(L) - For purposes of this transfer guide, "Lab" in the course name or "(L)" after the
course name indicates that the WSU equivalent course carries the "laboratory" (LAB)
attribute.
WSU transfer students should remember
Dual Advising
WSU strongly suggests that potential transfer students involve their WSU advisor in
program planning. Sign up for dual advising here: wichita.edu/dualadvising.
WSU Admission Requirements
If you are a transfer student with 24 credit hours or more, you must:
Have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) on all previous college work.
If you are a transfer student under age 21, with fewer than 24 credit hours, you must:
Have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale on all previous college work and
meet the freshman requirements.
Some academic colleges at WSU have an additional higher transfer GPA requirement for
admission. Visit wichita.edu/requirements.
WSU Transfer Credit Acceptance
It is the policy of WSU to accept all credits – with the exception of remedial coursework
– earned at a post-secondary institution accredited by one of the U.S. regional accrediting
agencies. Each academic college or department within WSU determines how those credits
apply toward a particular degree program. Sometimes there can be a significant difference
between what transfers and what counts toward a degree, especially if the courses
are vocational in nature.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for graduation with a WSU bachelor's degree, transfer students must meet
certain requirements such as course credit hours, levels, GPA, and residency. Transfer
students should visit the following page to familiarize themselves with all requirements:
catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/academic-information/graduation/.
General Education Program at WSU
Effective Fall 2024, WSU follows the KBOR system-wide General Education (GE) program
framework which is comprised of 34-35 credit hours organized in six discipline-based
"buckets" and an institutionally designed bucket. A student who satisfies all seven
buckets will complete the GE program.
The 34-35 credit hours are divided as follows:
English Discipline Area – Bucket 1:
Six hours. See specific requirements below.
Communications Discipline Area – Bucket 2:
One listed course.
Mathematics & Statistics Discipline Area – Bucket 3:
One listed course.
Natural & Physical Science Discipline Area – Bucket 4:
Four to five hours from one subject and must include a lab. Choose one of the listed
courses or course combinations.
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area – Bucket 5:
Six hours from at least two subject areas listed.
Arts & Humanities Discipline Area – Bucket 6:
Six hours from at least two subject areas listed.
Institutionally Designated Area – Bucket 7:
Students must complete six credit hours of additional general education courses in
Bucket 7. These credit hours will include three credit hours of First-Year Seminar
and three credit hours of general education of the student's choice from the approved
list of Bucket 4-7 general education courses.
Those students who have earned an Associate Degree or 30 credit hours prior to high
school graduation and before starting classes at WSU as a degree-bound student, may
be exempt from taking a First-Year Seminar course.
Academic Divisions for General Education
Salina Tech courses approved for general education credit by the WSU College of Health
Professions are shown below.
English Discipline Area — Bucket 1:
ENG 101 English Composition I or ENG 105 English Comp I w/Rev
ENG 102 English Composition II
Communications Discipline Area — Bucket 2:
COM 102 Interpersonal Comm
COM 105 Public Speaking
Mathematics & Statistics Discipline Area — Bucket 3:
MAT 130 Contemporary Math*
MAT 140 Contemp Math w/Rev*
MAT 150 College Algebra
MAT 152 Elementary Statistics
MAT 155 Trigonometry
MAT 158 Linear Calculus I
MAT 160 Analytical Geom & Calc 1
MAT 175 College Algebra w/Rev
MAT 190 Elem Statistics w/Rev
*MAT 130 and MAT 140 do not fulfill foundation requirement for some Health Professions
programs.
Natural & Physical Sciences Discipline Area — Bucket 4:
BIO 105 General Biology (L)
BIO 150 Anatomy & Physiology (L)
BIO 200 Microbiology (L)
CHM 101 General Chemistry (L)
CHM 115 Gen Chem for Hlthcare (L)
CHM 120 Chemistry I (L)
PHS 100 Physics I (L)
PHS 110 Physical Science I and PHS 115 Physical Sci Lab (L)
PHS 120 Astronomy (L)
Social & Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area — Bucket 5:
ECO 105 Princ of Microeconomics
ECO 110 Princ of Macroeconomics
PLS 109 Criminal Law
POL 105 American Government
PSY 101 General Psychology
PSY 105 Human Development
PSY 110 Childhood Growth & Dev
SOC 101 Sociology
SOC 103 Marriage and Families
SOC 110 Intro to Social Work
Arts & Humanities Discipline Area — Bucket 6:
ENG 110 Intro to Literature
HIS 105 US History I
HIS 110 US History II
HIS 115 World History I
HIS 120 World History II
HUM 101 Workplace Ethics
HUM 105 Art Appreciation
HUM 115 Intro to Philosophy
HUM 120 World Religions
LAN 101 Spanish I
LAN 102 Spanish II
MUS 100 Music Appreciation
Institutionally Designated Area — Bucket 7:
CSA 105 Intro Compu App/Conc (L)
Program-Specific Requirements
Admission into the professional programs can be very competitive.
Admission to the university does not guarantee admission into any program. Applicants
must meet program
prerequisites and apply through the
specific program. Program prerequisites or requirements can affect General Education
course choices. Review application instructions, deadlines, and additional information
on each program's home page.
*MAT 130 and MAT 140 do not fulfill foundation for this program.
**College Algebra is a prerequisite for a Major course. MAT 130 and MAT 140 will not
suffice.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences & Disorders
