to today’s technical challenges. The Project-Based Learning (PBL) curriculum emphasizes the problem-solving, team-based learning, and communication skills needed to work in all industry sectors. ECET graduates contribute to technical advancements in society and pursue careers in industries such as transportation, communications, computer systems, electric power, renewable energy, electronics, aerospace, health care, media, and manufacturing.

The program emphasizes the application of microcomputers to the solution of industrial problems relating to automation, instrumentation, control of systems involving robotics, data communications, networks, and/or automated testing. In all cases, microcomputer hardware and software are used for data acquisition, transfer, and analysis.

Accreditation

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, BS program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

*ELN 133: Digital Electronics can meet EE 221: Logic Systems Design I requirement too.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Core 60
  • ECET 211 - Electronic Drafting and Fabrication Credits: 3
  • ECET 221 - Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory Credits: 1 (ELN 133: Digital Electronics)
  • ECET 231 - Circuit Analysis I Credits: 4
  • ECET 242 - Electronic Circuits Credits: 4 (ELN 137: Electr Devices & Circuits)
  • ECET 290 - Computer Engineering Fundamentals Credits: 3 (CET 111: Computer Upgrade/Repair I)
  • ECET 321 - Circuit Analysis II Credits: 4
  • ECET 332 - Microcontrollers Credits: 4
  • ECET 344 - Fundamentals of Energy Conversion Credits: 4
  • ECET 361 - Electronic Communication Fundamentals Credits: 4
  • ECET 431 - Microcontroller Interfacing Credits: 4
  • ECET 452 - Control Systems Credits: 4
  • ECET 461 - Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3
  • EE 221 - Logic Systems Design I Credits: 3 (EGR 212: Logic System Design I or ELN 133: Digital Electronics)
  • ENGR 123 - Engineering Programming Credits: 3 (EGR 214: Num Methods for Engineers or CSC 134: C++ Programming)
  • ENGR 200 - Engineering Practices and Principles II Credits: 3
  • ENGR 350 - Engineering Practices and Principles III Credits: 3
  • ENGR 400 - Engineering Capstone I Credits: 3
  • ENGR 450 - Engineering Capstone II Credits: 3
Mathematics and Science Core 4
  • MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits:4 (MAT 272: Calculus II)
Technical Electives 6

Any 300-level or higher RAE course, 400-level EE course, or 400-level ECET course not required in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Core may be used as a technical elective. Other technical electives may be permitted with approval from the ECET Program Director. Students must meet the prerequisites for any course selected as an elective. Choice of electives may be limited by course capacity.
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).