MAJORS & MINORS

AVAILABLE AT
WESTERN
By: Miranda Jane
College degree levels in order
Associates = 2 year degree
Bachelors = 4 year degree OR associates + 2 years
Masters = bachelors + 2 years (coursework, maybe thesis)
PhD = bachelors + masters + 2-6 years (original research, dissertation)

MD (medical) = bachelors + 4 years med school
JD (law) = bachelors + 3 years law school

You don't have to do an associates before a bachelors, but you can if you want to.
You usually need to complete a masters before doing the PhD, but many PhD
programs will give you a masters while you work on the PhD (and some let you
skip it completely).
GRADUATE DEGREES
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Biology
Degrees Offered: Master of Science
(M.S.), Master of Arts in Education
(M.A.Ed.), Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.)
Program Description: The goals of the
biology program are to teach students
advanced topics and to provide them
an experience in conducting original
research (M.S.). This instruction
prepares students for one of the
following: teaching in secondary
schools (M.A.Ed., M.A.T.) or community
colleges (M.A.Ed.), working as
professional biologists (M.S.), or
moving on to doctoral programs (M.S.).
M.A.Ed. applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a
North Carolina Class A teaching license, or a
comparable license from another state, in the chosen
field unless admission is sought to certain programs
in which licensure is not a factor.
M.A.T. applicants must have an undergraduate
degree in the major of the concentration and must
meet the prerequisite requirements of the
department housing the concentration. Candidates
with an undergraduate degree in a major other than
the MAT concentration may not qualify for the MAT
and are subject to prerequisite course requirements
as determined by the faculty in the department of
the concentration. Prerequisite requirements will
vary by department and depend on the credentials
presented by the candidate. Pending satisfactory
completion of state-mandated licensure
requirements, the program leads to a
recommendation for an initial and advanced license
from the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction.

Business Administration Graduate
Degree
Degree Offered: Master of Business Administration
(M.B.A.)
Program Description: In 36 semester hours, students learn
to manage and lead organizations. The program is an
integrative, interdisciplinary degree designed to create
independent, lifelong learners who are Business-Ready to
assume leadership positions. The curriculum applies
business theories to real-world situations, putting specific
principles in courses such as marketing, law, information
systems, and strategy into the broader leadership context.
Faculty members teaching MBA courses come from all
departments in the College of Business, and have terminal
degrees along with extensive professional experience.
Prerequisites: There are no required prerequisite
courses, but strong analytical and communications
skills are required. See program website for more
information

Admission Requirements: Applicants must present a
satisfactory score on the Graduate Management
Admission Test (GMAT). A minimum score of 450 is
recommended. Satisfactory Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) scores may also be accepted
instead of the GMAT. Satisfactory test scores are
determined by the Program Director.
Applicants must have achieved an undergraduate
grade point average sufficient to demonstrate likely
success at the graduate level. A minimum GPA of 3.0
is recommended. Greater weight is placed on grades
during the last two years of an undergraduate degree
program.
Must provide 3 letters of recommendation from
professional and/or educational
contacts. Recommendations must include both the
form and an attached letter.
Must submit a current resume and a personal
statement, including professional/personal goals and
interest in the MBA program
Interviews are not required, but may be given upon
request

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Department of Communication Sciences
and Disorders (CSD)
In addition to your classroom
education, youll receive hands-on
training in the Speech and Hearing
Clinic, an important part of the
department that provides a valuable
health service to the community. You
may also choose to get involved
in WCU's National Student Speech
Language and Hearing Association
(NSSLHA) chapter, which will further
augment your studies and
understanding of the field.
CSD curriculum
The Department of Communication
Sciences and Disorders (CSD) offers
an undergraduate degree in
Communication Sciences and
Disorders and a master's degree
program in Speech-Language
Pathology which is accredited by the
Council of Academic Accreditation
(CAA). Graduate studies in CSD at
WCU will lead to a host of future
academic and career options
B.S. Computer Science
prepares you for immediate
employment in computing-related
careers as well as for graduate school.
Graduates often become software
developers, system administrators, or
database administrators. The job
market is excellent with the growth in
job demand expected to continue to
exceed the number of graduates
Degree requirements & electives
8 semester plan
Syllabi for Computer Science
Undergrad Courses
Course info

Computer Information Systems
Curriculum, my future minor
The Computer Information Systems
Program offers a major and minor, both
composed of classes that are geared to
prepare you to solve business problems
with information technology solutions
Youll learn in hands-on environments, using
state-of-the-art software and technology, and
you also can take advantage of cooperative
education courses that allow you to work in
actual industry positions, earning credit,
salary, and vital real-world experience.
Minor in Computer information systems
requirements
With a major in computer information systems you
will be qualified to join the rapidly expanding
information-age economy. Companies and
organizations, both private and public, throughout
North Carolina and the nation are looking for women
and men with the skills you can learn while earning a
B.S.B.A. in Computer Information Systems
Major requirements, elective 8 semester plan
Course Description
A minor in computer information systems will make you
stand out from the rest of the packyoull have knowledge
from your major and knowledge about how businesses use
networks and information systems to achieve competitive
advantage. That extra knowledge gives you a competitive
advantage and makes you more employable.
B.S. Forensic Science
Forensic science is the application of scientific
principles and methods to determine facts of
legal significance.
The B.S. in Forensic Science at Western
Carolina University is a laboratory-based
degree with a curriculum that focuses heavily
on science and mathematics courses
Prepares students for work in crime
laboratories following graduation
When the core set of science courses has been
satisfied with a G.P.A. of 2.75 or better, the
student is eligible to take a comprehensive
entrance examination which covers all of the
areas presented in the core.
minimum score for the examination is a 70% or
better
The Program
Students begin the program as "Pre-
Forensic Science" majors. During the
freshman and sophomore years, all pre-
forensic science students are required to
complete a rigorous core set of basic
science courses including:
one semester of General Biology (BIOL
140)
one year of General Chemistry (CHEM
139/140)
one year of General Physics (PHYS
130/131)
one semester of Organic Chemistry
(CHEM 241)
one semester of Calculus I (MATH 153)
one semester of Statistics (MATH 270)

Clinical mental health counseling
Degree Offered: Master of Science (M.S.)
Departmental Website: Clinical Mental Health
Counseling - M.S.
Program Description: Western's program in
counseling provides students with academic and
field-based experience leading to a Master of
Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
The program prepares individuals for
employment in entry level counseling positions
in diverse settings such as community mental
health, substance abuse centers, college
counseling centers, non-profit organizations,
domestic violence shelters, and
more. Graduates from the program may begin
the application process for professional
counselor licensure in North Carolina.
The program is a minimum two years in length
consisting of a minimum of 60 semester hours

Program Admission Requirements
GRE General Exam For applicants who took the GRE
within the last ten years and prior to July 31, 2011, a score
of 450 or higher on either the verbal or quantitative.and
4.0 or higher on the analytical.
For applicants who took the GRE on or after August 1,
2011, a score of 150 or higher on either the verbal or
quantitative.and 4.0 or higher on the analytical.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate degree.
Goal statement
Three recommendations from academic and/or
professional sources
Education/work resume
Applicants will be screened and qualified individuals will
be invited for an interview. The interview is a major
criterion in the selection process.

Biomedical Science & technology
Our Biomedical Science and
Technology Concentration is
designed for those students wishing
to pursue a career in the biomedical
or biotechnology fields, including
students wishing to pursue a degree
from a medical, dental, pharmacy,
veterinary, or optometry school
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