Transfer
Options
At Monroe
County Community College, students can earn the first two years of a bachelor's
degree by selecting courses that transfer to four-year institutions.
MCCC works
with four-year colleges and universitites to develop curricular guides
which explain what courses must be taken at MCCC. These curricular guides
(available in the Career Center located in the Admissions and Guidance
area and on-line) vary depending on the specific four-year college or
university the student plans to attend. To ensure the transferability
of credits to a specific four-year college or university and program,
it is essential that the transfer student identify the college or university
and curriculum as soon as possible, consult with a faculty advisor, and
follow the appropriate transfer curriculum guide.
GENERAL EDUCATION TRANSFER DISTRIBUTION
REQUIREMENTS
Four-year colleges and universities have university wide requirements
called “general education core curriculum.” Usually, colleges
and universities expect most of these requirements to be met during the
first two years of a four-year program of study. Colleges within a university
may also have general education requirements beyond the university-wide
requirements. Usually, these requirements can be met at Monroe County
Community College.
Students who attend MCCC prior to transferring to a four-year college
or university will be taking courses at MCCC recommended by the specific
four-year college where they intend to receive a bachelor’s degree
(four-year degree).
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
The majority of the courses offered by the Humanities/ Social Science
and Science/Mathematics Divisions can be transferred to a four-year college
or university. These courses and sequences can be used to meet specific
program requirements in areas such as pre-professional programs in architecture,
biology, chiropractic, computer science, education (elementary, secondary,
and special), chemistry, criminal justice, engineering, journalism, law,
mathematics, medicine, mortuary science, nursing, occupational therapy,
optometry, pharmacy, physics, psychology, social work, and veterinary
medicine. These courses and sequences are also used to fulfill general
education distribution requirements at four-year colleges and universities.
Some of the courses and sequences offered by the Business, Health Sciences,
and Industrial Technology Divisions may also transfer to specialized programs
at four-year colleges and universities in accounting, business administration,
engineering technology, and nursing.
First- and second-year college level courses and sequences in the following
disciplines are frequently taken for transfer credit: accounting, art,
astronomy, biology, business administration, business law, business management,
chemistry, computer informa-tion systems, drama, earth science, economics,
engineering drawing, English composition, foreign language, geography,
history, humanities, journalism, literature, mathematics, music, philosophy,
physics, physical science, political science, psychology, sociology, and
social work.
PRE-EDUCATION PROGRAMS
One of the transfer programs at MCCC leads to a degree in education. Students
interested in elementary education are able to transfer a large number
of introductory courses such as English composition, history, mathematics,
political science, science, and speech. This program also contains art,
literature, mathematics, and music courses, which are specifically geared
to students planning a degree in elementary education at a four-year institution.
Those interested in teaching at the secondary level also have many classes
available for transfer. Classes in art, English composition, dramatic
arts, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, political science,
psychology, science, sociology, and speech are frequently taken for transfer
credit.
Students interested in Special Education may take transfer classes whether
they are interested in a Secondary Education endorsement or an Elementary
Education endorsement. Students may also specialize in Health Education
and may take courses here that transfer for Health Education. MCCC also
offers a class (EDUC 151 Exploring Teaching) which fulfills the pre-teaching
requirement of many four-year institutions.
PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
The recommended engineering transfer program should enable the student
to transfer to any of the engineering colleges in the state with a very
favorable situation for transfer credit and choice of specific engineering
program. It is advisable for an engineering student to make a choice of
an engineering college and a specific curriculum as soon as possible,
consult with their faculty advisor, and follow transfer guides available
in the Career Center.
The recommended engineering transfer
program includes:
4 or 5 semesters of mathematics through MATH 273.
2 semesters of calculus-based physics.
2 semesters of chemistry (4 semesters for chemical engineering majors).
2 semesters of English (composition and literature).
2 semesters of humanities (art, communication, journalism, music, philosophy,
speech).
2 semesters of social science (anthropology, history, economics, geography,
political science, psychology, sociology, and social work).
Many engineering programs have a specific
requirement of Microeconomics (ECON 252).
Coursework may also be required in the following areas depending upon
the college and engineering degree program the student chooses: drafting,
computer aided design, structured programming, linear algebra, statistics,
biological sciences, and business administration.
CHEMISTRY PROGRAM
This Associate of Science degree with specialization in Chemistry is designed
to provide the first two years of study for students who intend to continue
their education in chemistry or other natural sciences. This degree (with
careful selection of electives) will also be useful for students in the
pre- professional study of medicine and related fields, as well as students
who seek careers as laboratory technicians after completing an Associates
Degree. Students transferring to another college should obtain information
early from the college concerning specific degree requirements.
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS
In addition to fulfilling the humanities and social science general education
distribution requirements at four-year colleges and universities, humanities
and social science courses can be transferred as components of a baccalaureate
degree program in fields such as anthropology, art, communication, education,
English language and literature, foreign language, history, journalism,
police administration/law enforcement, political science, pre-law, psychology,
social work, and sociology.
Humanities and social science classes which are most frequently taken
for transfer credit are courses in English composition, history, literature,
political science, psychology, sociology, and speech. Depending on the
student’s program and the requirements of the four-year college or
university, courses in art, anthropology, dance, dramatic arts, foreign
language, geography, journalism, philosophy, and social work are also
offered for transfer credit.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
This program prepares MCCC graduates for positions in law enforcement
which require an Associate of Applied Science degree. Check with your
advisor and planned transfer schools for more details about transferring.
PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Students desiring to enter professional health careers such as chiropractic,
dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine typically can transfer
coursework in the following areas to four-year colleges and universities:
4 semesters of chemistry (general and
organic, including laboratory).
2 semesters of biology.
2 semesters of physics.
2 semesters of mathematics.
2 semesters of English language and literature.
2 semesters of humanities (art, communication, journalism, music, philosophy,
speech).
2 semesters of social science (anthropology, history, economics, geography,
political science, psychology, sociology, and social work).
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROGRAMS
Students interested in health occupations may select a health program
of study at MCCC or take reparatory work here that will transfer to four-year
colleges or universities.
Students who complete an associate’s degree in nursing or respiratory
therapy may also wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree. As a registered
nurse, for example, students have several options for Bachelor of Science
in nursing completion programs available in Southeast Michigan and Northwest
Ohio. Students should talk to a faculty advisor for details.
PRE-BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
Students who wish to pursue four-year degrees in Business Administration
may begin their education at MCCC. Transfer students may choose a variety
of options for completing their first two years of study toward a Bachelor
of Business Administration degree. When pursuing any of these options,
students should consult with an MCCC counselor or advisor and the institution
they intend to transfer to when deciding which courses to take. The suggested
options for transfer students include:
- Pursue an Associate of Science degree
and include business and pre-business electives.
- Pursue an Associate of Arts degree and
include business and pre-business electives.
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree with
Siena Heights University taking up to 90 credits at MCCC.
- Select and complete classes that transfer
to the four-year college or university of choice. Do not pursue an associate’s
degree.
All students who wish to earn an associate’s
degree must complete the general requirements for graduation and meet
specific degree requirements beginning on page 35.
TYPICAL BUSINESS/PRE-BUSINESS ELECTIVES
(These courses may also be required for some programs.)
BUSAD 151 Introduction to Business
CIS 130 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
ACCTG 151 Accounting Principles
ACCTG 152 Accounting Principles
ACCTG 252 Cost Accounting
BMGT 201 Principles of Management
BSLW 251 Business Law
ECON 251 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 252 Principles of Microeconomics
MATH 162 Introduction to Statistics
MATH 171 Calculus I
MCOM 201 Principles of Marketing
Other MCCC accounting, business, and management
courses may transfer to some four-year institutions. Students should contact
their prospective four-year institutions before registering for elective
classes at MCCC.
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science
may earn an associate’s at MCCC then transfer to a four-year institution.
Students have the opportunity to take courses leading to an Associate
of Science degree which could include various computer science courses,
or they may take courses leading to the Associate of Applied Science in
CIS. Either of these will prepare the student to transfer to a four-year
institution. MCCC has a signed transfer agreement with the University
of Michigan, Dearborn which indicates specific courses to take to transfer
directly into the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program. Students
should seek assistance from a counselor or an academic advisor in the
CIS program.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Although industrial technology programs are designed as career programs
for entry into jobs after the completion of a certificate or associate
degree, Monroe County Community College has transfer agreements with several
universities. The University of Toledo, Wayne State University, Eastern
Michigan University, Ferris State University, and Siena Heights University
allow direct transfer of several of MCCC’s two-year industrial technology
programs.
Many MCCC graduates earn a Bachelor of Engineering Technology degree after
receiving an Associate of Applied Science degree from MCCC. Some students
use their technical credits earned at MCCC as their area major in teacher
education programs.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
In conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship
and Training, apprentice-ship training is available in such trades as
electrician, machine repair, machinist, millwright, diemaker, and welder.
All of these programs can be tailored to meet the needs of individual
companies. College representatives, in discussion with local employers,
can design unique programs of study to suit a particular industry.
page last updated:
March 7, 2007
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