Academic Programs

COC - Certificate of Completion, PC- Program Certificate, AAS - Associate of Applied Science, AA/AS - Associate in Arts/Associate in Science

Transfer Pathways

WSC offers students the ability to earn a terminal degree/certificate and join the workforce, but students can also earn an Associate of Arts and/or an Associate of Science degree and to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program at a four year institution. WSC is ready to assist students interested in transferring to a four year college/university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. Students can take advantage of a number of advising services at WSC, including assignment of a faculty advisor who can help them develop a curriculum plan to guide them as they prepare for transfer to another college/university.

Since transfer and program requirements can differ from college to college and from state to state, it is essential that prospective transfer students contact the college/university they plan to attend after leaving WSC to get catalog and program information specific to their interests and needs. This fact-finding and research is the student’s responsibility, and students must take this part of the advising process seriously to ensure a smooth transition to continue their studies at another college/university.

After collecting catalog and program information from their transfer institution of choice, it is recommended that students work with their advisor at WSC to:

1. Review their current WSC transcript,
2. Evaluate transfer and program requirements, and
3. Establish a contact at the school in which they plan to transfer for further advising.

Associate in Arts Degree, A.A.

Associate in Arts degrees are awarded to students who complete courses consisting of diverse, introductory level material in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. The basis of study is in communications, the humanities and social sciences, mathematics, science, computer science, and wellness. The primary areas of emphasis are the humanities and social sciences.

Program Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
2. Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and value systems.
4. Students will apply health-related knowledge to promote physical and mental well-being.

Requirements:

1. Completion of at least 62 semester credits including:
   1. English Composition (ENGL 110  & ENGL 120  or ENGL 125 )
   2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110 )
   3. ND:HUMS, ND:FA, ND:HIST (Min of 6 credits in ND:HUMS, ND:FA, or ND:HIST) & ND:SS (Min of 6 credits in ND:SS)
   4. ND: MATH, ND: LABSC, ND: SCI, ND: COMPSC - Minimum of 3 math credits completed (MATH 103  or higher), one lab science, and one computer science course
   5. Wellness
2. 2.00 (C) minimum institutional grade point average
3. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence (remedial coursework DOES NOT count)
4. Successful completion of UNIV 100 College Strategies (1 credit) or UNIV 101  College Transitions (1 credit)
5. Maximum of total 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more) with only 6 credits from a COOP experience.
6. Maximum of 15 credits of non-traditional college credit (i.e. AP, CLEP, military training, WSC Challenge exam credit, portfolio development, industry training, prior learning, and courses covered under high school articulation agreement)

Associate in Science Degree, A.S.

Associate in Science degrees are awarded to students who complete courses consisting of diverse, introductory level material in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. The basis of study is in communications, the humanities and social sciences, mathematics, science, computer science, and wellness. The primary areas of emphasis are mathematics, science, and computer science.

Program Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
2. Students will use reasoning skills to analyze and solve problems.
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures and value systems.
4. Students will apply health-related knowledge to promote physical and mental well-being.

Requirements:

1. Completion of at least 62 semester credits including:
   1. English Composition (ENGL 110  & ENGL 120  or ENGL 125 )
   2. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (COMM 110 )
   3. ND:HUMS, ND:FA, ND:HIST (Min of 6 credits in ND:HUMS, ND:FA, or ND:HIST) & ND:SS (Min of 6 credits in ND:SS)
   4. ND: MATH, ND: LABSC, ND: SCI, ND: COMPSC - Minimum of 3 math credits completed (MATH 103  or higher), one lab science, and one computer science course
   5. Wellness
2. 2.00 (C) minimum institutional grade point average
3. Minimum of 16 credits completed in residence (remedial coursework DOES NOT count)
4. Successful completion of UNIV 100 College Strategies (1 credit) or UNIV 101  College Transitions (1 credit)
5. Maximum of 12 S/U graded credits (program approval required for 13 or more) with only 6 credits from a COOP experience.
6. Maximum of 15 credits of non-traditional college credit (i.e. AP, CLEP, military training, WSC Challenge exam credit, portfolio development, industry training, prior learning, and courses covered under high school articulation agreement)