Note 1: This equivalency guide is for the 2007-2008 catalog for Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the 2006-2008 Minnesota West catalog.
Note 2: This equivalency table is a general guide to transfer of coursework to MSU. It is recommended that students refer to a copy of the 2007-2008 MSU catalog for the specific program requirements. Our catalog is available online at http://www.mnsu.edu/bulletins/undergraduate/
Note 3: Students transferring with an Associate in Arts Degree or a completed Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) will satisfy the MSU general education requirements.
Note 4: Students transferring with an Associate in Science or an Associate in Applied Science and with less than a completed MnTC will have to complete additional general education requirements.
Note 5: Students transferring without a degree or a completed MnTC will have their already completed general education coursework applied to the MSU general education, but will have to complete the remainder of the MSU general education requirements.
Note 6: Some majors and minors at MSU require specific general education courses. Please review the MSU catalog to determine the appropriate general education requirements for your selected major.
Note 7: Courses noted as elective credit will not satisfy general education or major or minor requirements, but will transfer and count toward the total credits needed for graduation.
Note 8: "No credit" courses will not transfer.
Note 9: Courses do not have a direct equivalent course at MSU, but will be used in the MnTC goal noted in the far right column.
Note 10: These courses are technical in nature and are limited to 16 semester (24 quarter) hours of transfer credit.
Note 11: Science courses equated to MnTC Area 3A satisfy the lab science requirement. Courses equated to MnTC Area 3B meet the non-lab science requirement.
Any questions pertaining to this guide or to other transfer issues may be directed to your community college transfer specialist or counselor. Questions may also be directed to the MSU Admissions Office. Phone: 507-389-1822 or toll free: 800-722-0544 or by email to transfer@mnsu.edu
Updated 5-23-8
| MN West Number | MN West Course 2006-2008 | MSU Equivalent Course 2007-2008 | MnTC Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting (ACCT) | |||
| 1102 & 1103 | College Accounting Concepts I & II | ACCT 200 if both taken | |
| 1110 - 2135 | See Note 10 | ||
| Administrative Assistant (ADSA) | |||
| 1100 - 1200 | See Note 10 | ||
| Medical Administrative Secretary (ADSM) | |||
| 1100 - 2297 | See Note 10 | ||
| Agriculture (AGRI) | |||
| 1101 - 2299 | See Note 10 | ||
| Art (ART) | |||
| 1101 | Beginning Drawing | ART 110 | 6 |
| 1103 | Display & Exhibition | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 1114 | Watercolor | ART 245 | 6 |
| 1115 | Beginning Painting | ART 240 | 6 |
| 1118 | Arts & Crafts | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 1120 | Art Appreciation | ART 160 | 6 |
| 1124 | Intro to Ceramics | ART 250 | 6 |
| 2201 | Intermediate Drawing | ART 210 | 6 |
| 2215 | Intermediate Painting | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 2224 | Intermediate Ceramics | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 2230 | Computer Graphics | ART 200 | 6 |
| 2232 | Advanced Computer Graphics | 200 Level Elective | 6 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 2240, 2245 | Art History I & II | ART 260, 261 | 6, 8 |
| Auto Mechanics (AUTO) | |||
| 1100 - 2190 | See Note 10 | ||
| Aviation (AVIA) | |||
| 1100 | Private Pilot Ground School | ||
| Biology (BIOL) | |||
| 1100 | Survey of Biological Sciences | Elective credit | |
| 1110 | Principles of Biology | BIOL 100 | 3A |
| 1115 | Human Biology | BIOL 100 | 3A |
| 2201 | Human Anatomy | See Note 9 | 3A |
| 2202 | Human Physiology | See Note 9 | 3A |
| 2220 | Animal Biology | BIOL 316 | 3A |
| 2230 | Plant Biology | BIOL 217 | 3A |
| 2235 | Special Topics in Biology | ||
| 2240 | Genetics | BIOL 211 | 3A |
| 2245 | Medical Terminology | HLTH 321 | |
| 2270 | Microbiology | BIOL 270 | 3A |
| Biotechnology (BIOT) | |||
| 1101 - 2297 | See Note 10 | ||
| Business (BUS) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Business | MRKT 100 | |
| 1104 | Business Mathematics | Elective credit | |
| 2200 | Intro to Management Info Systems | Elective credit | |
| 2201, 2202 | Principles of Accounting I & II | ACCT 200, 210 | |
| 2221 - 2233 | Elective credit | ||
| 2241 | Business Law | BLAW 200 | |
| 2242 | Business Communications | Elective credit | |
| 2275 - 2297 | Elective credit | ||
| Career Orientation/Personal Development (CAOR) | |||
| 1101 - 2235 | Elective credit | ||
| Carpentry (CRPT) | |||
| 1101 - 2280 | See Note 10 | ||
| Chemistry (CHEM) | |||
| 1100 | Intro to Chemistry | CHEM 100 | 3A |
| 1101 | General Inorganic Chemistry I | CHEM 201 | 3A |
| 1102 | General Inorganic Chemistry II | CHEM 202 | |
| 1150 | Survey of Chemistry | See Note 9 | 3A |
| 2201, 2202 | Organic Chemistry I & II | CHEM 320, 321 | |
| Child Development (CDEV) | |||
| 1200 | See Note 10 | ||
| 1240 | Family Relations | 200 Level Elective | |
| 1262 - 1266 | 100 Level Elective | ||
| 1268 | Children's Health, Nutrition and Safety Lab | 200 Level Elective | |
| 1269 | Guidance: Managing the Physcial and Social Environmental Lab | 100 Level Elective | |
| 1340 - 2560 | See Note 6 | ||
| Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADS) | |||
| 1121 - 2190 | See Note 10 | ||
| Computer Science (CSCI) | |||
| 1100 - 2290 | Elective credit | ||
| Computer Support Technician (CST) | |||
| 1111- 2999 | See Note 10 | ||
| CTBU 0437 | See Note 10 | ||
| CTIT 0159 | See Note 10 | ||
| Cosmetology | |||
| COSM 1100 - 1215 | See Note 10 | ||
| COSR 1100 - 1115 | See Note 10 | ||
| Dental Assistant (DEN) | |||
| 1100 - 1185 | See Note 10 | ||
| Diesel Technology (DSL) | |||
| 1100 - 2180 | See Note 10 | ||
| Economics (ECON) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Economics | ECON 100 | 5 |
| 2201, 2202 | Principles of Macro, Micro | ECON 201, 202 | 5 |
| Electrical Core (ELCO) | |||
| 1100 - 1106 | See Note 10 | ||
| Electrician (ELEC) | |||
| 1200 - 2260 | See Note 10 | ||
| Powerline (ELPL) | |||
| 1100 - 2236 | See Note 10 | ||
| Telecommunications (ELTL) | |||
| 1102 - 2235 | See Note 10 | ||
| Electric Utility Technician (ELUT) | |||
| 1101 - 2140 | See Note 10 | ||
| Windsmith (ELWT) | |||
| 1100 - 1150 | See Note 10 | ||
| Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | |||
| 1101 - 1109 | See Note 10 | ||
| 1110 | First Responder Basic | HLTH 210 | |
| 1111 - 2103 | See Note 6 | ||
| English (ENGL) | |||
| 90 | Essentials of Writing | No credit | |
| 1101 | Composition I | ENG 101 | 1A |
| 1102 | Composition II | See Note 9 | 1C |
| 1105 | Intro to Literature | ENG 110 | 6, 7 |
| 2201, 2202 | Survey of American Lit I & II | See Note 9 | 6, 7 |
| 2203 | Midwestern Literature | ENG 214 | 6 |
| 2221, 2222 | Survey of British Lit I & II | See Note 9 | 6, 8 |
| 2231 | Classical Mythology | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 2235 | Special Topics in Literature | See Note 9 | 6, 7 |
| 2243 | Composition: Creative Writing | ENG 242 | 1C, 6 |
| 2276 | Composition: Technical Writing | See Note 9 | 1C, 6 |
| Engineering (ENGR) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Engineering | See Note 10 | |
| 2214, 2215 | Engineering Mechanics | MET 322 if both taken | |
| 2235 | Special Topics in Engineering | Elective credit | |
| 2240, 2241 | Circuit Analysis I & Lab | EET 113 if both taken | |
| 2250, 2251 | Circuit Analysis II & Lab | See Note 10 | |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | |||
| 0090, 0091 | No credit | ||
| Esthetician (ESTH) | |||
| 1100 | Estheology Clinic/License Preparation | See Note 10 | |
| Farm Business Management (FBMT) | |||
| 1112 - 2345 | See Note 10 | ||
| Farm Business Management Advanced (FBMA) | |||
| 2100 - 2239 | See Note 10 | ||
| Fluid Power (FLPW) | |||
| 1100 - 2200 | See Note 10 | ||
| Fire Prevention (FRPT) | |||
| 1100 - 1175 | See Note 10 | ||
| Geography (GEOG) | |||
| 1100 | Intro to Geography | GEOG 100 | 5, 8 |
| 1101 | Intro to Physical Geography | GEOG 101 | 5, 10 |
| 2140 | Intro to Meteorology | GEOG 217 | 5 |
| 2250 | Minnesota Geography | See Note 9 | 5 |
| Graphic Design (GRC) | |||
| 1100 - 2910 | See Note 10 | ||
| General Studies | |||
| GSCL 1105 - 1120 | See Note 10 | ||
| Health (HLTH) | |||
| 1101 | Personal Wellness | HLTH 101 | |
| 1110 | Dimensions of Community/Public | Elective credit | |
| 1115 | Community CPR & First Aid Basics | Elective credit | |
| 1116 | CPR/First Aid Review | HLTH 215 | |
| 1117 | CPR for the Pro Rescuer & First Aid | HLTH 215 | |
| 1120 | Comprehensive CPR & Other Aid | HLTH 210 | |
| 1130 | Stress Management and Relaxation | Elective credit | |
| 2210 | Human Sexuality | HLTH 209 | |
| 2220 | Drugs, Society, & the Individual | HLTH 310 | |
| 2235 | Special Topics | Elective credit | |
| 2240 | Basic Nutrition | FCS 140 | |
| Health Care (HC) | |||
| 1115 - 2120 | See Note 10 | ||
| Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) | |||
| 1100 - 2110 | See Note 10 | ||
| History (HIST) | |||
| 1101, 1102 | American History I & II | HIST 190, 191 | 5, 7 |
| 1105 | Minnesota History | See Note 9 | 5 |
| 1111, 1112 | Western Civilization I & II | Credit in European History | 5, 6, 8 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | HIST 150 | |
| Human Services (HSER) | |||
| 1101 - 2298 | Elective credit | ||
| Humanities (HUM) | |||
| 2121 | The Turbulent Sixties | HUM 250 | 6, 7 |
| 2201 | The Many Faces of Mexico | 200 Level Elective | 6, 7 |
| 2235 | Special Topics in Humanities | See Note 9 | 7 |
| Lamb & Wool Management (LWMP) | |||
| 1001 - 1502 | See Note 10 | ||
| Law Enforcement (LAWE) | |||
| 1100 | Law Enforcement Orient/Practicum | 100 Level Elective | |
| 1101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | LAWE 131 | |
| 1110 | Criminal Law | LAWE 231 | |
| 2197 | Internship Elective | 200 Level Elective | |
| 2201 | Criminal Investigation/Interview, and Interrogation | LAWE 233 | |
| 2223 | Applied Writing: Law Enforcement | 200 Level Elective | |
| 2231 | Patrol Operations | LAWE 431 | |
| 2251 | Psychology of Law Enforcement | LAWE 331 | |
| 2294 - 2296 | 200 Level Elective | ||
| Machine Tool (MACH) | |||
| 1100 - 2185 | See Note 10 | ||
| Manicurist (NAIL) | |||
| 1101 - 1200 | See Note 10 | ||
| Mathematics (MATH) | |||
| 0092 - 0099 | No credit | ||
| 1100 | Integrated Math | See Note 9 | 4 |
| 1105 | Intro to Probability & Statistics | STAT 154 & ECON 207 | 4 |
| 1107 | Concepts in Math | MATH 110 | 4 |
| 1111 | College Algebra | MATH 112 | 4 |
| 1113 | Pre-Calculus | MATH 113 | 4 |
| 1121 | Calculus I | MATH 121 | 4 |
| 1122 | Calculus II | MATH 122 | 4 |
| 2201 | Calculus III | MATH 223 | 4 |
| 2205 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | MATH 321 | 4 |
| 2235 | Special Topics Mathematics | Elective credit | |
| Meat Merchandising (MTMC) | |||
| 1100 - 2235 | See Note 10 | ||
| Medical Assisting (MEDA) | |||
| 1105 - 2235 | See Note 10 | ||
| Medical Laboratory Technician (MDLT) | |||
| 1100 - 2235 | See Note 10 | ||
| Massage Therapy (MSTH) | |||
| 1100 - 1125 | See Note 10 | ||
| Music (MUSC) | |||
| 1101 | Fundamentals of Music | MUS 130 | 6 |
| 1102 | Midi Music | MUS 281 | |
| 1104 | American Popular Music | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 1105 | Enjoying Music | MUS 120 | 6 |
| 1106 | Jazz Band | MUS 115 | 6, 11 |
| 1107 | Concert Band | MUS 111 | 6, 11 |
| 1111, 1112 | Chorale | MUS 101, 101 | 6, 11 |
| 1131, 1132 | Pop Singers | MUS 103, 103 | 6, 11 |
| 1140, 1141 | Piano Lessons | MUS 261, 261 | 6 |
| 1145, 1146 | Vocal Lessons | MUS 251, 251 | 6 |
| 2106 | Jazz Band | MUS 115 | 6, 11 |
| 2108 | Concert Band | MUS 111 | 6, 11 |
| 2111, 2112 | Chorale | MUS 101, 101 | 6, 11 |
| 2131, 2132 | Pop Singers | MUS 103, 103 | 6, 11 |
| 2140, 2141 | Piano Lessons | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 2145, 2146 | Vocal Lessons | See Note 9 | 6 |
| Natural Science (NSCI) | |||
| 1100 | Issues in the Environment | See Note 9 | 8, 9, 10 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | Evaluated by department | |
| Nursing (NURS) | |||
| 1100 - 2280 | Elective credit | ||
| Physical Education (PHED) | |||
| 1101 | Found of Health, Phy. Ed., & Rec | HP 160 | 11 |
| 1106 | Psychology of Winning | See Note 9 | |
| 1110 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries I | See Note 9 | |
| 1114 | Physical Agility & Self Defense | HP 190 | 11 |
| 1120 | Beginning Archery | PE Activity Credit | 11 |
| 1125 | Aerobics | PE Activity Credit | 11 |
| 1130 | Physical Fitness for Life | HP 103 | 11 |
| 1135 - 1160 | PE Activity Credit | 11 | |
| 1170, 2170 | Intercollegiate Football | HP 154, 154 | 11 |
| 1171, 2171 | Intercollegiate Volleyball | HP 149, 149 | 11 |
| 1172, 2172 | Intercollegiate Men's Basketball | HP 155, 155 | 11 |
| 1173, 2173 | Intercollegiate Women's Basketball | HP 155, 155 | 11 |
| 1174, 2174 | Intercollegiate Wrestling | HP 150, 150 | 11 |
| 1175, 2175 | Intercollegiate Women's Softball | See Note 9 | 11 |
| 1176, 2176 | Intercollegiate Baseball | See Note 9 | 11 |
| 1177, 2177 | Intercollegiate Women's Golf | See Note 9 | 11 |
| 1178, 2178 | Intercollegiate Men's Golf | See Note 9 | 11 |
| 2101 | History of Physical Ed & Sports | See Note 9 | |
| 2110 | Care & Prevention of Injuries II | See Note 9 | |
| 2135 | Intermediate Tennis | PE Activity Credit | 11 |
| 2140 | Theory & Technique of Body Cond | PE Activity Credit | 11 |
| 2180 - 2235 | See Note 9 | 11 | |
| 2280 | Field Experiences-Physical Education | HP 499 | 11 |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Philosophy | PHIL 100 | 6 |
| 1102 | Philosophy of Religion | See Note 9 | 6 |
| 1200 | Logic | See Note 9 | 4 |
| 2201 | Intro to Ethical Theory | See Note 9 | 6, 9 |
| 2202 | General Applied Ethics | See Note 9 | 6, 9 |
| 2205 | Business Ethics | See Note 9 | 6, 9 |
| 2222 | Medical Ethics | See Note 9 | 9 |
| 2223 | Ethics for Human Services Workers | Elective credit | |
| 2230 | World Religions | Elective credit | |
| Physics (PHYS) | |||
| 1100 | Survey of Physics | PHYS 101 | 3B |
| 1201, 1202 | Fundamentals of Physics I & II | PHYS 211, 212 | 3A |
| 2121 | General Physics I | PHYS 221 | 3B |
| 2122 | General Physics II | PHYS 222 | 3B |
| 2235 | Special Topics | Elective credit | |
| Plumbing (PLMB) | |||
| 1100 - 1175 | See Note 10 | ||
| Political Science (PSCI) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Political Science | POLS 100 | 5, 8 |
| 1201 | American Government & Politics | POLS 111 | 5, 9 |
| 2202 | State & Local Gov't | See Note 9 | 5, 9 |
| 2210 | Environmental Politics | POLS 201 | 5, 10 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | POLS 201 | |
| Psychology (PSYC) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Psychology | PSYC 101 | 5, 7 |
| 1111 | Psychology of Adjustment | PSYC 240 | 5, 7 |
| 1140 | Child & Adolescent Psychology | See Note 9 | 5, 7 |
| 1141 | Psychology of Adulthood & Aging | See Note 9 | 5, 7 |
| 1150 | Developmental Psychology | KSP 235 | 5, 7 |
| 2210 - 2220 | Elective credit | ||
| 2221 | Abnormal Psychology | Satisfies Nursing Requirement | 5 |
| 2225 | Addictive Behaviors | See Note 9 | 5 |
| 2230 | Behavior Modification | See Note 9 | 5 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | See Note 9 | 7 |
| 2280 | Field Experiences | Elective credit | |
| Radiologic Technology (RADT) | |||
| 1100-2280 | See Note 9 | ||
| Renewable Energy Technology (RNEW) | |||
| 1100 - 2235 | See Note 10 | ||
| Robotics (ROBT) | |||
| 1000 - 2135 | See Note 10 | ||
| Small Business Management (SBMT) | |||
| 1310 - 1591 | See Note 10 | ||
| Sociology (SOC) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Sociology | SOC 101 | 5 |
| 1102 | Social Problems | SOC 150 | 5, 7 |
| 2210 | Marriage & the Family | SOC 208 | 5, 7 |
| 2220 | Family Life Dynamics | See Note 9 | 5 |
| 2224 | Racial & Ethnic Minorities | ETHN 100 | 5, 7 |
| 2230 | Juvenile Delinquency | 200 Level Elective | 5 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | See Note 9 | 7 |
| Spanish (SPAN) | |||
| 1101, 1102 | Spanish I & II | SPAN 101, 102 | 8 |
| 1150 | Conversational Spanish | Elective credit | |
| 2201, 2202 | Spanish III & IV | SPAN 201, 202 | 6, 8 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | See Note 9 | 6 |
| Speech (SPCH) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Speech | SPEE 102 | 1B |
| 2210 | Oral Interpretation | SPEE 310 | |
| Study Skills (STSK) | |||
| 0091 - 0095 | No credit | ||
| 1104 - 1108 | Elective credit | ||
| Surgical Technology (SURG) | |||
| 1110-1180 | See Note 10 | ||
| Theater (THTR) | |||
| 1101 | Intro to Theater | THEA 100 | 6 |
| 1102 | Acting Basics | THEA 101 | 6 |
| 2122 | Intro to Film | ENG 214 | 6 |
| 2235 | Special Topics | See Note 9 | 6 |
| Collision Repair (TRAB) | |||
| 1101 - 2237 | See Note 10 | ||
| Truck Driver (TRDR) | |||
| 1100 - 2297 | See Note 10 | ||
| Power Sports (TRPS) | |||
| 1100 - 1150 | See Note 6 | ||
| Welding (WELD) | |||
| 1100 - 2170 | See Note 10 | ||
