Western Carolina University

All UP participants audit classes based on their future employment and independent living goals. When auditing, participation is encouraged, as tuition and fees are paid in full by UP participants. UP participants are encouraged to participate with their peers to the greatest extent possible and complete modified projects (PDF). WCU undergraduate students also serve as class supports until classmates initiate natural support to the UP participants.

At the end of the course, UP participants receive an “AU” as a grade for the course if audit forms are signed at the beginning of the semester and turned into the Office of the Registrar. With audits, WCU faculty members are not required to enter grades at the end of the semester but are welcome to provide UP participants with ongoing feedback. The UP Program also will send an evaluation form  (PDF) to gain feedback on participant classroom performance during midterm and final exam weeks and to assess academic progress for the UP Certificate of Accomplishment awarded at the end of the program.

We hope to expand our course options and WCU faculty collaboration in future semesters. Naturally, some WCU faculty have expressed anxiety about having a person with an intellectual disability in a class, but over time and with support, many faculty members become more comfortable and have found the experience very rewarding in helping them grow in their teaching practices and experiencing more diversity in the classroom.

List of Courses UP Participants Audited with WCU Faculty/Staff:  

• ANTH 110: “Origins of Civilization,” Christopher Barrett
• ANTH 120: "Cultural Anthropology," Nyaga Mwaniki
• ANTH 251: “Introduction to Forensic Anthropology,” Christopher Barrett
• ART 104: “Introduction to the Visual Arts,” Greg McPherson
• ART 124: “Beginning Ceramics,” George Rector
• ART 131: “Introductory Drawing,” Phyllis Jarvinen
• ART 191: “Integral Arts,” Amy Cherry
• ART 363: “Art for Children,” Tara O’Loughlin
• ATTR 150: "Introduction to Athletic Training," Jill Manners
• BK 250: "Introduction to Birth-Kindergarten," Myra Watson
• CJ 150: “Intro to Criminal Justice & Criminology,” Lisa Briggs
• CJ 190: "Controversies in Criminal Justice", Anderson
• CJ 305: "Social Justice & Law," Hughes
• CJ 323: "Crime Scene Investigations," Vander Molen
• CSD 451: “Introduction to Sign Language,” Tracie Rice
• CSD 452: “Introduction to Sign Language II,” Michael McIntosh
• CIS 235: “Foundations of Information Technology,” William Perry
• COMM 150: “Interpersonal Communication,” Jim Manning
• COMM 201: “Introduction to Speech Communication,” Suzon Hawley, Nathan Miller, Linda Nicodemus, Cynthia Lee
• COUN 140: “Study Techniques for College,” Jessica Luke, Elizabeth Henderson, Matthew Kirby
• COUN 150: “Career and Major Exploration,” Mardy Ashe
• DA 253: “Social/Ballroom Dance,” Karyn Tomczak
• EMC 240: “Introduction to Emergency Medical Care,” Evelyn Wilson
• ENVH 130: “Environmental Health Science: Systems & Solutions,” Phillip Kneller
• ES 101: “Careers and Issues in Environmental Science,” Laura Dewald
• GEOG 103: "Cultural Geography," Ann Fletchall
• GEOG 150: “Environmental Geography,” Diane Styers
• HEAL 111: “Stress Management for Health and Wellness,” Lisa Hilger
• HEAL 123: “Health & Wellness,” Chris Tuten
• HEAL 250: “First Aid and Safety Education,” David Reeves
• HSCC 101: “Nutrition, Fitness, Wellness,” Mary Sanders, Kimberly Hudson
• HSCC 205: “Women’s Health,” Michelle Scifers
• IDES 250: "Intro to Interior Design," Alfred Wilkerson
• LEAD 154: "To Be A Healthier U", Mandy Dockendorf
• MPTP 150: “Thinking Like a Filmmaker,” Terry Fox
• MUS 301: “Music for Elementary School Teachers,” Maura Colvin
• ND 190: “Personal Nutrition,” April Tallant
• NRM 140: “Natural Resource Conservation and Management,” Brian Kloeppel
• PE 109: “Karate,” John Duncan
• PE 113: “Hiking,” William Papin
• PE 120: "Rape Aggression Defense," Aubrey Ray
• PE 136: “Beginning Disc Golf,” Justin Menickelli
• PE 206: “Social, Line, and Folk Dance,” Heidi Turlington
• PE 231: “Aquarobics,” Otto Spilker
• PE 240: "Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries." Jenn Mroz
• PE 361: “Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher,” David Troy, Heidi Turlington
• PRM 250: “Foundations of Parks and Recreation Management,” Ben Tholkes
• PSC 150: "American Government & Politics," Don Livingston
• PSC 190: "Freshman Seminar in Political Science," Frederick Fisher
• PSY 320: "Developmental Psychology I: Childhood," Bruce Henderson
• RTH 250: “Inclusion and Recreation for People with Disabilities,” Jennifer Hinton
• SM 260: “Intro to Sports Management,” David Tyler
• SOCW 151: “Intro to Social Work,” Rebecca Lasher
• SOCW 251: “Social Issues, Policy & Programs,” Jeanne Dulworth
• SOCW 253: “Interviewing Skills for Practice,” Molly Richardson
• SPED 240: “The Exceptional Child,” David Westling; Glenda Hyer
• SPED 311: “Positive Behavioral Supports for Students with Severe Disabilities,” David Westling
• SPED 312: “Teaching Elementary Students with Learning Problems (K-6),” Marissa Ray
• SPED 344: “Assistive Technology-Severe Disabilities,” Karena Cooper-Duffy
• SPED 345: “Adaptations and Modifications for Young Children with Disabilities Methods,” Cathy Grist
• SPED 414: “Curriculum/Methods for Students in the Adaptive Curriculum,” Karena Cooper-Duffy
• SPED 493: “Special Topics in Special Education,” Kelly Kelley
• THEA 104: “The Theatre Experience,” Peter Savage, Thomas Salzman, Claire Eye
• THEA 271: “Theatre in Education Workshop I,” Peter Savage
• USI 130: “The University Experience,” Elizabeth Pryor, Jeanne Health, David Henderson, Murat Yazan