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Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Northland Minnesota Transfer Student Curriculum

All of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses offered by Northland Community and Technical College will transfer within MinnState in the goal areas designated.

What is Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)?

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) contains the minimum number of credits (40) needed to complete the general education requirement at all Minnesota public colleges and universities. These 40 credits must be completed in 10 goal areas (listed below) and completed with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. All of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses offered by Northland Community & Technical College will transfer within MinnState in the goal areas designated by Northland. Northland urges students to contact an advisor or Transfer Specialist to discuss further details regarding the MnTC and the Liberal Arts program.

All of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses offered by Northland will transfer within MinnState in the goal areas designated.

Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Transfer

The Liberal Arts program at Northland includes the first two years of most degrees at a four-year institution and is designed for transfer. Students who complete the Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Northland are assured of a smooth transfer in to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The Associate of Arts degree is usually accepted at most out-of-state colleges. The AA degree requires a completion of a total of 60 credits, 40 of which must be taken from the MnTC. A 2.0 GPA is required in the 40 credits of MnTC. Students also take FYEC 1111: Pathways to Success (1 credit). The remaining 19 credits can be taken either in the MnTC or in general education areas not listed on the MnTC (a maximum of 16 technical credits can apply). However, if you have decided upon a major at a specific university, it would be beneficial for you to choose “elective courses” that apply to that program. You may also want to review our Associate of Arts Transfer Pathway options.

Courses Meeting MnTC Goal Areas

GOAL AREA 1: Communication (9 credits min.)

  • Required Courses: ENGL 1111, ENGL 1112 and at least 3 credits (1 course) from the remaining list:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ENGL 1111 Composition I 3 1, 2
ENGL 1112 Composition II 3 1, 2
SPCH 1101 Intro to Public Speaking 3 1, 2
SPCH 1103 Interpersonal Communicati 3 1, 2
SPCH 1111 Small Group Communication 3 1
SSCI 1101 Human Relations 3 1, 2

GOAL AREA 2: Critical Thinking (3 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ENGL 1111 Composition I 3 1, 2
ENGL 1112 Composition II 3 1, 2
ENGL 2207 Technical Writing 3 2
ENGL 2221 Women's Literature 3 2, 6
HUMN 1101 Intro to Humanities 3 2, 6
MATH 1102 Contemporary Math 3 2, 4
PHIL 1101 Intro to Philosophy 3 2, 6
PHIL 1102 Intro to Ethics 3 2, 6, 9
PHIL 2000 Logic 3 2, 4
PHIL 2210 Morals and Medicine 3 2, 6, 9
PHIL 2220 Environmental Ethics 3 2, 9, 10
SPCH 1101 Intro to Public Speaking 3 1, 2
SPCH 1103 Interpersonal Communicati 3 1, 2
SSCI 1101 Human Relations 3 1, 2

GOAL AREA 3: Natural Sciences (6 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 6 credits (2 courses) from the following:
  • Note: One course must have a traditional lab and the second course must have a traditional lab or lab-like experience.
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
BIOL 1101 Concepts of Biology 4 3, 10
BIOL 1111 Biological Prin I 4 3, 10
BIOL 1112 Biological Prin II 4 3, 10
BIOL 1120 Human Biology 4 3, 10
BIOL 2131 Nutrition 3 3
BIOL 2221 Microbiology 3 3
BIOL 2252 Anatomy & Phys I 3 3, 10
BIOL 2254 Anatomy & Phys II 3 3, 10
BIOL 2256 Advanced Physiology 2 3
BIOL 2260 Anatomy & Phys I 4 3
BIOL 2262 Anatomy & Phys II 4 3
CHEM 1020 Intro to Chemistry 4 3
CHEM 1121 General Chemistry I 5 3
CHEM 1122 General Chemistry II 5 3
CHEM 2205 Survey Gen/Org/Bio Chm 4 3
CHEM 2211 Organic Chemistry I 5 3
CHEM 2212 Organic Chemistry II 5 3
NSCI 1103 Geology 4 3, 10
NSCI 1123 Astronomy 4 3
NSCI 2203 Environmental Science 4 3, 10
PHYS 1111 General Physics I 4 3
PHYS 1112 General Physics II 4 3
PHYS 2211 Physics I 5 3
PHYS 2212 Physics II 5 3

GOAL AREA 4: Math & Logic (3 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
BUSN 2203 Business Statistics 4 4
MATH 1102 Contemporary Math 3 2, 4
MATH 1106 Trigonometry 2 4
MATH 1110 College Algebra 3 4
MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus 5 4
MATH 1131 Applied Calculus 3 4
MATH 2203 Statistics 4 4
MATH 2231 Calculus I 4 4
MATH 2232 Calculus II 4 4
MATH 2233 Calculus III 4 4
PHIL 2000 Logic 3 2, 4

GOAL AREA 5: History & Social Science (9 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 9 credits (3 courses) from two departments from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ANTH 2201 Phys Anthropology & Archa 3 5, 10
ANTH 2202 Cultural Anthropology 3 5, 8
ECON 1110 Prin of Economics 3 5
ECON 2201 Microeconomics 3 5
ECON 2202 Macroeconomics 3 5, 8
GEOG 2241 Physical Geography 3 5, 10
HIST 1101 West Civ Pre-1500 4 5, 8
HIST 1102 West Civ Post-1500 4 5, 8
HIST 1103 World History Pre-1500 3 5, 8
HIST 1114 World History Post-1500 3 5, 8
HIST 2125 World Wars 1914-1945 3 5, 8
HIST 2201 US History Pre-1865 3 5, 7
HIST 2202 US History Post-1865 3 5, 7
HIST 2210 Minnesota History 3 5
HIST 2213 Civil War/Reconstruction 3 5
HIST 2215 American Indian Studies 3 5, 7
HIST 2231 US Women's History 3 5, 7
HIST 2250 American Minorities 3 5, 7
PLSC 1101 Intro Political Science 3 5, 8
PLSC 1102 American Govt/Politics 3 5, 9
PLSC 1103 State/Local Government 3 5, 9
PLSC 2202 International Relations 3 5, 8
PLSC 2204 Comparative Governments 3 5, 8
PLSC 2221 Civil Liberties 3 5, 9
PSYC 1105 Intro to Psychology 3 5
PSYC 2201 Developmental Psychology 3 5
PSYC 2215 Abnormal Psychology 3 5
SOCI 1101 Intro to Sociology 3 5, 7
SOCI 1102 Social Problems in US 3 5, 7
SOCI 1107 Intro Criminal Justice 3 5, 9
SOCI 2212 Sex Gender & Society 3 5, 7
SOCI 2215 Criminology 3 5, 9
SOCI 2220 Marriage and Family 3 5, 7

GOAL AREA 6: Humanities & Fine Arts (8 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 8 credits (3 courses) from two departments from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ARTS 1101 Art Appreciation 3 6
ARTS 1111 Basic Drawing I 3 6
ARTS 1112 Life Drawing 3 6
ARTS 1125 Intro Art I-2D Design 3 6
ARTS 1126 Intro Art II-3D Design 3 6
ARTS 1156 Intro to Painting 3 6
ARTS 1157 Intro to Printmaking 3 6
ARTS 2233 Art History--Ancient 3 6, 7
ARTS 2234 Art History--Modern 3 6, 7
ENGL 1126 Intro to Literature 3 6
ENGL 2203 Creative Writing 3 6
ENGL 2221 Women's Literature 3 2, 6
ENGL 2231 Literature & Film 3 6
ENGL 2241 American Lit Pre-1865 3 6
ENGL 2242 American Lit Post-1865 3 6
ENGL 2248 Multicultural Literature 3 6, 7
ENGL 2251 British Lit Pre-1785 3 6
ENGL 2252 British Lit Post-1785 3 6
ENGL 2258 World Literature 3 6, 8
ENGL 2261 Intro to Drama 3 6
ENGL 2262 Intro to Film 3 6
ENGL 2263 Intro to Short Stories 3 6
HUMN 1101 Intro to Humanities 3 2, 6
MUSC 1110 Understanding Music 3 6
MUSC 1210 Rock Music thru Time 3 6, 7
MUSC 1250 Music of Black America 3 6, 7
MUSC 1610 Hands-on Music Basics 3 6
MUSC 2110 Appreciating Jazz 3 6, 7
MUSC 2250 Music of Latin America 3 6, 8
MUSC 2510 Music Around the World 3 6, 8
PHIL 1101 Intro to Philosophy 3 2, 6
PHIL 1102 Intro to Ethics 3 2, 6, 9
PHIL 1111 Philosophy of Religion 3 6, 8
PHIL 2210 Morals and Medicine 3 2, 6, 9
SPAN 1120 Hispanic Cultures 3 6, 10
SPCH 2201 Oral Interp Literature 3 6
THTR 1102 Beginning Acting 3 6
THTR 2201 History of Film 3 6

GOAL AREA 7: Human Diversity (3 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ARTS 2233 Art History--Ancient 3 6, 7
ARTS 2234 Art History--Modern 3 6, 7
ENGL 2248 Multicultural Literature 3 6, 7
GEOG 2242 Cultural Geography 3 7, 8
HIST 2201 US History Pre-1865 3 5, 7
HIST 2202 US History Post-1865 3 5, 7
HIST 2215 American Indian Studies 3 5, 7
HIST 2231 US Women's History 3 5, 7
HIST 2250 American Minorities 3 5, 7
MUSC 1210 Rock Music thru Time 3 6, 7
MUSC 1250 Music of Black America 3 6, 7
MUSC 2110 Appreciating Jazz 3 6, 7
SOCI 1101 Intro to Sociology 3 5, 7
SOCI 1102 Social Problems in US 3 5, 7
SOCI 2212 Sex Gender & Society 3 5, 7
SOCI 2220 Marriage and Family 3 5, 7
SPCH 2205 Intercultural Communicati 3 7, 8

GOAL AREA 8: Global Perspectives (3 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ANTH 2202 Cultural Anthropology 3 5, 8
ECON 2202 Macroeconomics 3 5, 8
ENGL 2258 World Literature 3 6, 8
GEOG 2242 Cultural Geography 3 7, 8
HIST 1101 West Civ Pre-1500 4 5, 8
HIST 1102 West Civ Post-1500 4 5, 8
HIST 1103 World History Pre-1500 3 5, 8
HIST 1114 World History Post-1500 3 5, 8
HIST 2125 World Wars 1914-1945 3 5, 8
MUSC 2250 Music of Latin America 3 6, 8
MUSC 2510 Music Around the World 3 6, 8
PHIL 1111 Philosophy of Religion 3 6, 8
PHIL 2240 Ethics and Business 3 8, 9
PLSC 1101 Intro Political Science 3 5, 8
PLSC 2202 International Relations 3 5, 8
PLSC 2204 Comparative Governments 3 5, 8
SPAN 1101 Beginning Spanish I 4 8
SPAN 1102 Beginning Spanish II 4 8
SPAN 2201 Intermed Spanish I 4 8
SPAN 2202 Intermed Spanish II 4 8
SPCH 2205 Intercultural Communicati 3 7, 8

GOAL AREA 9: Ethical & Civic Responsibility (3 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
BUSN 1115 Personal Financial Mgmt 3 9
JOUR 1101 Mass Communications 3 9
PHIL 1102 Intro to Ethics 3 2, 6, 9
PHIL 2210 Morals and Medicine 3 2, 6, 9
PHIL 2220 Environmental Ethics 3 2, 9, 10
PHIL 2240 Ethics and Business 3 8, 9
PLSC 1102 American Govt/Politics 3 5, 9
PLSC 1103 State/Local Government 3 5, 9
PLSC 2221 Civil Liberties 3 5, 9
SOCI 1107 Intro Criminal Justice 3 5, 9
SOCI 2215 Criminology 3 5, 9

GOAL AREA 10: People & Environment (3 credits min.)

  • A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) from the following:
Course Nbr Course Title Credits Fulfills Goal Area
ANTH 2201 Phys Anthropology & Archa 3 5, 10
BIOL 1101 Concepts of Biology 4 3, 10
BIOL 1111 Biological Prin I 4 3, 10
BIOL 1112 Biological Prin II 4 3, 10
BIOL 1120 Human Biology 4 3, 10
BIOL 1131 Intro to Natural Resource 3 10
BIOL 2252 Anatomy & Phys I 3 3, 10
BIOL 2254 Anatomy & Phys II 3 3, 10
GEOG 2241 Physical Geography 3 5, 10
NSCI 1103 Geology 4 3, 10
NSCI 2203 Environmental Science 4 3, 10
PHIL 2220 Environmental Ethics 3 2, 9, 10
SPAN 1120 Hispanic Cultures 3 6, 10

Liberal Arts Planning Sheet

This planning sheet identifies courses in ALL 10 Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Areas

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