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 |
Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
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ART 114: Art History Survey I
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3
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ART 136: Art History Survey I
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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ART 115: Art History Survey II
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3
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ART 137: Art History Survey II
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Additional General Education Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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ART 121: Two-Dimensional Design
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3
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ART 132: Two Dimensional Design
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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ART 131: Drawing I
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3
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ART 131: Introductory Drawing
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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EDU 216: Foundations of Education
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3
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EDCI 201: Teacher Ldrshp Div Society
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ELMG 201: Sem for Teacher Leadershp
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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ART 122: Three-Dimensional Design
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3
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ART 142: Three Dimensional Design
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required 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 |
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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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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3
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University Equivalencies
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UGETC Math
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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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7
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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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2
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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 Art, BFA with an Emphasis in Art Education and the Art, BSEd.
Admission to the Art Education Program
Students seeking admission to the Art 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 EDCI 430 are the only courses in the professional education sequence that may be taken before admission to teacher education.
Continuation in the Art Education Program
To continue in the program, students must meet the continuation requirements of the Teacher Education Program. In addition to these requirements, students must earn a grade of C (2.00) or better in each art course in the major.
Students receiving BFA Degree in Art with a concentration in Art Education will also receive the BSEd Degree in Art Education from the College of Education and Allied Professions. For degree requirements, please see the listing under BFA Art, Concentration in Art Education.
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
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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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ART 463 - Art Methods for the Middle and High School Credits: 3
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EDSE 483 - Secondary/Special Subject Area Internship I Credits: 2-3
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EDSE 485 - Internship II Credits: 6
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ART 491 - Supervised Student Teaching in Art, K-12 Credits: 3
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EDSE 495 - Seminar 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 EDCI 201 and SPED 240. |
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Art Requirements
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6 |
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ART 416 - Contemporary Art Credits: 3
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ART 465 - Art Methods for the Elementary School Credits: 3
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Exploratory Art Electives Requirements
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27 |
Students should take nine courses (27 hours) from the following list. Six hours of exploratory art electives must be taken at the junior/senior (300/400) level.
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ART 231 - Life Drawing Credits: 3
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ART 233 - Introductory Painting Credits: 3
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ART 234 - Introductory Printmaking Credits: 3
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ART 241 - Introductory Sculpture Credits: 3
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ART 251 - Introductory Ceramics Credits: 3
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ART 330 - Drawing II Credits: 3, R12
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ART 333 - Painting II Credits: 3, R12
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ART 334 - Printmaking II Credits: 3, R12
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ART 342 - Sculpture II Credits: 3, R12
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ART 351 - Ceramics II Credits: 3, R12
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ART 359 - Introductory Book Arts Credits: 3
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ART 377 - Painting III Credits: 3
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ART 380 - Ceramics III Credits: 3
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ART 381 - Sculpture III Credits: 3
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ART 433 - Painting IV Credits: 3, R12
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ART 434 - Problems in Printmaking Credits: 3, R12
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ART 440 - Advanced Drawing Credits: 3, R12
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ART 443 - Sculpture IV Credits: 3, R12
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ART 451 - Problems in Ceramics Credits: 3, R12
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ART 452 - Problems in Sculpture Credits: 3, R9
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ART 453 - Problems in Painting Credits: 3, R9
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ART 455 - Photography II Credits: 3
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ART 459 - Book Arts II Credits: 3, R12
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ART 480 - Experimental Studio Credits: 3, R12
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ART 481 - Independent Study in Studio Art Credits: 1-6, R12
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ART 493 - Topics in Art Credits: 1-4, R12
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Upper-level Art History Electives Requirement
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3 |
Students must take three hours must be taken at the junior/senior level selected from the following:
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ART 404 - Greco Roman Art Credits: 3
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ART 405 - History of Photography Credits: 3
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ART 412 - Nineteenth-Century Painting Credits: 3
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ART 414 - American Art Credits: 3
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ART 418 - Development of Modern Art: Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture Credits: 3
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ART 419 - History of Design Credits: 3
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ART 482 - Independent Study in Art History Credits: 1-6, R6
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ART 486 - Exhibition Practicum Credits: 3
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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). |