General Education Guidelines for Century College Students Transferring to the University of St. Thomas

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1 General Education Guidelines for Century College Students Transferring to the University of St. Thomas UST General Education Requirements Century College Courses Which Fulfill UST General Education Requirements Equivalent UST Subject Area Specific UST Course Specific Century College Course LITERATURE & WRITING ( semester credits) FINE ARTS NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING ( semester credits) LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (1 Intermediate level course) SOCIAL ANALYSIS HUMAN DIVERSITY English 121 Critical Thinking: Literature and Writing English 206 Texts in Conversation: Transfer Selected from pages of the One laboratory science course One math course One additional course in natural science, mathematics or statistics Intermediate I level course in any modern or classical language Selected from page 25 of the Selected from page of the English 1021 and English 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2043, 2051, 2055, 2057, 2058, 2061, 2062, 2063, 2072, 2073, 2075, 2077, 2085, or 2095 Art 1021, 1022, 1023 Humanities 2061 Music 1035, 2051 Theater 1020 One of the following lab science courses: Biology 1020, 1023, 1025, 1026, 1028, 1041, 1042, 2031, 2032, 2035, 2040, 2045 Chemistry 1020, 1041, 1042, 2041, 2042 Earth Science 1020, 1030, , , 1090 Physics 1020, 1041, 1042, , 1081, 1082 Plus one of the following math courses: Math 1030, 1050, 1070, 1081, 1082 Plus any lab science course from above or Math 1025 or 1082 Note: A minimum of 10.6 credits must be taken in this subject area. This requirement can be met in one of the following ways: Completion of Chinese 2021 or Spanish 2021 A satisfactory score on UST's placement exam will waive the requirement Economics 1021, 1023 Geography 1023, 1031 Political Science 1031 Psychology 1020 Sociology 1020, 1041 Anthropology 2031 English 2063 History 1061, 2065, 2066 Sociology 1020, 1033, 2031, 2051, 2053, 2061 Gender Studies 1071, 2061 Note: This requirement can also be completed by taking one of several UST courses which may also fulfill another requirement for either general education or a major. HISTORICAL STUDIES MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL REASONING ( semester credits) FAITH AND THE CATHOLIC TRADITION (THEOLOGY) ( semester credits) Selected from page 22 of the PHIL 115 Philosophy of the Human Person PHIL 214 Ethics THEO 101 The Christian Theological Tradition THEO 200/300 Level Course THEO 400 Level Course History 1031, 1032, 1061 or 2051 These courses must be taken at UST. Theology must be taken at UST. Online courses are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Students should submit syllabi of online courses to St. Thomas Admissions for review. Please note that some departments do not accept online courses in satisfaction of core or major requirements. Also, current UST students seeking an off-campus transfer equivalent should consult with the appropriate UST department before enrolling in an off-campus course.

2 Admissions Guidelines: St. Thomas admits students on a first come, first served basis. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, as soon as they are determined to be complete. The sooner you apply the better. An early application can facilitate an earlier registration time for classes. St. Thomas will consider applications from students who have attained a grade-point average of at least 2.3 in transferable baccalaureate-level courses. Although we do not have an application deadline, we do encourage students to apply by August 1 for fall semester and January 1 for spring semester. Generally, students are notified of acceptance within three weeks of completing their application. Notes: Students will be required to fulfill general education requirements as published in the catalog of the year they enroll at the University of St. Thomas. Only coursework in which the student earned a grade of C- or higher from a regionally accredited college/university will be recognized for credit at St. Thomas. St. Thomas requires 84 credits outside the major department (76 credits for business majors), and a total of 132 credits for graduation. Students must complete 32 of their last 36 credits at St. Thomas, as stated in the Senior Residency Requirement. UST Transfer Award: Merit-based financial aid is offered to new transfer students who have demonstrated academic success at the postsecondary level and positively contributed to their community. Awards will vary based on the applicant s academic credentials and other achievements. Transfer students accepted for admission to the University of St. Thomas may receive $2,000-$15,000 per year. There is no separate application required. All students accepted for regular admission as new transfers to St. Thomas will be automatically considered for any available funds. Accepted students will receive confirmation of their institutional commitment along with their offer of admission. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and recipients will be selected until UST Transfer Award funds are exhausted. Students admitted to St. Thomas under the condition of accept with concern conduct probation or provisional are not eligible to receive a UST Transfer Award, but may qualify for other need-based sources of financial aid. For more information about transferring to St. Thomas please call: Kyle Murphy, Transfer Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651) To Schedule a Visit, (651) University of St. Thomas Office of Admissions, Mail Summit Avenue St Paul, MN

3 Opus College of Business Allied Requirements For students transferring from Century College Major field course required at UST ACCT 210 Financial ACCT 215 Managerial Economics ECON 251 Macroeconomics ECON 252 Microeconomics Mathematics MATH 101 Finite Math or MATH 111 Calculus for Business & Social Science or MATH 113 Calculus I Communication (see note) COJO 100 Public Speaking COJO 370 Intercultural Communication COJO 220 Interpersonal Communication COJO 274 Small Group Communication Computer and Information Sciences STAT 220 Statistics I Century College course that can satisfy UST subject area ACCT 2020 Financial ACCT 2025 Managerial Economics ECON 1021 Macroeconomics ECON 1023 Microeconomics Mathematics (one course) MATH 1050 Finite Mathematics or MATH 1070 Survey of Calculus or MATH 1081 Single Variable Calculus I Note: Finance majors must take calculus. Communication-See note below (not required for or Finance majors) COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public Speaking COMM 1051 Intercultural Communication COMM 1031 Interpersonal Communication COMM 1041 Small Group Communication Note: Real Estate majors may take COMM 1021 and COMM Business Communication majors may take COMM 1021 or 1051 plus COMM 1031 and Family Business majors must take COMM 1031 or International Business majors must take COMM All other majors must take COMM 1021 or COMM Computer and Information Sciences MATH 1025 Statistics Other required business courses are at the upper division level (numbered 300 or above) at St. Thomas. Therefore, lower division courses (numbered ) will not fulfill business major requirements. A great number of lower division business electives will not benefit the student pursuing a St. Thomas business degree. St. Thomas requires 76 semester credits outside the business major, and 132 semester credits total for graduation. The Opus College of Business offers bachelor s degrees in Business Administration with concentrations in: Business Communication International Business Entrepreneurship Leadership and Management Family Business Legal Studies in Business Financial Management Marketing Management General Business Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Human Resource Management Real Estate Studies (Bachelor of Science) For more information about transferring to the University of St. Thomas, please call: Georgia Fisher, Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Opus College of Business, (651) Kyle Murphy, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651)

4 School of Engineering For students transferring from Century College Major field courses required at UST CHEMISTRY CHEM 109 Chemistry for Engineers MATHEMATICS MATH 113 Calculus I MATH 114 Calculus II MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus MATH 210 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations PHYSICS PHYS 111 Introduction to Classical Physics I PHYS 112 Introduction to Classical Physics II COMPUTER SCIENCE CISC 130 Intro to Programming & Problem Solving ENGINEERING ENGR 150 Introduction to Engineering Electrical Engineering ENGR 230 Digital Design ENGR 330 Microprocessors I ENGR 171 Engineering Graphics and Design ENGR 220 Statics ENGR 322 Dynamics ENGR 221 Mechanics of Materials ENGR 381 Thermodynamics ENGR 240 Circuit Analysis (for Electrical) OR ENGR 350 Introduction to Electronics (for Mechanical) Century College course that can satisfy UST subject area CHEMISTRY Must take both: CHEM 1041 Principles of Chemistry I CHEM 1042 Principles of Chemistry II MATHEMATICS MATH 1081 Single Variable Calculus I MATH 1082 Single Variable Calculus II MATH 2081 Multi-Variable Calculus MATH 2082 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations PHYSICS PHYS 1081 Introductory Physics I PHYS 1082 Introductory Physics II COMPUTER SCIENCE No equivalent course at Century at this time ENGINEERING ENGR 1020 Introduction to Engineering Electrical Engineering ENGR 2095 Intro Digital Design CSCI 2016 Intro to the Organization of Computer Systems ECAD 2053 Intro to SolidWorks ENGR 1080 Statics* ENGR 2080 Dynamics* ENGR 2085 Deform Body Mechanics* ENGR 2070 Thermodynamics* (*Students will earn major field credit after completion of a corresponding 1 credit lab at UST.) Must take both: ENGR 2091 Circuits I ENGR 2092 Circuits II The Department of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas offers Bachelor of Science degrees in: Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) (B.S.M.E.) (B.S.M.E.) and General Business Management (B.A. Dual Degree) Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) and General Business Management (B.A. Dual Degree) Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) and Physics (B.A. Dual Degree) Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) and Computer and Information Sciences (B.A. Dual Degree) For more information about transferring to the University of St. Thomas, please call: School of Engineering, (651) Kyle Murphy, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651)

5 School of Social Work Allied Requirements for students transferring from Century Community College Allied courses required at UST Biology BIOL 105 Human Biology Psychology PSYC 111 General Psychology and PSYC 202 Lifespan Development Century courses that satisfy Social Work Allied Requirements Biology BIOL 1021 Biology of Women or BIOL 1024 Human Biology Psychology PSYC 1020 General Psychology PSYC 1041 Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Sociology SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology Sociology SOC 1020 Introduction to Sociology The School of Social Work is a collaboration between the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University. It is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education at the baccalaureate level and qualifies graduates to take the Minnesota Board of Social Work examination for State of Minnesota licensure at the licensed social worker level. The School of Social Work has also been recognized as a national leader for its strong commitment to social justice. Social Work for Social Justice: Ten Principles, based on the NASW Code of Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching, was developed by our department and is used in programs across the country. Students must complete 12 courses (44 credits) within the social work curriculum to meet the social work major requirements. All of these courses must be taken within the joint program at St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. Admission Process: The School of Social Work requires you to be formally admitted to the major. This process takes place at the middle of the junior year. As a prospective major, you must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and be interviewed by faculty of the school. For more information about the School of Social Work and transferring to the University of St. Thomas, please call: Sarah Ferguson, PhD, BSW Program Director, School of Social Work, (651) or Kyle Murphy, Transfer Admissions Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651)