The courses listed in the Transfer Credit Framework represent the type of coursework that is generally completed during the first and second year of a four-year degree program. Completing courses in these categories is a good choice for students who are undecided about the major they wish to pursue or the institution where they plan to transfer.

The Transfer Credit Framework allows students to transfer up to 30 credits of foundation courses to any of the participating colleges and universities and have those courses count toward graduation. The Framework includes courses in English, public speaking, math, science, art, humanities, history and the behavioral and social sciences.

The Transfer Credit Framework is not intended to represent the full set of general education courses required for a degree but is an excellent advising tool for students who begin classes without a clear sense of their future educational plans. The participating colleges and universities offer a variety of courses – general and major-specific – that are transferable but not listed in the framework.

Certain majors have specific requirements prescribed by external agencies. It is the student’s responsibility to work with an advisor to select appropriate courses as they relate to the major.

The Transfer Credit Framework affects students matriculated Fall 2008 and beyond.

To fully benefit from the Transfer Credit Framework, students are advised to select a range of courses from all six categories. Framework courses are worth 3 or 4 credits each. Students may complete one course from Category 1 and one from Category 2. Students should complete no more than two courses from each of the remaining categories.

With the assistance of an academic advisor or transfer counselor, additional courses from the categories may be taken. However, certain majors have specific requirements prescribed by external agencies. Students should work closely with an advisor before selecting additional courses.



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Category 3 (select no more than 2 courses)
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