Note 1: This equivalency guide is for the 2007-2008 catalog of Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the 2006-2008 catalog of Rainy River Community College.
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 2006-2007 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 Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degrees 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 right column.
Note 10: These courses are technical in nature and will be 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
| Rainy River Number | Rainy River Course 2006-2008 | MSU Equivalent 2007-2008 | MnTC Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting (ACCT) | |||
| 1000 - 1050 | Elective credit | ||
| 1100 | Principles of Accounting I | ACCT 200 | |
| 1200 | Principles of Accounting II | ACCT 210 | |
| Anishinaabe (ANSH) | |||
| 1010 - 2020 | Foreign Language Credit | ||
| Art (ART) | |||
| 1040, 1050 | See Note 9 | 2, 6 | |
| 1130 | Intro to Design | ART 101 | 2, 6 |
| 1140 | Drawing | ART 110 | 2, 6 |
| 1410 | Intro to Printmaking | ART 271 | 2, 6 |
| 1510 | Intro to Sculpture | ART 251 | 2, 6 |
| 1610 | Intro to Watercolor Painting | ART 245 | 2, 6 |
| 1710, 2500, 2610 | See Note 9 | 2, 6 | |
| 2700 | Painting | ART 240 | 2, 6 |
| Aviation (AVIA) | |||
| 1120 | Aviation Ground School | Elective credit | |
| Biology (BIOL) | |||
| 1010, 1020 | General Biology I & II | BIOL 105 & 106 if both taken | 2, 3A, 10 |
| 1040 | Microbiology | BIOL 270 | 2, 3A |
| 2000, 2010 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II | BIOL 220 & 230 if both taken | 2, 3A |
| 2020 | Elementary Ornithology | See Note 9 | 2, 3A, 10 |
| Business (BUS) | |||
| 1000 | Keyboarding for College | Elective credit | |
| 1010 | Intermediate Keyboarding with Word | BED 161 | |
| 1020 | Advanced Keyboarding with Word | BED 162 | |
| 1030, 1050, 1070, 1080 | Elective credit | ||
| 1060 | Business Communications | BED 120 | |
| 1090 | General Machine Transcription | BED 163 | |
| 1100, 1110 | Elective credit | ||
| 1120 | Medical Terminology | HLTH 321 | |
| 1130 - 1250 | Elective credit | ||
| 1460 | Intro to Business | MRKT 100 | |
| 2000 | E-Business | Elective credit | |
| 2050 | Records Management | BED 201 | |
| 2060 | Legal Environment of Business | BLAW 200 | |
| 2200 | Advanced Business Applications | Elective credit | |
| Chemistry (CHEM) | |||
| 1090, 1100 | Principles of Chemistry I & II | CHEM 201, 202 | 2, 3A |
| 1500 | Health Science Chemistry | See Note 9 | 2, 3A |
| 2610 | Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 320 | 2, 3A |
| 2620 | Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 321 & 331 | 2, 3A |
| Computer Science (CSCI) | |||
| 1100 | Intro to Computer Technology | COMS 101 | |
| 1200 - 1300 | Elective credit | ||
| 1310 | Problem Solving in Computer Science | COMS 110 | |
| 1430 - 2100 | Elective credit | ||
| 2320 | Computer Science I | COMS 211 | |
| 2330 | Computer Science II | COMS 212 | |
| *MSU teaches the two semester introductory computer science sequence, COMS 102 & 103, using the JAVA language. Computer Science majors transferring from Rainy River, who have not had a JAVA programming course, will need to take a JAVA short course their first term at MSU. | |||
| Economics (ECON) | |||
| 1010 | American Economy | ECON 100 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 2040 | Principles of Economics: Macro | ECON 201 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 2050 | Principles of Economics: Micro | ECON 202 | 2, 5, 8 |
| Education (EDCU) | |||
| 1000 | Pre-Education Seminar I | Elective credit | |
| 2000 | Pre-Education Seminar II | Elective credit | |
| English (ENGL) | |||
| 0900, 0950 | No credit | ||
| 1000 | Efficient Reading | Elective credit | |
| 1005 | Academic and Textbook Reading | No credit | |
| 1010 | Composition I | ENG 101 | 1A, 2 |
| 1020 | Composition II | See Note 9 | 1C, 2 |
| 1160 | Creative Writing: Genres | ENG 242 | 2, 6 |
| 1200 | Intro to Literature | ENG 110 | 2, 6 |
| 1300 | Environmental Literature | See Note 9 | 2, 6, 10 |
| 1400 | World Literature | ENG 212 | 2, 6, 8 |
| 1500 | Women's Literature | ENG 211 | 2, 6 |
| 2130 | Basic Technical Writing | Elective credit | |
| 2190 | Intro to Linguistics | See Note 9 | 2, 8 |
| 2210 | Shakespeare on Love | See Note 9 | 2, 6 |
| 2300 | African American Literature | ENG 211 | 2, 6 |
| 2310 | American Lit of 19th Century | See Note 9 | 2, 6 |
| 2330 | Science Fiction | ENG 214 | 2, 6 |
| 2350 | Classical Mythology | See Note 9 | 2, 6 |
| 2380 | Popular Literature | ENG 214 | 2, 6 |
| 2390 | Survey of American Indian Literature | ENG 211 | 2, 6 |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) | |||
| 0910 - 0930 | No credit | ||
| Engineering (ENGR) | |||
| 1100 | Engineering Graphics | Elective credit | |
| 2100 | Mechanics for Engineers-Statics | ME 212 | |
| 2200 | Mechanics for Engineers-Dynamics | ME 214 | |
| 2300, 2400 | Linear Electrical Circuits I & II | EE 230, 231 | |
| Film Studies | |||
| 1020 | The American Cinema | See Note 9 | 2, 6 |
| Geography (GEOG) | |||
| 1100 | Intro to Map Use | Elective credit | |
| 1200 | World Regional Geography | GEOG 341 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1700 | Geography of Northeastern MN | Elective credit | 2, 5, 10 |
| 2100 | Intro to Physical Geography | GEOG 101 | 2, 5, 10 |
| 2200 | Intro to Human Geography | GEOG 103 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 2300 | Economic Geography | Elective credit | 2, 5, 8 |
| German (GERM) | |||
| 1010 | Beginning German I | GER 101 | |
| 1020 | Beginning German II | GER 102 | |
| Health (HLTH) | |||
| 1010 | Community CPR | HLTH 215 | |
| 1020 | Community First Aid & CPR | HLTH 210 | |
| 1810 | Lifetime Wellness | HLTH 101 | |
| 1850 | Intro to Nutrition | FCS 240 | |
| 2000 | Chemical Abuse Education | Satisfies Drug Ed Requirements for Education Majors | |
| History (HIST) | |||
| 1100 | A video Hist. of American Frontier West | HIST 150 | 2, 5 |
| 1000 | Video History of Vietnam War | HIST 150 | 2, 5 |
| 1240 | Modern European Hist to 1815 | HIST 180 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1250 | Modern European Hist 1815 to Present | HIST 181 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1340, 1350 | American History | HIST 190, 191 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 1400 | History of WWII | HIST 150 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1500 | Native American History | HIST 150 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1550 | History of Frontier America | HIST 150 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 1600 | Vietnam War, 1950-1975 | HIST 150 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1650 | Twentieth Century World History | HIST 171 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1700 | Ancient and Pre-Modern World History | HIST 170 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 2000 | Minnesota History | HIST 154 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 2100 | 20th Century American History | HIST 150 | 2, 5 |
| Humanities (HUM) | |||
| 1500, 1600 | Passport to Travel I & II | Elective credit | |
| 1700 | Educational Travel | HUM 499 | |
| 1800/1810 | Travel for Academic Growth | Elective credit | |
| 2010 | Individual Service Project | Elective credit | |
| Indigenous Studies (INDG) | |||
| 1010 | Intro to Indigenous Studies | See Note 9 | 2, 5 |
| 1070 | Indigenous People & Environment | See Note 9 | 2, 5, 10 |
| 1500 | Survey of Bilingual & Indian Education | See Note 9 | 2, 5 |
| 2010 | Indigenous People & Federal Gov't | See Note 9 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 2070 | Anishinaabe Philosophy | See Note 9 | 2, 5 or 6 |
| 2500 | Contemp Issues of Indigenous People | See Note 9 | 2, 5, 8 |
| Management (MNGT) | |||
| 2010 | Elective credit | ||
| Marketing (MKTG) | |||
| 1100 | Principles of Marketing | Elective credit | |
| Mass Communications | |||
| 1000 | Introduction to Mass Comunications | MASS 110 | |
| 1010 | Newspaper Reporting I | 200 Level Elective Credit | |
| 1015 | Newspaper Staff (Activity) | 200 Level Elective Credit | |
| Math (MATH) | |||
| 0900 - 0990 | No credit | ||
| 1000 | Beginning College Algebra | MATH 098 | |
| 1010 | Principles of Mathematics I | MATH 201 | |
| 1013 | Principles of Mathematics II | MATH 202 | |
| 1070 | TI-92 Graphing Calculator | Elective credit | |
| 1120 | Business Mathematics | Elective credit | |
| 1140 | College Algebra | MATH 112 | 2, 4 |
| 1170 | Pre-Calculus | MATH 115 | 2, 4 |
| 1200 | Liberal Arts Mathematics | Math 110 | 2, 4 |
| 2100 | Probability & Statistics | STAT 154 | 2, 4 |
| 2150 | Discrete Mathematics | MATH 180 | 2, 4 |
| 2200, 2230 | Calculus I & II | MATH 121, 122 | 2, 4 |
| 2240 | Calculus III | MATH 223 | 2, 4 |
| 2280 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | MATH 321 | 2, 4 |
| Music (MUSC) | |||
| 1050 | Beginning Guitar | MUS 174 | 2, 6 |
| 1200 | Fundamentals of Music | MUS 130 | 2, 6 |
| 1220 | Intro to Music | MUS 120 | 2, 6 |
| Natural Science (NSCI) | |||
| 1000 | Birds of the Boreal Forest | Elective Credit | |
| 1050 | Chemical Science | CHEM 100 | 2, 3A, 10 |
| 1060 | Intro to Physical Science | PHYS 101 | 2, 3A |
| 1080 | Introduction to Biological Science | BIOL 100 | 2, 3A |
| 1110 | Environmental Science | ENVR 101 | 2, 3A, 10 |
| 1130 | Intro to Field Ecology in National Park | BIOL 101 | 2, 3A, 10 |
| 1310 | Physical Geology | GEOL 121 | 2, 3A |
| 1340 | Backyard Astronomy | Elective credit | |
| 1360 | Introduction to Astronomy | AST 101 | 2, 3A |
| 2900 | Sci & Society: Historical Perspective | See Note 9 | 2, 3A or 5 |
| 2910 | Sci & Society: Ethical Perspective | See Note 9 | 2, 3A or 5, 9 |
| Nursing (NSG) | |||
| 1100 - 1900 | Elective credit | ||
| Outdoor Leadership (OUTL) | |||
| 1100 | Intro to Recreation | RPLS 272 | |
| 1210 - 1500 | Elective credit | ||
| 1510 | ACA Kayak & Canoe Instructor Certification | HP 242 | |
| 1210 - 2900 | Elective credit | ||
| Philosophy (PHIL) | |||
| 1010 | Death, Dying & Grief | See Note 9 | 2, 6 |
| 1020 | Foundations of Philosophy | PHIL 100 | 2, 6, 9 |
| 1050 | Intro to Ethics | PHIL 120 | 2, 6, 9 |
| 1060 | Exploring World Religions | See Note 9 | 2, 6, 8 |
| 1070 | Exploring Spirituality | See Note 9 | 2, 6, 8 |
| Physical Education (PHED) | |||
| 1040 - 1190 | Physical Education Activity Credit | 11 | |
| 1200 | Fitness & Conditioning | HP 175 | |
| 1210 | Exercise Testing | Elective credit | |
| 1220 - 1270 | Physical Education Activity Credit | ||
| 1280 | Basketball Fundamentals | 100 Level Elective | |
| 1290 | Sports Physiology | See Note 9 | 11 |
| 1300 | Anatomy for Sports | Elective credit | |
| 1340 - 1730 | Physical Education Activity Credit | 11 | |
| 1900 | Intro to Physical Education | HP 160 | 11 |
| 1910 | Intro to Coaching | Elective credit | |
| 2100 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | HP 340 | |
| 2600 | Basketball Officiating | HP 254 | |
| 2610 | Baseball/Softball Officiating | HP 254 | |
| Physics (PHYS) | |||
| 1100, 1200 | Principles of Physics I & II & Labs | PHYS 211, 212 | 2, 3A |
| 2100, 2200 | General Physics I & II & Labs | PHYS 221, 222 | 2, 3A |
| Political Science (PSCI) | |||
| 1010/1020 | Student Government | Elective credit | |
| 1310 | American Government & Politics | POLS 111 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 1350 | State & Local Government | POLS 371 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 2000 | International Relations | POLS 231 | 2, 5, 8 |
| Psychology (PSYC) | |||
| 1000 | Psychology Applied to Modern Life | See Note 9 | 2, 5 |
| 1010 | General Psychology | PSYC 101 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 2030 | Lifespan Development | KSP 235 | 2, 5 |
| 2050 | Psych of Personal & Social Adjustment | PSYC 240 | 2, 5 |
| 2300 | Abnormal Psychology | See Note 9 | 2, 5 |
| Sociology (SOC) | |||
| 1100 | Intro to Sociology | SOC 101 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 1230 | Criminal Justice in America | CORR 106 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 1430 | Cultural Anthropology | ANTH 203 | 2, 5, 8 |
| 1450 | Marriage & the Family | SOC 208 | 2, 5 |
| 2010 | Population Issues | See Note 9 | 2, 5, 10 |
| 2200 | Social Problems | SOC 150 | 2, 5, 7 |
| 2260 | Gender Roles and Society | See Note 9 | 2, 5 |
| 2500 | Sociocultural Diversity | See Note 9 | 2, 5, 7 |
| 2700 | Criminology | See Note 9 | 2, 5, 9 |
| 2900 | Sci & Society: Historical Perspective | See Note 9 | 2, 3B or 5 |
| 2910 | Sci & Society: Ethical Perspective | See Note 9 | 2, 3A or 5, 9 |
| Spanish (SPAN) | |||
| 1010 | Beginning Spanish I | Elective credit | |
| 1020 | Beginning Spanish II | SPAN 102 | |
| 2020, 2030 | Intermediate Spanish I & II | 200 Level Elective Credit | 2, 8 |
| Speech (SPCH) | |||
| 1010 | Interpersonal Communications | SPEE 101 | 1B, 2 |
| 1020 | Public Speaking | SPEE 102 | 1B, 2 |
| 1030 | Oral Interpretation | See Note 9 | 1B, 2, 6 |
| 1040 | Intercultural Communication | SPEE 203 | 1B, 2, 7 |
| Study Skills (STSK) | |||
| 0900 | Individual Skills Development | No credit | |
| 1000, 1030 | Elective credit | ||
| Theater (THTR) | |||
| 1210 | Intro to Theater Arts | THEA 100 | 1B, 6 |
| 1220 | Fundamentals of Theater | See Note 9 | 1B, 6 |
| 1230 | Beginning Acting | THEA 101 | 1B, 6 |
| 1250, 1260 | Theater Production | Theatre Activity Credit | |
