Part I. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is the result of a collaborative effort by all of the two- and four-year public colleges and universities in Minnesota to help students transfer their work in lower-division general education. Each institution certifies the courses for the ten goal areas within the MnTC.
To complete SMSU’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum:
- Students must complete a minimum of 42 credits.
- Some courses may fulfill two MnTC goal areas, but this does not reduce the 42 credit requirement.
- The MnTC must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Science lecture and lab are considered to be one course.
Tip: Search the online schedule of classes using the "MN Transfer Curriculum Goal" tab to find currently offered courses designated MnTC Goals 1-10.
Note: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses with a grade of "D" are accepted for the LEP/MnTC only from MnSCU institutions.
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- MnTC Goal 01: Communication
- MnTC Goal 02: Critical Thinking
- MnTC Goal 03: Natural Sciences
- MnTC Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
- MnTC Goal 05: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- MnTC Goal 06: The Humanities and Fine Arts
- MnTC Goal 07: Human Diversity
- MnTC Goal 08: Global Perspective
- MnTC Goal 09: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- MnTC Goal 10: People and the Environment
MnTC Goal 01: Communication
(3 courses, 10 credits)
Complete COMM 110 and ENG 151 (English for Multilingual Speakers may complete EMLS 150 and EMLS 151 as substitutes for ENG 151 and COMM 110) by the end of the first year at SMSU.
ENG 151 or EMLS 151 with grades of C or higher are pre-requisite for ENG 251, ENG 351 or PHIL 303.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Essentials of Public Presentations | 3 |
| EMLS 150 | Advanced Listening and Speaking | 4 |
| EMLS 151 | Advanced Writing and Reading | 4 |
| ENG 151 | Academic Writing | 4 |
| ENG 251 | Writing in Professions | 3 |
| ENG 351 | Writing in Medical & Health Professions | 3 |
| PHIL 303 | Ethical Issues in Professional Life | 3 |
- EMLS 151 Advanced Writing and Reading (4 cr.) and EMLS 150 Advanced Listening and Speaking (4 cr.)only for students in the English for Multilingual Speakers Program (EMLS).
- ENG 351 Writing in Medical & Health Professions (3 cr.): Students with majors related to health or medicine are invited to take this course.
MnTC Goal 02: Critical Thinking
Goal 2 is satisfied by the completion of the other 9 MNTC goal areas.
MnTC Goal 03: Natural Sciences
(2 courses with labs, 8 credits)
Two courses with labs from different disciplines, chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 250 | Sustainable Gardening | 4 |
| BIOL 100 | Biology in the Modern World | 3 |
| BIOL 100L | Biology in Modern World Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 120 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 120L | Conservation Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 200 | Introduction to Cellular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 200L | Introduction to Cellular Biology Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 201 | Introduction to Biodiversity & Evolution | 3 |
| CHEM 110 | Our Chemical World | 3 |
| CHEM 110L | Our Chemical World Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 121 | Basic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 121L | Basic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 231 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 231L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| ENVS 100 | Earth Science | 3 |
| ENVS 100L | Earth Science Lab | 1 |
| ENVS 101 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| ENVS 101L | Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| ENVS 180 | Environmental Science: Introduction | 3 |
| ENVS 180L | Environmental Science: Introduction Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 120 | Introductory Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 120L | Introductory Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 121 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 121L | Introduction to Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 141 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 141L | College Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 181 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 181L | University Physics I Lab | 1 |
MnTC Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
(1 course, 3-5 credits)
One course chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DATA 100 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MATH 101 | Great Ideas of Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 115 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 125 | Trigonometry & Special Functions | 3 |
| MATH 135 | Precalculus | 5 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 200 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL 340 | Logic | 3 |
MnTC Goal 05: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
(2 courses, 6 credits)
Two courses from different disciplines chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 110 | The Real World of Economics | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 300 | Introduction to Cooperatives | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| HIST 210 | Contemporary World History | 3 |
| HIST 242 | Early Europe | 3 |
| HIST 243 | Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIST 310 | Environmental History | 3 |
| HIST 311 | World in War & Crisis: 1895-1949 | 3 |
| HIST 312 | World in War and Crisis: 1949-Today | 3 |
| HIST 314 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST 349 | World War Two | 3 |
| JUAD 144 | Introduction to Justice & Society | 3 |
| JUAD 220 | Criminal Justice in Pop Culture | 3 |
| POL 200 | International Relations | 3 |
| POL 220 | American National Government | 3 |
| POL 221 | State Government | 3 |
| POL 227 | Courts and the Law | 3 |
| POL 252 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 220 | Social Problems | 3 |
MnTC Goal 06: The Humanities and Fine Arts
(2 courses, 6 credits)
Two courses from different disciplines chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 3 |
| ART 102 | Foundations of Art & Design 2D | 3 |
| ART 103 | Foundations of Art and Design 3D | 3 |
| ART 150 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 151 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 350 | Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| ENG 107 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| HUMT 201 | Origins of Western Civilization | 3 |
| HUMT 202 | European Middle Ages & Renaissance | 3 |
| HUMT 203 | Thought and Culture in the Modern Era | 3 |
| HUMT 240 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| HUMT 250 | Dare to Know | 3 |
| LIT 100 | Literature: Human Diversity | 3 |
| LIT 120 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| LIT 150 | Literature: Global Perspective | 3 |
| LIT 170 | Literature: People & Environment | 3 |
| LIT 200 | Literature: Rural/Regional Experience | 3 |
| LIT 261 | Novel | 3 |
| LIT 262 | Short Story | 3 |
| LIT 263 | Poetry | 3 |
| LIT 264 | World Drama | 3 |
| LIT 265 | Literature and Film | 3 |
| LIT 266 | Fiction | 3 |
| MUS 100 | Introduction to Music | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Survey of World Music | 3 |
| MUS 102 | American Music | 3 |
| MUS 104 | Popular Music | 3 |
| MUS 381 | Music History: Medieval through Baroque | 3 |
| MUS 382 | Music History: Classic-20th Century | 3 |
| PHIL 100 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 201 | Aesthetics | 3 |
| PHIL 230 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Philosophy Through Film | 3 |
| THTR 100 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| THTR 220 | Film & Television Appreciation | 3 |
MnTC Goal 07: Human Diversity
(1 course, 3 credits)
One course chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 228 | Exploring Diversity Through Family Storytelling | 3 |
| COMM 230 | Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| HIST 221 | Early America: History of the U.S. from the Colonial Era to the Civil War | 3 |
| HIST 222 | Modern America: History of the U.S. from 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 359 | African-American History:1500 to the Present | 3 |
| HUMT 230 | World Religions | 3 |
| INDS 101 | Introduction to Indigenous Nations and Dakota Studies | 3 |
| JUAD 300 | Women and Justice | 3 |
| JUAD 315 | Effects of Poverty and Race on American Justice | 3 |
| LIT 100 | Literature: Human Diversity | 3 |
| LIT 335 | African American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 340 | Sexuality and Gender in Literature | 3 |
| LIT 355 | Native American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 375 | Womens Literature | 3 |
| PHIL 310 | The Philosophy of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| PSYC 360 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 211 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SOCI 212 | Human Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 270 | Gender Issues | 3 |
| SOCI 324 | Sociology of Sexualities | 3 |
| SOCI 331 | Racial & Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Beginning Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | Beginning Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| THTR 440 | Theatre History II | 3 |
MnTC Goal 08: Global Perspective
(1 course, 3-4 credits)
One course chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 350 | Contemporary Art History | 3 |
| COMM 228 | Exploring Diversity Through Family Storytelling | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GLBL 180 | Introduction to Global Food and Culture | 3 |
| GLBL 299 | Global Studies Seminar | 3 |
| GLBL 399 | Global Studies Seminar | 3 |
| GLBL 499 | Global Studies Seminar | 3 |
| HIST 210 | Contemporary World History | 3 |
| HIST 242 | Early Europe | 3 |
| HIST 243 | Modern Europe | 3 |
| HIST 311 | World in War & Crisis: 1895-1949 | 3 |
| HIST 312 | World in War and Crisis: 1949-Today | 3 |
| HIST 314 | Modern Latin America | 3 |
| HIST 349 | World War Two | 3 |
| HIST 351 | Origins of Islamic Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 385 | War and Peace in the Middle East | 3 |
| HUMT 230 | World Religions | 3 |
| LIT 150 | Literature: Global Perspective | 3 |
| LIT 264 | World Drama | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Survey of World Music | 3 |
| PHIL 240 | Philosophy East and West | 3 |
| POL 200 | International Relations | 3 |
| POL 217 | Global Politics | 3 |
| POL 252 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| SOCI 270 | Gender Issues | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Beginning Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 102 | Beginning Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| THTR 435 | Theatre History I | 3 |
| THTR 440 | Theatre History II | 3 |
MnTC Goal 09: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
(1 course, 3 credits)
One course chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 300 | Introduction to Cooperatives | 3 |
| HIST 221 | Early America: History of the U.S. from the Colonial Era to the Civil War | 3 |
| HIST 222 | Modern America: History of the U.S. from 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 359 | African-American History:1500 to the Present | 3 |
| JUAD 144 | Introduction to Justice & Society | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 105 | Ethical Issues in Business | 3 |
| PHIL 107 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 322 | Medical and Bioethics | 3 |
| PHIL 330 | History of Philosophy: Ethics | 3 |
| PHIL 331 | History of Philosophy: Social & Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POL 217 | Global Politics | 3 |
| POL 220 | American National Government | 3 |
| POL 221 | State Government | 3 |
| POL 324 | Local Politics | 3 |
| SOCI 220 | Social Problems | 3 |
MnTC Goal 10: People and the Environment
(1 course, 3 credits)
One course chosen from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 120 | Conservation Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 120L | Conservation Biology Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 110 | Our Chemical World | 3 |
| ENVS 100 | Earth Science | 3 |
| ENVS 100L | Earth Science Lab | 1 |
| ENVS 180 | Environmental Science: Introduction | 3 |
| ENVS 180L | Environmental Science: Introduction Lab | 1 |
| GEOG 101 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| HIST 310 | Environmental History | 3 |
| LIT 170 | Literature: People & Environment | 3 |
| PHIL 107 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |