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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.

Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Finance, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer Science

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching

Art Teacher Education

English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Mathematics Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Social Studies Teacher Education

Spanish Language Teacher Education

Education, General

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Special Education and Teaching, General

Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Industrial Technology/Technician

English Language and Literature, General

Spanish Language and Literature

American Indian/Native American Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Management Information Systems, General

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Dietetics/Dietitian

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Nursing Practice

Environmental Health

Physical Therapy/Therapist

Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General

Science, Technology and Society

International/Globalization Studies

Environmental Science

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Philosophy

Chemistry, General

Forensic Chemistry

Geology/Earth Science, General

Psychology, General

Clinical Psychology

School Psychology

Social Work

Public Administration

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Anthropology

Interior Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Art/Art Studies, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

Music Performance, General

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Athletic Training/Trainer

History, General

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Mathematics, General

Situated in a scenic valley in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Western Carolina University is a dynamic community of higher education that incorporates teaching, research, service and engagement to provide unique learning opportunities for more than 12,000 students. All of WCU's academic programs and outreach activities are focused on improving the lives of individuals while contributing to the partnerships, initiatives and leadership of the region the university serves. The westernmost campus of the University of North Carolina System, WCU has grown from its founding in 1889 as a one-room schoolhouse with 18 students to become an institution of national recognition. The university regularly receives high marks for its academic quality and return-on-investment from publications such as US News & World Report, while faculty often are called upon by local, state and national media to provide commentary on issues facing the nation and world. As a regional comprehensive university, WCU offers more than 120 undergraduate majors and concentrations, including a nationally recognized teacher education program, a criminal justice program used as a model across the state, the nation's first accredited four-year emergency medical care program and a nationally ranked nursing program. The student/faculty ratio is 17 to 1. There are more than 40 doctoral, graduate degree and certification programs, with courses available online, in hybrid format, and as traditional classroom instruction.

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