Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Application Process
To expedite the processing of your application, we recommend that you apply electronically. When applying online, please read all instructions carefully. Here are the steps to follow:
- Apply online. Please be sure to select the correct program code for the Philadelphia program of interest.
- Type the required personal statement.
- Select Fee Waiver as Payment Method.
- Contact the registrar's office from every college or university you have attended and have an official transcript(s) mailed directly to WCU’s Office of undergraduate Admissions at:
- West Chester University
Attn: Philadelphia campus application
Emil H. Messikomer Hall
100 W. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
- West Chester University
- For transcript related questions, please contact WCU’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
- ugtransfer@wcupa.edu
- (610) 436-3411
Further Information
Catherine Oberholtzer, M.S.
Senior Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
COberholtzer@wcupa.edu
(610) 436-3479
Graduate Admissions
Application Process
Students applying to WCU in Philadelphia should apply electronically. Here are the steps to follow:
- Apply online. Please be sure to select the correct program code for the Philadelphia program of interest.
- Programs may have specific admissions requirements. Please check the program website for information on standardized testing, personal statements and other requirements.
Transcripts
WCU requires original transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended. Please have original transcripts sent to:
- West Chester University
Office of Graduate Studies, McKelvie Hall
102 W. Rosedale Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
Further Information
Michele Auciello
Associate Director of Graduate Recruitment & Student Services
MAuciello@wcupa.edu
(610) 436-2575
Transfer Admissions
For updated listings of CCP, DCCC, MCCC and Harcum to WCU equivalencies, please visit the Transfer Credit Center page on the Registrar website.
CCP Students Seeking Transfer/Dual Enrollment
WCU Undergraduate Criminal Justice Program
Criminal Justice Course Sequence
Course Number and Name
Credits
WCU Equivalency
General Course Equivalencies
Course
WCU Equivalency
*Transfer students are encouraged to take direct equivalency courses rather than CRJ199’s whenever possible. Students are especially encouraged to take JUS151 and JUS235 as their CRJ electives as these are required courses at WCU.
Requirements
- Minimum credits needed to graduate from CCP: 60
- Minimum credits needed to graduate from WCU: 120
Transfer students who fulfill the above course requirements and recommendations will need to take the following courses to complete the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Transfer students must take the following CRJ courses at WCU (30 credits):
- CRJ300 Criminal Law (3 credits)
- CRJ387 Criminal Justice Research (3 credits)
- CRJ400 Criminal Procedure (3 credits)
- CRJ490 Criminal Justice Practicum (12 credits)
- Three additional CRJ electives
Additional required general education courses include:
- Science (different discipline than already taken; 3 credits; may be taken at CCP)
- Humanities (different discipline than already taken - PHI, LIT or HIS; 3 credits; may be taken at CCP)
- Diversity course (WCU)
- Interdisciplinary course (WCU)
- Two "writing emphasis" courses (WCU), at least one of which is at the 300-level
- Free electives to reach 120 credits (may be taken at CCP or WCU)
WCU Undergraduate Social Work Program
Social Work Course Sequence
NOTE: The Department advises all students to commit to this sequence and register courses accordingly. Academic credit for life experience or previous work experience is prohibited. If a Social Work student has difficulty enrolling in a Social Work Course, it is recommended that you contact your advisor immediately.
Course #
Course Name
Credits
CSC 110 or 115 or 141
ESS 101 or 111 or 170
PHY 100 or 105 or 130 or 140 or 170 or 180
Competency Exam fall semester, placement in Field is dependent upon passing exam.
Social Work Electives: Special fields for social work: Human Service Professionals and the Law, Child Welfare Practice and Policy, and Mental Health and Social Work Practice, Topical Social Work Seminar.
*General Education Requirements
**Required Liberal Arts
***May take social work courses concurrently while applying for candidacy.
Note: Field Experience I, II, III have been submitted for approval of name change to CAPC.
General Course Equivalencies
CCP Course Offering
Credits
WCU Equivalency
*Students that speak English as a second language, or who are bilingual/bicultural based on their family of origin can place out of this requirement (but need to make up the 6 credits).
Requirements
University General Education Requirements
- WRT 120 (can place out of this) and one from WRT 200 series
- 3 credits of a Math course above 100 levels (Math 104 or 121 rec)
- SPK 208 or 230
- 3 credits of diverse communities (For SW – SWO 351)
- 3 credits of interdisciplinary course (For SW – SWO 225)
- 9 credits of approved writing emphasis courses
- Students must achieve a minimum of 120 credits to graduate
University Distributive Requirements
- 6 credits of Science (For SW – BIO / one Science)
- 6 credits of Behavior Science (For SW – 9 credits PSY, SOC, PSC)
- 6 credits of Humanities (For SW – 9 cr -LIT, HIS, PHI)
- 3 credits of ART
- SW Students need 2.5 GPA overall for BSW
Please see the Undergraduate Catalog Degree Requirements for a complete listing of acceptable Gen Ed and Lib Art courses
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