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Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Bethany Lutheran College

Note 1: This equivalency guide is for the 2009-2010 catalog of Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the 2009-2011 catalog of Bethany Lutheran 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 2009-2010 MSU catalog for the specific program requirements. Our catalog is available online at http://www.mnsu.edu/dept/ugbull

Note 3: Students transferring with an Associate in Arts Degree will satisfy the MSU general education requirements.

Note 4: Students transferring without a degree will have their already completed general education coursework, where appropriate, applied to the MSU general education, but will have to complete the remainder of the MSU general education requirements.

Note 5: 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 6: 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 7: Courses do not have a direct equivalent course at MSU, but will be used in the MnTC goal noted in the right column.

Note 8: Science courses equated to MnTC Area 3A satisfy the lab science requirement. Courses equated to MnTC Area 3B meet the non-lab science requirement.

Note 9: These courses are technical in nature and limited to 16 semester (24 quarter) of transfer credits.

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 04/19/2011

Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Bethany Lutheran College
BLC Number Bethany Lutheran Course 2009-2011 MSU Equivalent Course 2009-2010 MnTC Goal
Accounting (ACCT)
207 & 208 Accounting I & II ACCT 217 if Both Taken
Anthropology (ANTH)
102 Cultural Anthropology
210 Archeology ANTH 210
220 Globalization and Culture Change ANTH 285
302 Violence ANTH 285
Art (ARTS)
101 Intro to Art Art 160
102 2-Dimensional Design Art 100
105 Art History I Prehistoric to Gothic Art 260
106 & 107 Art History II & III ART 261 if Both Taken
110 Drawing I Art 110
113 Photography Art 275
114 Painting I Art 240
115 Ceramics I Art 250
116 Sculpture I Art 280
202 3-Dimensional Design Art 103
210 Drawing II Art 210
211 Life Drawing II Art 212
213 Photography II Elective credit
214 Painting II Elective credit
215 Ceramics II Elective credit
216 Sculpture II Elective credit
230 Intro to Desktop Publishing and Design Elective credit
240 Masterpieces of Western Tradition Elective credit
311 Life Drawing II Art 412
312 Illustration I Elective credit
313 Photography III/Experimental Elective credit
314 Painting III Elective credit
315 Ceramics III Art 350
316 Sculpture III Art 340
324 Painting IV Art 380
330 Electronic Imaging Art 350
332 Intro to Multimedia Authoring/ Flash Elective credit
336 Graphics for the World Wide Web Elective credit
342 Greek Art History Elective credit
344 American Art History Elective credit
346 Study of Non-Western Art Elective credit
412 Illustration II Elective credit
413 Photography IV-Color Art 376
414 Painting V Art 340
416 Sculpture IV Art 380
424 Painting VI Elective credit
425 Ceramics V Elective credit
426 Ceramics VI Elective credit
430 Graphic Design Studio Elective credit
444 Methods in Teaching K-12 Art Elective credit
450 Art Theory and Criticism Elective credit
452 Contemporary Issues in Art Elective credit
495 Senior Exhibition Elective credit
499 Art Internship Elective credit
Biology (BIOL)
101 Principles of Biology I BIOL 100
151 General Biology I BIOL 105
152 General Biology II
203 Botany BIOL 217
210 Zoology BIOL 316
221 Human Anatomy BIOL 220
222 Human Physiology BIOL 330
340 Genetics BIOL 211
350 Cell Biology BIOL 320
360 Microbiology BIOL 270
370 Ecology BIOL 215
480 Topics in Biology Elective credit
490 Intro to Human Gross Anatomy Elective credit
498 Biology Independent Research BIOL 499
499 Biology Internship BIOL 497
Business (BUSN)
101 Intro to Business MRKT 100
307 Business Communications Elective credit
310 Principles of Management MGMT 330
330 Principles of Marketing MRKT 310
333 Consumer Behavior MRKT 316
350 Principles of Finance Elective credit
351 Financial Institutions Elective credit
352 Investments Elective credit
370 Legal Aspects of Sport
399 Business Practicum Elective credit
410 Leadership and Organizational Change MGMT 484
420 Managing Human Resources MGMT 440
430 Sport and Event Marketing
431 Integrated Marketing Communication MRKT 318
440 Marketing Strategy MRKT 490
450 Risk Management Elective credit
460 Advanced Financial Management Elective Credit
470 Administrative Policy Elective credit
471 Sport Administration
480 Topics in Business Elective credit
499 Business Internship Elective credit
Chemistry (CHEM)
100 Descriptive Chemistry CHEM 100
105 The Chemistry of Art Elective Credit
107 General, Organic, and Biochemistry CHEM 106
113 General Chemistry I
114 General Chemistry II
215 & 216 Organic Chemistry I & II
301 Intro to Environmental Management Elective Credit
313 Analytical Chemistry CHEM 305
314 Inorganic Chemistry Elective Credit
323 General Biochemistry Elective Credit
324 Advanced Biochemistry Elective Credit
353 Physical Chemistry I Elective Credit
354 Physical Chemistry II Elective Credit
401 Chemical Information Elective Credit
480 Topics in Chemistry Elective Credit
495 Chemistry Seminar CHEM 495
497 Research (Arranged) CHEM 498
Communication (COMM)
102 Journalism Newspaper-Bethany Scroll Elective credit
103 Journalism Practicum, Yearbook Elective credit
104 Journalism Practicum, Literary Magazine Elective credit
105 Journalism Practicum, Broadcast Journalism Elective credit
111 Fundamentals of Speech CMST 102
115 Competitive Speaking CMST 220
201 Photographic Journalism Practicum Elective credit
210 Advanced Composition ENG 201
212 Interpersonal Communication CMST 101
213 Introduction to Creative Writing ENG 242
230 Argument and Advocacy CMST 310
240 Intro to Mass Media Elective credit
295 Audio/Video Production I Elective credit
297 Audio/Video Production II Elective credit
301 Advanced Photojournalism Practicum Elective credit
301 Advanced Photojournalism Practicum Elective credit
302 Advanced Journalism Practicum Newspaper Elective credit
303 Advanced Journalism Practicum Yearbook Elective credit
304 Advanced Journalism Practicum Literary Magazine Elective credit
313 Advanced Creative Writing Elective credit
314 Information: Discovery and Management Elective credit
315 Advanced Competitive Speaking Elective credit
317 Composition Theory and Practice Elective credit
318 Small Group Communication CMST 203
320 Language, Thought, and Meaning Elective credit
325 Processes of Criticism Elective credit
330 Intro to Health Communication Elective credit
340 Rhetorical Traditions Elective credit
360 Visual Communication Elective credit
365 Imagoes on Film Elective credit
370 Organizational Communication CMST 412
375 Public Relations and Advertising Elective credit
380 Journalism Elective credit
385 Law and Ethics in Media Elective credit
389 Intercultural Communication Elective credit
397 Audio/Video Production II Elective credit
430 Health Comm. Theory and Research Elective credit
440 Communication Theory Elective credit
460 Topics in Visual Communication Elective credit
465 Editing for Film and Video Elective credit
470 Performing for the Camera Elective credit
475 Media Ecology Elective credit
480 Topics in Communication Elective credit
489 International Study Tour Elective credit
499 Communication Internship Elective credit
Computer Science (COMS)
101 Computer Applications I Elective Credit
102 Computer Application II Elective Credit
103 Intro to Programming I CS 110
104 Intro to Programming II CS 111
320 Data Communication CS 350
Economics (ECON)
203 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 201
204 Principles of Microeconomics ECON 202
330 Comparative Economic Systems Elective Credit
Education (EDUC)
200 Education Foundations/Philosophy
210 Linguistics for Professionals
315 Teaching Health and Human Performance
320 Teaching Literacy and Communication
325 Children's Literature
340 Teaching Social Studies
360 Teaching Science
370 Intro to the Exceptional Learner
400 Teaching the Christian Faith
401 educational Technology and Media
430 Fine arts for Elementary Education
450 Curriculum Planning and Assessment
455 Classroom Management
485 Christian Vocation Seminar
499 Teaching Internship and Seminars
English (ENGL)
102 English Practicum: Literary Magazine Elective Credit
110 College Writing Elective Credit
200 Intro to Literary Studies Elective Credit
201 Survey of Classical Greek Literature Elective Credit
202 Survey of Roman Literature Elective Credit
203 Survey of Medieval and Renaissance Literature Elective Credit
204 Survey of Modern European Literature Elective Credit
205 Intro to Fiction ENG 113
206 Intro to Poetry and Drama ENG 112
210 College Writing II ENG 201
211 American Literature I Elective Credit
212 American Literature II Elective Credit
213 Creative Writing ENG 242
220 Non-Western Literature ENG 212
304 British Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries Elective Credit
305 British Literature: Romantics and Victorians Elective Credit
306 Shakespeare ENG 406
313 Advanced Writing ENG 301
317 Composition Theory and Practice Elective Credit
320 The English Language Elective Credit
325 Children's Literature ENGL 325
327 Adolescent Literature Elective Credit
335 African-American Literature ENGL 438
350 Literary Criticism ENGL 441
360 Contemporary Poetry Elective Credit
370 Christian Writers Elective Credit
444 Methods in Teaching 5-12 English Elective Credit
480 Topics in Literature and Language ENGL 492
495 Senior Seminar in Literature Elective Credit
499 English Internship ENGL 498
Freshman Seminar (FRSM)
101 Orientation to College Elective Credit
Geography (GEOG)
101 Physical Geography GEOG 100
102 Human Geography GEOG 103
German (GERM)
101 Intro to German I GERM 101
102 Intro to German II GERM 102
203 Intermediate German I GERM 201
204 Intermediate German II GERM 202
Greek (GREK)
101 Intro to Greek I Elective credit
102 Intro to Greek II Elective credit
203 Intermediate Greek: The New Testament I Elective credit
204 Intermediate Greek: The New Testament II Elective credit
304 Advanced Greek: Plato's Symposium Elective credit
Hebrew (HEBR)
101 Intro to Hebrew I Elective credit
102 Intro to Hebrew II Elective credit
203 Intermediate Hebrew I Elective credit
204 Intermediate Hebrew II Elective credit
History (HIST)
111 Ancient /Medieval Europe HIST 180
114 The Rise of Ancient World Civilizations HIST 170
115 Medieval/Renaissance World Civilizations HIST 170
116 Early Moderns World Civilizations HIST 170
117 Modern World History HIST 171
207 History of USA I HIST 190
208 History of USA II HIST 191
310 Ancient Near East History HIST 160
315 History of Ancient Greece Elective Credit
320 History of Ancient Rome Elective Credit
325 History of the Western World in the Middle Ages HIST 180
330 Dark Age Europe HIST 180
335 The High Middle Ages HIST 180
340 Renaissance and Reformation History HIST 180
345 Tudor and Stuart England Elective Credit
350 French Revolution Through Napoleon Elective Credit
360 Early and Imperial Russian History Elective Credit
365 The Russian Revolution and Soviet Union Elective Credit
380 Topics in World History Elective Credit
403 Native American Culture and Government Elective Credit
410 The Era of the American Revolution Elective Credit
420 Constitution and Early Republic Elective Credit
430 The American Civil War and Reconstruction Elective Credit
444 Methods in Teach 5-12 Social Studies Elective Credit
445 The World in the 20th Century HIST 171
450 Civil Rights Movement Elective Credit
460 Religion in American History Elective Credit
470 The supreme Court and the American People Elective Credit
480 Topics in American History Elective Credit
495 Senior Seminar in History Elective Credit
499 History Internship Elective Credit
Health (HLTH)
103 Healthful Living Health 101
201 Nutrition Elective Credit
206 Advanced First Aid Health 210
240 Current Health Issues Elective Credit
260 Foundations of Health Education Health 260
311 Drug Education Health 240
330 History & Philosophy of Wellness Elective Credit
470 Intro to Diseases and Disorders Elective Credit
Humanities (HUMT)
200 Study and Performance Abroad Elective Credit
Liberal Arts (Art)
490 Intro to research and Writing Elective credit
495 Senior Seminar Liberal Arts Elective credit
499 Liberal Arts Internship Elective credit
Latin (LATN)
101 Intro to Latin I Elective credit
102 Intro to Latin II Elective credit
203 Intermediate Latin: Cicero and Classical Authors Elective credit
204 Intermediate Latin: Virgil's Aeneid Elective credit
Math (MATH)
97 Intermediate Algebra Math 098
110 Math Problem Solving Math 110
111 College Algebra Math 112
112 Trigonometry Math 113
120 Intro to Statistics Math 154
141 Calculus I Math121
142 Calculus II Math 122
243 Multivariable Calculus Math 223
260 Differential Equations Math 321
295 Foundations of Abstract Mathematics Math 290
321 Probability and Statistics I Math 354
321 Probability and Statistics II Elective credit
341 Intro to Analysis Math 316
351 Linear Algebra Math 247
380 Numerical Analysis Math 470
385 Mathematical Modeling Math 425
390 History of Mathematics Math 480
440 Real Analysis Math 417
450 Abstract Algebra Math 345
460 Partial Differential Equations Math 422
470 Complex Analysis Math 411
490 Topics in Mathematics Elective credit
491 Mathematics Colloquium Elective credit
495 Senior Thesis Elective credit
499 Mathematics internship Elective credit
Management Information Systems (MISY)
300 Software Applications ISYS 101
302 MIS in the Organization Elective Credit
440 Project Management Elective Credit
Music (MUSC)
101 Music Fundamentals MUSC 130
102 Music Appreciation Elective Credit
111 Music Theory I MUSC 131
112 Music Theory II MUSC 132
114 Music Skills I MUSC 133
115 Music Skills II MUSC 134
121 Music History I MUSC 321
122 Music History II MUSC 122
125 Choraliers Elective Credit
130 Concert Choir MUSC 101
132 Mary Martha Singers MUSC 102
135 Concert Band MUSC 112
140 Handbells Elective Credit
152 String Ensemble MUSC 116
155 Jazz Ensemble MUSC 115
161 Intro to Conducting MUSC 201
181 ELS Certification Piano Tech Credit
190a Voice Instruction I MUSC 251
190b Piano Instruction I MUSC 261
190c Organ Instruction I MUSC 265
190d Instrument Instructions I MUSC 271-278
205 Hymnody and Liturgics Elective Credit
211 Music Theory III MUSC 231
212 Music Theory IV MUSC 232
214 Music Skills III MUSC 233
215 Music Skills IV MUSC 234
261 Choral Conducting MUSC 401
290a Voice Instruction II MUSC 251
290b Piano Instruction II MUS 261
290c Organ Instruction II MUSC 365
290d Instrument Instruction II MUSC 251-278
303 Music Communication and Technology MUSC 181
335 Music Theatre MUSC 427
340 Survey of World Dance
341 Music of The Renaissance and Baroque MUSC 321
342 Music of the Baroque and Classical Era MUSC 321
343 Music of the 19th Century MUSC 322
344 Music of the 20th Century MUSC 322
371 Piano Pedagogy MUSC 461
390a Voice Instruction III MUSC 152
390b Piano Instruction III MUSC 361
390c Organ Instruction III MUSC 365
390d Instrument Instruction III MUSC 361-378
400 Church Music Practicum Elective Credit
417 Counterpoint and Composition MUSC 433
418 Analysis and Composition MUSC 435
435 Opera and Lyric Theatre Elective Credit
440 World Music Elective Credit
480 Topics In Music MUSC 485
490a Voice Instruction IV MUSC 351
490b Piano Instruction IV MUSC 361
490c Organ Instruction IV MUSC 365
490d Instrument Instruction IV MUSC 361-378
499 Music Internship MUSC 497
Norwegian (NORW)
101 Intro to Norwegian I SCAN 101
102 Intro to Norwegian II SCAN 102
Physical Education (PHED)
106 Golf HP 177
107 Bowling HP 114
110 Down-Hill Skiing HP 179
120 Aerobic Dance HP 117
121 Intro to Team Games HP 166
122 Intro to Lifetime Sports HP 176
124 Weight Training HP 175
215 Developing Life Skills HP 291
216 Intro to PE and Recreation HP 160
220 Outdoor Recreation Leadership Elective Credit
300 Methods of Coaching Baseball HP 305
301 Methods of Coaching Basketball HP 309
302 Methods of Coaching Football HP 306
303 Methods of Coaching Soccer HP 161
304 Methods of Coaching Softball HP 310
305 Methods of Coaching Volleyball HP 303
310 Motor Learning and Behavior HP 320
320 social Aspects of Sports HP 290
325 Sport Psychology HP 470
330 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries HP 390
350 Kinesiology HP 348
450 Exercise Physiology HP 414
455 Strength and Conditioning HP 291
460 Exercise Testing and Prescription HP 466
480 Topics in Exercise Science Elective Credit
Philosophy (PHIL)
201 Logic and Critical Thinking PHIL 110
202 Intro to Philosophy PHIL 100
204 Ethics PHIL 120
330 History of Western Philosophy I HIST 334
331 History of Western Philosophy II PHIL 336
450 Philosophical Readings PHIL 450
Physics (PHYS)
101 Descriptive Physics PHYS 101
151 College Physics I Elective Credit
152 College Physics II Elective Credit
213 General Physics I PHYS 221
214 General Physics II PHYS 222
313 Statistics and Dynamics Elective Credit
314 Intro to Electronic and Electrical Circuits Elective Credit
325 Child Development
Political Science (PLSC)
105 American Government POLS 111
106 World Politics POLS 231
420 The Constitution and Early Republic POLS 104
Psychology (PSYC)
210 General Psychology PSYC 101
220 Human Growth and Development Elective Credit
310 Personality Elective Credit
315 Sport Psychology Elective Credit
325 Child Development PSYC 433
330 Psychology of Adult Development Elective Credit
340 Social Psychology PSYC 340
350 Abnormal Psychology Elective Credit
360 Educational Psychology and Human Relations Elective Credit
370 Gender Elective Credit
410 Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYC 463
420 Psychological Testing and Measurements Elective Credit
430 Intro Psychological Psychology PSYC 421
440 Applied Behavior Analysis PSYC 414
450 Principles and Strategies of Counseling Elective Credit
460 Facilitating Groups Elective Credit
470 Supervised Study in Psychology Elective Credit
475 History and Systems Psychology PSYC 409
499 Psychology Internship Elective Credit
Religious Studies (RELG)
110-495 Elective Credit
Science (SCIE)
320 History and Philosophy of Science Elective Credit
330 Ethics in Science Elective Credit
340 Environmental Issues ENVR 101
350 Technology in Society Elective Credit
Sociology (SOCL)
101 Intro to Sociology SOC 101
105 Problems of Contemporary Society SOC 150
201 Marriage and the Family Elective credit
235 Death and Dying Elective credit
240 Criminal deviance and Justice Elective credit
320 Research Methods in Social Sciences SOC 201
330 American Minorities ETHN 100
345 Religion and Society Elective credit
350 Aging in Society Elective credit
410 Sociological Theory SOC 458
430 Collective Behavior and Social Movements Elective credit
440 Social Stratification SOC 463
480 Topics in Sociology Elective credit
499 Sociology Internship Elective credit
Spanish (SPAN)
101 Beginning Spanish I SPAN 101
102 Beginning Spanish II SPAN 102
203 Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 201
204 Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 202
305 Conversation and Literature I SPAN 310
306 Conversation and Literature II SPAN 310
320 History and Culture of Spain SPAN 355
340 Survey of the Literature of Spain SPAN 365
350 Survey of the Literature of Latin America SPAN 365
Theater (THTR)
100 Theater Practicum I Elective Credit
101 Intro to Theatre THEA 100
102 Acting I THEA 101
105 Stage Craft THEA 255
210 Direction I THEA 235
215 Rudiments of Theatrical Design THEA 240
240 Oral Interpretation
300 Theatre Practicum II Elective Credit
302 Acting II THEA 110
310 Theater History and Literature I THEA 481
311 Theatre History and Literature II THEA 482
330 Period Style Elective Credit
410 Directing II Elective Credit
420 Drama Theory and Criticism Elective Credit
460 Theatre Management THEA 430
480 Topics in Theatre Elective Credit
495 Senior Theatre Project Elective Credit
499 Theatre Internship Elective Credit
Varsity Sports (VARS)
101 Varsity Softball HP 310
102 Varsity Basketball HP 155
103 Varsity Soccer HP 161
105 Varsity Volleyball HP 303
106 Varsity Golf HP 317
111 Varsity Baseball HP 305
112 Varsity Tennis HP 158