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Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    61%
  • Majors Available
    86
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Retention Rate
    71%


AP Credit Policy

In most cases, students may receive anywhere from 3 to 8 semester hours of credit for each Advanced Placement exam score of 3 or higher. Students may also become eligible to enter intermediate or advanced courses in a field depending upon their performance on Advanced Placement tests.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
2-D Art and Design33ART 132
3-D Art and Design33ART 142
Art History36ART 136, 137
Biology54BIOL 140
33BIOL 104
Calculus AB34MATH 153
Calculus BC38MATH 153, 255
Chemistry48CHEM 139, 140
34CHEM 139
Chinese Language and Culture36CHIN 102, 231
46CHIN 231, 232
Comparative Government and Politics33PSC 169
Computer Science A33CS 150
44CS 150
Computer Science Principles33CS 130
Drawing33ART 131
English Language and Composition33ENGL 101
46ENGL 101, 202
English Literature and Composition33LS P4
43ENGL 101
Environmental Science33ENVH 130
European History36HIST 221, 222
French Language and Culture46FREN 231, 232
56FREN 232, 301
36FREN 102, 231
German Language and Culture46GER 231, 232
36GER 102, 231
56GER 232, 301
Human Geography33GEOG 103
Italian Language and Culture36WLL 101, 102
46WLL 102, 231
56WLL 231, 232
Japanese Language and Culture46JPN 231, 232
36JPN 102, 231
Latin36WLL 101, 102
46WLL 102, 231
56WLL 231, 232
Macroeconomics33ECON 232
Microeconomics33ECON 231
Music Theory34MUS 19A
Physics 134PHYS 130
Physics 234PHYS 131
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34PHYS 231
Physics C: Mechanics34PHYS 230
Psychology33PSY 150
Research33ELEC 19A
46ELEC 19A
Seminar33ELEC 19A
46ELEC 19A
Spanish Language and Culture46SPAN 231, 232
36SPAN 102, 231
56SPAN 232, 301
Spanish Literature and Culture33SPAN 310
43SPAN 330
Statistics33MATH 170
United States Government and Politics33PSC 101
United States History36HIST 131, HIST 132
World History: Modern36HIST 107, LS P3


Study Options


Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral

  • A

    • Accounting
    • American Indian/Native American Studies
    • Anthropology
    • Applied Economics
    • Art Teacher Education
    • Art/Art Studies, General
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
    • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • B

    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General
    • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Clinical Psychology
    • College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
    • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
    • Computer Science
    • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • D

    • Dietetics/Dietitian
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
  • E

    • Education, General
    • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
    • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
    • Engineering, General
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
    • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
    • Environmental Health
    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General
  • F

    • Finance, General
    • Fine/Studio Arts, General
    • Forensic Chemistry
  • G

    • Geology/Earth Science, General
  • H

    • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • History, General
    • Hospitality Administration/Management, General
    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • I

    • Interior Design
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • J

    • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • K

    • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • M

    • Management Information Systems, General
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
    • Marketing, Other
    • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
    • Mathematics Teacher Education
    • Mathematics and Statistics
    • Mathematics, General
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music Technology
    • Music, General
  • N

    • Nursing Practice
  • O

    • Outdoor Education
  • P

    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
    • Philosophy
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physical Therapy/Therapist
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Administration
  • R

    • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
    • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • S

    • School Psychology
    • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
    • Social Studies Teacher Education
    • Social Work
    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language Teacher Education
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Special Education and Teaching, General
    • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
  • T

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
    • Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.


Special Academics Program

  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research


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