Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

The Saint Paul College mission endorses the centrality of general education in its programming and its commitment to offer breadth as well as depth of study in its curriculum. The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is a coherent requirement of Saint Paul College programs and is clearly identifiable as an integral part of the curriculum. The College is committed to and strives toward outcomes that impart common knowledge, intellectual concepts and attitudes every person ought to possess.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has developed a common general education curriculum called the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Completion of this defined transfer curriculum at one institution enables a student to receive credit for all lower division general education upon admission to any other Minnesota public institution.

The MnTC is intended to achieve the following ten goals:

1. Written and Oral Communication To develop writers and speakers who use the English language effectively and who read, write, speak and listen critically. As a base, all students should complete introductory communication requirements early in their collegiate studies. Writing competency is an ongoing process to be reinforced through writing-intensive courses and writing across the curriculum. Speaking and listening skills need reinforcement through multiple opportunities for interpersonal communication, public speaking and discussion.

2. Critical Thinking To develop thinkers who are able to unify factual, creative, rational and value-sensitive modes of thought. Critical thinking will be taught and used throughout the general education curriculum in order to develop students' awareness of their own thinking and problem-solving procedures. To integrate new skills into their customary ways of thinking, students must be actively engaged in practicing thinking skills and applying them to open-ended problems.

3. Natural Sciences To improve students' understanding of natural science principles and of the methods of scientific inquiry, i.e., the ways in which scientists investigate natural science phenomena. As a basis for lifelong learning, students need to know the vocabulary of science and to realize that while a set of principles has been developed through the work of previous scientists, ongoing scientific inquiry and new knowledge will bring changes in some of the ways scientists view the world. By studying the problems that engage today's scientists, students learn to appreciate the importance of science in their lives and to understand the value of a scientific perspective. Students should be encouraged to study both the biological and physical sciences.

4. Mathematical/Logical Reasoning To increase students' knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking. This will enable students to appreciate the breadth of applications of mathematics, evaluate arguments and detect fallacious reasoning. Students will learn to apply mathematics, logic and/or statistics to help them make decisions in their lives and careers. Minnesota's public higher education systems have agreed that developmental mathematics includes the first three years of a high school mathematics sequence through intermediate algebra.

5. History, Social and Behavioral Sciences To increase students' knowledge of how historians and social and behavioral scientists discover, describe and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity.

6. Humanities and Fine Arts To expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature, philosophy and the fine arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts and humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. Students should have experiences in both the arts and humanities.

7. Human Diversity To increase students' understanding of individual and group differences (e.g., race, gender, class) and their knowledge of the traditions and values of various groups in the United States. Students should be able to evaluate the United States' historical and contemporary responses to group differences.

8. Global Perspective To increase students' understanding of the growing interdependence of nations and peoples and develop their ability to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural social, economic and political experiences.

9. Ethical and Civic Responsibility To develop students' capacity to identify, discuss and reflect upon the ethical dimensions of political, social and personal life and to understand the ways in which they can exercise responsible and productive citizenship. While there are diverse views of social justice or the common good in a pluralistic society, students should learn that responsible citizenship requires them to develop skills to understand their own and others' positions, be part of the free exchange of ideas and function as public-minded citizens.

10. People and the Environment To improve students' understanding of today's complex environmental challenges. Students will examine the inter-relatedness of human society and the natural environment. Knowledge of both bio-physical principles and socio-cultural systems is the foundation for integrative and critical thinking about environmental issues.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List

To earn the full Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, all ten goal areas listed below must be completed. A total of at least 40 semester credits must be earned. Courses designated with a superscript (e.g., BIOL 171010) satisfy more than one goal area; however, credits are counted only once toward the 40-credit minimum requirement. A (p) indicates a prerequisite is required for that course. Completion of the MnTC meets the lower division general education requirements at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota. Contact the Transfer Center staff for more information.

To follow the Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science requirements for general education courses, choose from the MnTC courses in the goals below according to the distribution requirements for your degree. The Associate in Science degree requires 30 MnTC credits; the Associate in Applied Science degree requires 20 MnTC credits.

For any additions or changes in the MnTC Course List, contact the College Transfer Specialist located in the Transfer Center.

Goal 1: Communication Credits

Goal 1: Communication	Credits
ENGL 1711 Composition 1 (Required) (p)	4
ENGL 17122 Composition 2 (p)	2
SPCH 17008 Introduction to Speech Communications	3
SPCH 17108 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
SPCH 17207 Interpersonal Communication	3
SPCH 17308 Intercultural Communication	3
SPCH 17509 Small Group Communication	3
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
Fulfilled when all 10 goal areas (40 credits) are completed.
Goal 3: Natural Sciences	Credits
BIOL 1725*10 Environmental Science	4
BIOL 1730* Human Body Systems	3
BIOL 1735 Exploring Biology	4
BIOL 1740* General Biology: The Living Cell (p)	5
BIOL 1745* General Biology: The Living World (p)	5
BIOL 1750* General Microbiology (p)	4
BIOL 1760 Nutrition	3
BIOL 17809 Contemporary Issues in Human Biology	4
BIOL 17859Biology of Women	3
BIOL 2721* Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (p)	4
BIOL 2722* Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 (p)	4
CHEM 1700* Chemistry Concepts (p)	4
CHEM 1711* Principles of Chemistry 1 (p)	4
CHEM 1712* Principles of Chemistry 2 (p)	4
NSCI 171010 Earth Science	3
NSCI 172010 Physical Geology	3
NSCI 173010 Introduction to Oceanography	3
NSCI 174010 Introduction to Meteorology	3
NSCI 175010 Natural Disasters	3
NSCI 176010 Descriptive Astronomy	3
NSCI 177010 Introduction to Energy & the Environment	3
PHYS 1720* Introductory Physics (p)	4
PHYS 2700* General Physics 2 (w/ Calculus) (p)	5
PHYS 2710* General Physics 2 (w/ Calculus) (p)	5
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning	Credits
MATH 1710 Liberal Arts Mathematics (p)	3
MATH 17302 College Algebra (p)	3
MATH 1740 Introduction to Statistics (p)	4
MATH 1760 Pre-Calculus (p)	4
MATH 2751 Calculus 1 (p)	5
MATH 2752 Calculus 2 (p)	5
PHIL 1710 Logic	3
Goal 5: History, Social Sciences, and Behavioral Sciences	Credits
ANTH 17107 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	4
ANTH 172010 Physical Anthropology	4
ANTH 1790 Special Topics in Anthropology	3
ECON 1710 Introduction to the American Economy	3
ECON 17208 Macroeconomics	3
ECON 17308 Microeconomics	3
GEOG 17308 Global Economic Geography	3
HIST 17308 Contemporary World History	3
HIST 17417 U.S. History 1: to 1865	3
HIST 17427 U.S. History 2: 1865 to the Present	3
HIST 175010 Minnesota History	3
HIST 17608 History of World Civilizations to 1500	3
HIST 17618 History of World Civilizations since 1500	3
HIST 17709 History of Women in the United States	3
HIST 27409 Immigration and Ethnic History of the United States	3
POLS 17209 Introduction to American Government	3
POLS 17408 Introduction to International Relations	3
POLS 17509 Introduction to Politics	3
PSYC 17102 General Psychology	4
PSYC 17209 Psychology Throughout the Lifespan	3
PSYC 1730 Introduction to Child Psychology (p)	3
PSYC 17407 Abnormal Psychology (p)	4
PSYC 17507 Intro to Health Psychology	3
SOCI 17107 Introduction to Sociology	4
SOCI 17208 Social Issues in a Changing World	3
SOCI 17307 Sociology of Families and Relationships	3
SOCI 17408 Making a Living in a Global Era: Sociology of Work	3
SOCI 1760 Mass Media and Society	4
SOCI 17657 Sociology of Deviance	3
SOCI 17707 Social Problems in Modern America	3
SOCI 1780 Social Psychology	4
SOCI 1790 Special Topics in Sociology	3
SPCH 17409 Mass Media and Communications	3
SPCH 17459 Mass Media Production Techniques	1
SPCH 17827 Workplace Interpersonal Communication	3
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts	Credits
ARTS 1710 Fundamentals of Photography 1	3
ARTS 1711 Fundamentals of Photography 2 (p)	3
ARTS 1712 Advanced Photography (p)	3
ARTS 17208 Art Appreciation	3
ARTS 1730 Drawing 1	3
ARTS 1731 Drawing 2 (p)	3
ARTS 1740 Introduction to Painting	3
ARTS 17608 World Art	3
ARTS 1770 American Art	3
ARTS 1790 History of Photography	3
ENGL 17807 Recently Arrived-Contemporary Immigrant Literature	3
ENGL 17907 Contemporary Writers of Color	3
ENGL 27217 Survey of American Literature 1 (p)	3
ENGL 27227 Survey of American Literature 2 (p)	3
ENGL 27302 Post-Civil War American Novel (p)	3
ENGL 27407 Native American Literature (p)	3
ENGL 27507 African American Literature (p)	3
ENGL 27602 The English Novel (p)	3
ENGL 27702 Introduction to Poetry	3
ENGL 27752 Science Fiction and Fantasy (p)	3
HUMA 17108 The Art of Being Human	4
HUMA 17208 The Ancient and Medieval World	4
HUMA 17308 The Modern World	4
HUMA 17508 Culture & Civ.: Spanish-Speaking Cultures	3
HUMA 17707 The Art of Film	3
HUMA 17807 American Film	3
HUMA 17908 International Film	3
MUSC 17408 Music Appreciation	3
MUSC 17507 Jazz History	3
PHIL 1700 Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 17209 Ethics	3
PHIL 17508 Eastern Philosophy	3
PHIL 17608 World Religions	3
THTR 1710 Introduction to Theatre	3
THTR 1720 Exploring Theatre Arts	3
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite
Goal 7: Human Diversity	Credits
ANTH 17105 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	4
ASLS 1435 Deaf Studies/Culture (p)	3
ENGL 17806 Recently Arrived-Contemporary Immigrant Literature	3
ENGL 17906 Contemporary Writers of Color	3
ENGL 27216 Survey of American Literature 1 (p)	3
ENGL 27226 Survey of American Literature 2 (p)	3
ENGL 27406 Native American Literature (p)	3
ENGL 27506 African American Literature (p)	3
HIST 17415 U.S. History 1: to 1865	3
HIST 17425 U.S. History 2: From 1865 to the Present	3
HUMA 17706 The Art of Film	3
HUMA 17806 American Film	3
MUSC 17506 Jazz History	3
PSYC 17405 Abnormal Psychology (p)	4
PSYC 17505 Introduction to Health Psychology	3
SOCI 17105 Introduction to Sociology	4
SOCI 17305 Sociology of Families and Relationships	3
SOCI 17655 Sociology of Deviance	3
SOCI 17705 Social Problems in Modern America	3
SPCH 17201 Interpersonal Communication	3
SPCH 17825 Workplace Interpersonal Communication	3
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite
Goal 8: Global Perspective	Credits
ARTS 17206 Art Appreciation	3
ARTS 17606 World Art	3
ASLS 1413 American Sign Language 3 (p)	3
ASLS 1414 American Sign Language 4 (p)	3
ECON 17205 Macroeconomics	3
ECON 17305 Microeconomics	3
GEOG 17305 Global Economic Geography	3
HIST 17305 Contemporary World History	3
HIST 17605 History of World Civilizations to 1500	3
HIST 17615 History of World Civilizations since 1500	3
HUMA 17106 The Art of Being Human	4
HUMA 17206 The Ancient and Medieval World	4
HUMA 17306 The Modern World	4
HUMA 17506 Culture & Civ.: Spanish-Speaking Cultures	3
HUMA 17906 International Film	3
MUSC 17406 Music Appreciation	3
PHIL 17506 Eastern Philosophy	3
PHIL 17606 World Religions	3
POLS 17405 Introduction to International Relations	3
SOCI 17405 Making a Living in a Global Era: Sociology of Work	3
SPAN 1730 Intermediate Spanish 1 (p)	5
SPAN 1740 Intermediate Spanish 2 (p)	5
SPCH 17001 Introduction to Speech Communications	3
SPCH 17101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
SPCH 17301 Intercultural Communication	3
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite
Goal 9: Ethic and Civic Responsibility	Credits
BIOL 17803 Contemporary Issues in Human Biology	4
BIOL 17853 Biology of Women	3
HIST 17705 History of Women in the United States	3
HIST 27405 Immigration and Ethnic History of the United States	3
PHIL 17206 Ethics	3
POLS 17205 Introduction to American Government	3
POLS 17505 Introduction to Politics	3
PSYC 17205 Psychology Throughout the Lifespan (p)	3
SPCH 17405 Mass Media and Communications	3
SPCH 17453 Mass Media Production Techniques	1
SPCH 17501 Small Group Communication	3
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite
Goal 10: People and the Environment	Credits
ANTH 17205 Introduction to Physical Anthropology	4
BIOL 17253* Environmental Science	4
HIST 17505 Minnesota History	3
NSCI 17103 Earth Science	3
NSCI 17203 Physical Geology	3
NSCI 17303 Introduction to Oceanography	3
NSCI 17403 Introduction to Meteorology	3
NSCI 17503 Natural Disasters	3
NSCI 17603 Descriptive Astronomy	3
NSCI 17703 Introduction to Energy & the Environment	3
*Course contains lab (p) = Indicates required for course prerequisite

*Course contains lab

(p) = Indicates course prerequisite

Transfer to Other Institutions

To ensure a smooth transfer from Saint Paul College to a four-year college or university, it is important to understand the types of degrees offered at the College:

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is designed for transfer and offers flexibility in terms of the variety of colleges to which a student can transfer and in the variety of majors that can be can chosen. The AA degree requires mostly general education courses (40 credits), which is what gives it more transferability. The AA degree consists of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). Completion of the MnTC meets the general education requirements at any of the public Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institutions and the University of Minnesota. Several private colleges also honor the AA degree. Some four-year majors require specific general education courses referred to as pre-major requirements. Note: Course requirements may vary depending on the major and transfer college, so it is important to talk to the Transfer Specialists at Saint Paul College and at the transfer college. Refer to the General Transfer Table.

For students who are undecided about their major and who are interested in a four-year degree, the AA is a good program to follow until deciding.

The Associate in Science (AS) degree is intended to prepare students for immediate employment; however, students can transfer to complete a Bachelor’s degree when they transfer to colleges with which Saint Paul College has articulation agreements. The AS degree requires 30 credits of general education (MnTC) courses. Additional general education courses may be required to complete a Bachelor’s degree, particularly if students transfer to a college where an articulation agreement does not exist. Refer to the Transfer Articulation Agreements Table.

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is intended mainly to prepare students for direct employment. Students who are following an AAS degree and who are interested in transfer are strongly advised to talk to a Saint Paul College Transfer Specialist in the Transfer Center as transfer options are more limited. The AAS degree requires 20 credits of general education (MnTC) courses. Additional general education courses typically would be required to complete a Bachelor’s degree for students who transfer, particularly to colleges with which articulation agreements do not exist. Refer to the Transfer Articulation Agreements Table.

Understanding Transfer of Credits

The receiving college or university decides which credits transfer and if those credits meet its degree requirements; however; a course that meets a Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) goal at Saint Paul College will meet the same goal at a Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institution. Note: A course can meet a Minnesota Transfer Goal at the sending institution and yet may or may not be considered equivalent to a course at the receiving institution. The accreditation of both the sending and receiving institution can affect the transfer of credits earned, but it is not the only factor in determining transfer of credits.

Institutions accept credits from courses and programs like those they offer. They look for similarity in course goals, content and level: "like" transfers to "like." The name of a course is not sufficient to determine equivalency. Not everything that transfers counts toward graduation. Bachelor's degree programs usually count credits in three categories: general education, major/minor courses and prerequisites/electives. The key question is, "Will your credits fulfill requirements of the degree or program you choose?"

A change in career goal or major might make it difficult to complete all degree requirements within the usual number of graduation credits.

Colleges and universities differ in how they accept courses and other types of college credits (CLEP, AP, international credits, etc.).

Since requirements and acceptance of Saint Paul College credits differ from one college to another, it is important to talk to a Saint Paul College Transfer Specialist, consult college catalogs and Web sites and talk to advisors at the four-year institution. Transfer Specialists and other transfer resources are available in the Transfer Center. Transfer guides to four-year institutions may be available to provide guidance in selecting the courses intended to transfer from Saint Paul College. Also access the Saint Paul College Web site (www.saintpaul.edu) or the Minnesota Transfer Web site (www.mntransfer.org) for more information.

Obtain the following materials and information from the four-year institution:

• College catalog

• Transfer brochure, if available

• Information about admissions criteria and materials required for admission (e.g., transcripts, test scores, portfolio, etc.) Note that some majors have limited enrollments and/or special admission requirements such as higher grade point averages.

• Information on financial aid (how to apply and by what date).

Note: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the University of Minnesota have high school preparation requirements for admission. Consult an advisor at your intended transfer school for more information.

After reviewing this information, contact the Transfer Center or someone in the division or program of interest. Be sure to ask about course transfer and admissions criteria.

Applying for Transfer Admission (at other Institutions)

Application for admission is the first step in transferring. Fill out the application early, prior to the deadline and enclose the required application fee.

Request official transcripts be sent from all previously attended institutions. The student is also required to provide a high school transcript or GED test scores.

Make certain the college or university has been supplied with all the necessary paperwork. Most colleges make no decisions until all required documents are filed.

If nothing has been heard from the intended college of transfer after one month, call to check on application status.

After receiving notification of acceptance, transcripted credits will be evaluated for transfer. A written evaluation should explain which courses transfer and which do not. How courses specifically meet degree requirements may not be decided until orientation or selection of a major.

Call the credit evaluator in the Office of Enrollment Services with questions or to find out why judgments were made about specific courses. Each student has the right to an appeal. See Your Rights as a Transfer Student.

Your Rights as a Transfer Student

Students are entitled to:

• A clear, understandable statement of an institution's transfer policy.



• A fair credit review and an explanation of why credits were or were not accepted.



• A copy of the formal appeals process.



• A review of eligibility for financial aid or scholarships.

Steps in the Appeals Process:

1. The student fills out an appeals form. Supplemental information provided to reviewers can include: a syllabus, course description, or reading list, depending upon the type of appeal.



2. A review by the appropriate department or committee will be conducted.



3. The decision is conveyed in writing to the student.



4. The student may appeal the decision.

For help with transfer questions or concerns, contact the Transfer Center or your advisor at the transfer college.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

Saint Paul College has formed articulation agreements with a number of public and private institutions to assist students following some AS, AAS, diploma or certificate programs with their transfer goals. Please see a Transfer Specialist for further information or see the Transfer Articulation Agreements Table.

General Transfer Table 2007-2008

(for students following the Associate in Arts or other general transfer)

The following table summarizes transfer to many colleges and universities. Students who are planning to transfer to other institutions should work with Transfer Specialists at Saint Paul College and the college to which they are transferring. Certain majors require specialized coursework, so the following provides a guide for general transfer; it is not intended to cover specific requirements for all majors. Admission requirements may vary depending on the major the student is pursuing. Students should consult with the transfer college and use transfer guides to find out admission deadlines and requirements. Note: Students are free to explore transfer to any college, including colleges not listed in the following table.

Transfer guides are available for many of the colleges listed - go to www.saintpaul.edu, click on "current students," "Transfer Center," and "4 year guides" listed in the gray box. Transfer guides are also available in the Transfer Center, room 159.

Saint Paul College	Degree/Major Offered	Transfer Institution
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	All Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
AA/AS BA	BA Psychology	Argosy University
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	Augsburg College
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	Bethel University
AA/AS	BS Business or Information Technology	Technology Capella University
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	College of St. Catherine
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	College of St. Scholastica
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	Concordia University
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	Hamline University
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	Macalester College
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	Northwestern College
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	Saint Mary's University, Mpls
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	University of Minnesota
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	University of North Dakota
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	University of Wisconsin-River Falls
AA/MnTC	Various Majors	University of Wisconsin - Stout
Selected Liberal Arts Courses	Various Majors	University of St. Thomas

Transfer Articulation Agreements Table 2007-2008

(for students following specified AS, AAS, diploma or certificate programs)

Saint Paul College has formed articulation agreements with a number of public and private institutions to assist students with their transfer goals. These agreements facilitate credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. Please see a Transfer Specialist for additional information. Additional general education credits will likely be required to complete a degree. The number of credits that transfer may vary depending on the program. Note: Students are free to explore transfer to any college, including colleges not listed in the Articulation Agreements Table; however, the number of credits that transfer may be more limited.