Rasmussen College

Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Rasmussen College

Note 1: This equivalency guide is for the 2010-2011 catalog for Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU) and the 2010-2011 catalog for Rasmussen 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 2010-2011 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 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 right column.

Note 10: These courses are technical in nature and will be limited to 16 semester (24 quarter) credits 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

Table of Semester Course Equivalents for Rasmussen College

Rasmussen Number	Rasmussen Course 2010-2011	MSU Equivalent Course 2010-2011	MnTC Goal
Accounting (A)
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Business (B)
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Computers (D)
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Early Childhood Education (EC)
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Exercise Science (ES)
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Banking and Finance (F)
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General Education (G)
123	Principles of Economics	See Note 10
124	English Composition	See Note 10
125	Humanities	See Note 10
126	English Composition II	See Note 10
137	Introduction to Psychology	Elective credit
138	Introduction to Film	See Note 10
141	Introduction to Communication	Elective credit
142	Introduction to Sociology	SOC 101
145	Film Apreciation	See Note 10
146	Human Geography	GEOG 103
147	Art Appreciation	ART 160
148	General Psychology	PSYC 101
150	Structure and Function of the Human Body
201	Creative Writing	ENG 242
203	Macroeconomics	See Note 10
204	Microeconomics	See Note 10
215	Introduction to Human Biology
220	Writing About Literature	Elective credit
224	Introduction to Critical Thinking	See Note 10
225	Ethics	PHIL 120W
227	Oral Communication	CMST 100
230	Introduction to Literature	ENG 110
233	College Algebra	No Credit/Developmental
238	Conversational Spanish	SPAN 101
239	Introduction to Astronomy	Elective credit
242	American/U.S. National Government	POL 111
245	Introduction to Geology	GEOL 121 (No Lab)
270	United States History: 1900 to Present
324	Advanced Composition	Elective credit
328	Human Uses of the Environment	Elective Credit (No Lab)
330	American Literature	ENG 110
332	Visual Communication in the Media	MASS 260
333	American Religious History
335	Contemporary World Lit: 1900 - Present	ENG 212
346	Physical Geography	GEOG 101 (include all 4 credits)
350	Conservation of Resources	200 Level Elective
355	Geography of the United States and Canada	200 Level Elective
360	Contemporary World Religions	200 Level Elective
365	Social Problems	See Note 10
380	Visions of America Since 1945	SOC 150
401	Comparative Politics	POLS 241
420	Studies in American Literature and Culture	100/200 Level Elective Credit
425	Work and Family	See Note 10
434	Gender in Math and Science	Elective credit
435	Literature of American Minorities	ENG 211
440	Political Thought	Elective credit
Human Services (HS)
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Criminal Justice (J)
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Law (LA)
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Law Enforcement (LE)
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Medical/Allied Health (M)
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Medical Assisting (MA)
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Medical Laboratory Technician (ML or PB)
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Message Therapy (MT)
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Network (N)
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Multimedia (NM)
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Practical Nursing (PN)
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Paralegal (PL)
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Pharmacy Technician (PT)
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Retail/Sales( R)
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Secretarial/Office Administration (S)
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Surgical Technologies (ST)
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Web Programming (W)
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