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TRANSFER GUIDELINES FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH and HUman SERVICES 

Information about Transcript Evaluation

A transcript evaluation is completed once official transcripts from all previously attended institutions have been received by WGU. Please note that transcripts must be sent to WGU directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. WGU does not perform unofficial evaluations or accept unofficial transcripts. The guidelines below will provide a good indication of the expected transfer credit. Official transcript evaluations will occur in the month prior to your start. Transcripts are processed in the order they are received. Please contact your Enrollment Counselor if it has been more than 15 business days since your transcripts have been received and you have not received an evaluation. Transfer credit will not be awarded for transcripts received after your first term start date. All transfer credit is specific to your current degree pathway. Should you decide to change programs at any time a new evaluation will be completed, and the appropriate credit will be awarded for the new program. 

COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT: 

  • Must be college level from an Institution accredited by an Institutional Accreditor (as listed by the U.S. Department of Education). For a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies, see: Click here for a list of USDE Institutional Accreditor agencies.
  • Must have been awarded a grade of C- or better (Pre-licensure Nursing program and business courses must have a grade of C or better). 
  • May not be used to fulfill more than one course of study. 
  • Must meet the competency unit and content equivalency requirements. 

​COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE:

  • Where transfer credit does not apply, courses may be satisfied by degree. 
  • Courses can be satisfied by an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science from a Regionally or Nationally accredited institution. (Accrediting agency recognized by The U.S. Department of Education) 
  • In certain cases, the degree must be in a specific field of study. 
  • Satisfied by degree does not apply to all courses or programs at WGU. A change in majors at WGU may result in the removal of credit.

Important: The courses listed below are eligible for transfer credit; refer to your program guide for a complete listing of program requirements.

General Education

The group below cannot be satisfied by a degree unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement. 

  
  
  
Transfer Requirement(s)
collapse Group : Communication ‎(4)
D269Composition: Writing with a Strategy3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in English composition. Excluding business writing and technical writing.

D268Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others3

 One course, equivalent to 3 units, in speech or communications. The course presented must clearly demonstrate an oral speaking component.

D265Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in critical thinking, reasoning, argument or logic.

D458Introduction to Systems Thinking for Health Professional3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, on using systems thinking approaches in healthcare decision making. D265 must be transferred before D458. 

collapse Group : Mathematics ‎(1)
C784Applied Healthcare Statistics4

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in statistics. This course must be taken within the past 5 years.

collapse Group : Sciences ‎(5)
C190Introduction to Biology3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in general biology.

D202Human Growth and Development3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in human growth and development. The course must address human development throughout the entire lifespan. Child development or adolescent development will not meet this competency.


D203Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Anatomy & Physiology I. 

C180Introduction to Psychology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in psychology (anthropology, psychology, or sociology). Courses eligible to transfer D202 cannot be used to fulfill the psychology component for this section. 

C458Health, Fitness and Wellness4

​One course, equivalent to 3-4 units, in health, wellness or nutrition, excluding physical activity or EMT courses. 

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Core Courses in the Major

Courses Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

The group below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor's degree, unless otherwise stated in the transfer requirement.

  
  
  
Transfer Requirement(s)
C804Medical Terminology3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Medical Terminology.

C805Pathophysiology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Pathophysiology. 

D404Healthcare Values and Ethics3

​In order to transfer a student must have CAAHEP/NLN Degree or an accredited Associate Health and Human Services degree.

D398Introduction to Pharmacology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in pharmacology.

D391Healthcare Ecosystems3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in healthcare organization, components, and trends.

D390Introduction to Health and Human Services3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in health and human services.

D392Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in healthcare roles and organizational structure and culture.

D399 Introduction to Gerontology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in healthcare systems for aging patients.

D394Care for Individuals and Families3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in healthcare systems for patients with differing needs. 

D402 Community and Public Health4

​One course, equivalent to 4 units, in community health, including barriers to healthcare access.

D401 Introduction to Epidemiology3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in epidemiology. 

D393History of Healthcare in America3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, of the health care system in the U.S. over time.

D405Financial Resource Management and Healthcare Reimbursement4

In order to transfer a student must have CAAHEP/NLN Degree or an accredited Associate Health and Human Services degree.

D254Introduction to Medical Coding3

​One course, equivalent to 3 units, in medical coding. covering inpatient and outpatient, taken in the last 5 years or one of the following Certifications: AHIMA, CCS AHIMA RHIT, AAPC CPC, AAPC COC, or AAPC CIC.  

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Non-Transferable Courses

Courses Not Satisfied by Transfer or Degree

The group below may not be satisfied by transfer credit or degree. 

  
  
  
D403Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction3
D389Learning Strategies in Higher Education4
D395Cultural Awareness3
D396Evidenced-Based Practice for Health and Human Services3
D400End of Life Care3
D397Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health3
D406Health Literacy for the Client and Family3
D408Community Relations and Leadership3
D409Health and Human Services Professional Field Experience3
D407 Models of Care and Healthcare Trends3
D410Health & Human Services Professional Capstone3





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