Transfer Guide

There are no major-specific community college course recommendations for this major; Students will complete all major-related coursework at the university upon transferring. While at the community college, students are encouraged to select courses that align with their interests, career goals, possible minor or secondary major to meet associate degree requirements. Students can still complete the Associate in Art or Associate in Science degree prior to transferring and receive the benefits of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

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
COM 231: Public Speaking	3	COMM 201: Foundations of Communication	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	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)	14	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

Recommend transferring after first year to stay on target. Otherwise, students will need to plan for extended time at WCU.

First Aid & CPR Certification, 50 hours Professional Involvement, 2.75 GPA, Praxis I and admission to the Teacher Education Program also required.

Admission to the Health and Physical Education Program

Students seeking admission to the Health and Physical 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 of the teacher education requirements. EDCI 201 is the only course in the professional education sequence that may be taken before admission to teacher education.

Continuation in the Health and Physical Education Program

To continue in the program, students must meet the continuation requirements of the Teacher Education Program. In addition to these requirements, a grade of C or better is required in all major classes. All majors are required to demonstrate a level of professional involvement in physical education, fitness and sport programs or activities. Professional involvement activities in physical education, fitness and sport include a requirement of 50 hours of community service prior to Internship II and may come in a variety of other ways.

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:

• Completed at least 30 hours (which can also include transfer hours)
• 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
• 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)
• Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; that minimum GPA must be maintained to remain in the program
• Achieved the minimum required scores on the SAT, ACT, or Praxis Core (Reading, Writing, Mathematics)
• Subscribed to Tk20, our electronic portfolio system
• Completed the Professional Dispositions Contract
• Completed the background check approved by the WCU Teacher Education program
• 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.

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
Professional Education Sequence	24	HPE 430 - Culturally Responsive Classroom Management for Health & Physical Education Credits: 3 SPED 240 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 3 HPE 425 - Health and Physical Education Curriculum Development Credits: 3 HPE 488 - Health & Physical Education Internship I Credits: 1-3 HPE 489 - Health & Physical Education Internship II Credits: 9 HPE 496 - The Healthful Living Teacher as Leader 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.
Health and Physical Education Requirements	56	HPE 212 - Foundations of Health and Physical Education Credits: 2 HPE 223 - Applied Kinesiology I - Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics Credits: 4 HPE 225 - Applied Kinesiology II Credits: 4 HPE 235 - Motor Behavior Credits: 3 HPE 253 - Sport Education Credits: 3 HPE 255 - Mental and Emotional Health for Teachers and Their Students Credits: 3 HPE 256 - Physical Education Pedagogy Credits: 3 HPE 305 - Adventure-Based Learning Credits: 3 HPE 311 - Evaluation & Assessment in Health & Physical Education Credits: 3 HPE 312 - Health Education Pedagogy Credits: 3 HPE 325 - Pedagogy & Prevention of Risky Behaviors K-12 Credits: 3 HPE 345 - Children’s Movement Credits: 3 HPE 346 - Educational Dance and Gymnastics Credits: 2 HPE 350 - Current Health Problems Credits: 3 HPE 354 - Lifetime Sport & Physical Activity I Credits: 2 or HPE 364 - Lifetime Sport & Physical Activity II Credits: 2 HPE 355 - Fitness Concepts Credits: 3 HPE 358 - Healthy Living Concepts Credits: 3 HPE 360 - Sexual Health Throughout the Lifespan Credits: 3 HPE 424 - Adapted Movement & Wellness Credits: 3
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).