Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Communication, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Broadcasting
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: April, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language requirement for this program.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required 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 NCCC 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 13 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

To become a Communication major:   The student must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.00.  First semester freshman and transfer students can declare without an established GPA and are required to obtain a 2.00 GPA at the end of their first semester.

Required prerequisites:  All students must complete COMM 240  as a prerequisite to many communication classes.

Program Completion:  Students must pass with a grade of C (2.00) or better all required courses in the communication degree program.   

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Communication Core 19

Required Practical Course:

  • COMM 240 - Writing for Communication Credits: 3

Required Theory Course:

  • COMM 350 - Communication Theory and Criticism Credits: 3

Required Professional Courses:

  • COMM 296 - Introduction to Professional Development Credits: 3
  • COMM 483 - Internship in Communications Credits: 3, R9
  • COMM 496 - Seminar in Professional Development Credits: 1

Select two (2) of the following communication courses:

  • COMM 301 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
  • COMM 312 - Small Group & Team Communication Credits: 3
  • COMM 345 - Public and Mediated Speaking Credits: 3
  • COMM 415 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
Broadcasting Concentration 21

WCU’s Broadcasting concentration emphasizes the creative development and production involved with quality storytelling. Coursework includes instruction in writing, video shooting and editing, audio recording, and working with professional lighting, digital camera equipment and production software. Students also have the opportunity to work and learn in an advanced, network-quality digital television studio and in Jackson County, North Carolina’s only FM radio station, comparable to any major market radio station.

  • COMM 254 - Radio Production I Credits: 3
  • COMM 255 - Television Production I Credits: 3
  • COMM 352 - Writing for Broadcast Credits: 3, R6
  • LAW 406 - Media Law Credits: 3

Select two (2) of the following Broadcasting courses:

  • COMM 283 - Radio Practicum I Credits: 3
  • COMM 284 - Television Practicum I Credits: 3
  • COMM 354 - Radio Production II Credits: 3
  • COMM 355 - Television Production II Credits: 3
  • COMM 383 - Radio Practicum II Credits: 3
  • COMM 384 - Television Practicum II Credits: 3
  • COMM 455 - Documentary Production Credits: 3
  • COMM 458 - Broadcast Sales and Promotion Credits: 3
  • COMM 493 - Selected Topics in Communication Credits: 3, R9
  • COMM 494 - Communication Projects Credits: 1-3, R6

Select three (3) hours of communication department electives
Second major, second communication concentration, minor, or other approved program 18

Credit hours will range based on what is added.
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).