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NCCC Course Equivalents for Prerequisites
If you currently hold a Bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution, you have MET all academic requirements for WCU except for prerequisites for the nursing major. The table below identifies prerequisite requirements for the nursing major at WCU and North Carolina Community College (NCCC) equivalents.
If you took the prerequisites in another state, or from a 4-year institution and have questions about the equivalency, please address these questions at the end of the advising/information session. If you have further questions regarding course equivalencies, please contact Jessica Shirley, Student Services Manager at jshirley@wcu.edu.
If you took the prerequisites in another state, or from a 4-year institution and have questions about the equivalency, please address these questions at the end of the advising/information session. If you have further questions regarding course equivalencies, please contact Jessica Shirley, Student Services Manager at jshirley@wcu.edu.
| WCU Course & Title | Credit Hours | NCCC Equivalent |
| BIO 291 - Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 (includes lab) | BIO 165 or 168 Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIO 292 - Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 (includes lab) | BIO 166 or 169 Anatomy and Physiology II |
| HSCC 260 - Etiology of Infectious Disease | 3 (includes lab) | BIO 175, 176 or 275 Microbiology |
| CHM 132 - Survey of Chemistry | 4 (includes lab) | CHM 135 or 151 General Chemistry |
| CHM 133 - Survey of Chemistry | 4 (includes lab) | CHM 132 Organic and Biochemistry |
| PSY 150 - General Psychology | 3 | PSY 150 - General Psychology |
- General Psychology or Introduction to Psychology is required for the nursing major. Abnormal or Developmental Psychology are NOT considered for course equivalency.
- At present, there is no time requirement/limit for the length of time between when a prerequisite was taken and application to the nursing major.
- If you took Anatomy and Physiology in another state or at another 4-year institution, be sure that you had BOTH Anatomy and Physiology sections with labs.
- When you obtain transcripts from previous institutions, it is recommended that you obtain a copy for yourself. You will need to submit official transcripts from ALL institutions to the University when you apply for admission to the University. You will need to submit unofficial copies of ALL transcripts (undergraduate) with your nursing application packet.
- For additional information on NCCC course equivalencies, visit http://www.wcu.edu/registrar/Transfer/default.asp.