Winston-Salem State University

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University
Rehabilitation Studies, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Addiction Studies
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

WSSU requires transfer students to have at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA. These requirements apply to transfer students earning the AA/AS degree at a NCCC.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours can review additional admissions criteria here.

Contact:

Office of Transfer and Adult Student Services
transferandadult@wssu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign language required for this major if students complete AA/AS degree.

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
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1301: Intro to Psychological Science UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 MAT 2326: Elementary Statistics UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1313: General Biology l & BIO 1113: General Biology l Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
PSY 281: Abnormal Psychology 3 PSY 3306: Abnormal Behavior Additional General Education Courses Suggested Course
BIO 165: Anatomy and Physiology I
OR
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 		4 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested Course

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 WRI 1301: Intro to Academic Writing English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1305: Thinking and Writing Crit. English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 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: Transfer & Career Success 1 FYE 1251: First Year Experience II Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 10 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

Majors in rehabilitation studies are required to complete 54 semester hours of course work. Six (6) of these hours can be taken as part of the general education requirements. In addition, students are required to: adhere to the professional disposition policy of the program; maintain a minimum grade of C or better in each major course. Students must earn a “C” or better in RHS 2301 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Studies before attempting other RHS courses.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
RHS 2301: Intro Rehabilitation Studies 3

Required in first semestert
RHS 1304: Crisis Interventions 3

RHS 1304 Crisis Intervention Recommended in first semester
RHS 3301: Rehabilitation Research Method 3

offered Spring only
RHS 2310: Practical Comm/Interview Tech 3

offered Fall only
RHS 3316: Substance Abuse Counseling 3

offered Fall only
RHS 3302: Vocational Rehab Processes 3

offered Spring only
RHS 3304: Med Aspects/Impacts Disab Cond 3

offered Spring only
RHS 4301: Comm Resources/Serv Dellivery 3

offered Spring only
RHS 4120: Internship/Rehab Studies 12

Internship in Rehabilitation Studies
RHS 3312: Dynam Addiction/Psychosoc Reh 3

Dynamics of Addiction in Rehabilitation offered Spring only
RHS 3314: ATOD Use in Diverse Population 3

ATOD in Diverse Populations offered Fall only
RHS 4308: ATOD Treatment 3

ATOD Treatment offered Fall only
Elective/Minor Coursework As Needed 0-20

As needed to meet 120 hours required for graduation