Morningside College Northeast Iowa Community College 2014-2015 Transfer Guide The transfer guide is designed to help NICC students who wish to transfer to Morningside College identify NICC courses that meet Morningside College s general studies requirements. It also identifies some of the more common majors students transfer into and suggests courses students may take at NICC for the most efficient transfer to Morningside College. Admission Requirements Transfer students must: 1) Complete an application for admission (online at www.morningside.edu or a paper version). 2) Submit official grade transcript from high school (or evidence of GED). 3) Submit official grade transcripts from ALL colleges attended. Transfer students who have earned at least 24 transferable semester hours with a 2.25 or better transfer GPA meet the academic standards for automatic admission. Transfer students with less than 24 transferable semester hours must defer to the admission requirements for high school seniors and firstyear students. Transfer of Credit A maximum of 62 semester hours from regionally accredited two-year community or junior colleges may be transferred to Morningside College, of which no more than 16 semester hours of technical/vocational courses will be accepted toward a baccalaureate degree. Exception: Students enrolled in the Degree Completion Program for Registered Nurses may transfer a maximum of 94 credits to Morningside College from two-year community or junior colleges. A maximum of 94 semester hours may be transferred from regionally accredited four-year colleges or universities, or from a combination of regionally accredited two-year community or junior colleges and fouryear colleges or universities. General Studies: The following equivalency listing shows courses that have been approved by the Morningside College Registrar as meeting Morningside s current Distribution and Flag (general studies) requirements. There may be additional courses that meet the Distribution and Flag requirements. Students may inquire about course equivalencies by contacting Morningside College s Transfer Counselor. Major, Minor, Clusters and Elective Courses: Courses submitted for transfer credit for major or minor programs or clusters must be equivalent in methods, subject matter, level of instruction, and requirements to Morningside College courses. The Registrar will determine equivalency in consultation with the Provost and the chairs of the academic departments involved as necessary. Courses submitted as transfer credit for open electives are not subject to the equivalency test. They are, however, subject to approval by the Provost and the Registrar. Non-Traditional Credit: Morningside College recognizes that students can gain valuable knowledge through experiences outside of the regular classroom setting. For this reason, Morningside will grant a maximum of 32 semester hours of credit toward a baccalaureate degree based on performance in the following areas: Advanced Placement through the high school, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Academic Credit for College Equivalent Learning (ACCEL), correspondence, electronic credit, and military credit. For more Information, contact: Cindy Kinney Morningside College Transfer Counselor 1-800-831-0806, ext 5190 Or 1-712-274-5190 Or 1-712-899-7059 kinney@morningside.edu 1
Northeast Iowa Community College general studies equivalencies effective September 2014 (choose one class from each category) Composition & Communication Distribution ENG 106 Composition II Quantitative Reasoning Distribution BUS 211 Business Statistics MAT 110 Math for Liberal Arts MAT 120 College Algebra MAT 128 Precalculus MAT 130 Trigonometry MAT 140 Finite Math MAT 156 Statistics MAT 210 Calculus I Empirical Reasoning Distribution BIO 112 General Biology I BIO 113 General Biology II BIO 125 Plant Biology BIO 157 Human Biology BBIO 165+167 Human Anatomy & Physiology I +lab BIO 183+184 Microbiology + lab BIO 248 Intro. to Bioscience technology CHM 110+111 Introduction to Chemistry + lab CHM 160+161 Chemistry I + lab ENV115 + 116 Environmental Science & lab PHS 170+171 Physical Geology +lab PHY 106 Survey of Physics PHY 162 College Physics I Creative Expression Distribution ART 101 Art Appreciation ART 120 Two-Dimensional Design ART 123 Three-Dimensional Design ART 133 Drawing ART 203 Art History I ART 204 Art History II DRA 112 American Film ** ENG 221 Creative Writing HUM 116 Encounters in Humanities HUM 125 Broadway Music History MUS 100 Music Appreciation MUS 102 Music Fundamentals MUS 120 Music Theory I Global Awareness Distribution CLS 150 Latin American History & Culture CLS 170 Russian History & Culture FLS 141 Elementary Spanish I FLS 142 Elementary Spanish II FLS 241 Intermediate Spanish I FLS 242 Intermediate Spanish II GEO 121 World Regional Geography HIS 131 World Civilization I HIS 132 World Civilization II HIS 214 Russian History & Culture HUM 130 Holocaust Perspectives: Confronting the Future LIT 142 Major British Writers LIT 186 Cultures through Literature American Experience Distribution DRA 112 American Film ** HIS 151 U.S. History to 1877 HIS 152 U.S. History since 1877 LIT 110 LIT 111 POL 111 SOC 110 Am. Literature to Mid-1800 s Am. Literature Since Mid-1800 s American National Government Introduction to Sociology Ethics & Personal Values Distribution PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy PHI 105 Introduction to Ethics REL105 Introduction to Religion * Religious Traditions Flag REL 105 Introduction to Religion * * Can be used to satisfy one distribution & one flag ** Can be used to satisfy only one distribution 2
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) Emphasis areas in accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing Business administration majors will develop an understanding of core business operations, including accounting, marketing, finance, economics, management, and quantitative methods. Students learn to think creatively and critically while applying successful business strategies in an uncertain and diverse marketplace. Through internships, field trips, and class projects students gain a wide variety of experiences in the real-world application of business concepts. Students develop leadership skills through a combination of group projects and co-curricular activities.. Composition and Communication ENG 106 Composition II American Experience SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology Empirical Reasoning BIO 125 Plant Biology Creative Expression ART 101 Art Appreciation Ethics & Personal Values and REL 105 Introduction to Religion * Religious Traditions Business and support courses MATH 150 Elementary Probability & Statistics MAT 156 Statistics Or Or MATH 205 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I MAT 210 Calculus I ** ECON 200 Principles of Economics I ECN 120 Prin. of Macroeconomics and ECN 130 Prin. of Microeconomics ACCT 203 Intro. To Financial Accounting ACC 152 Financial Accounting ACCT 204 Managerial/Cost Accounting I ACC 156 Managerial Accounting ACCT 301 Intermediate Accounting I ACC 231 Intermediate Accounting I *** ACCT 302 Intermediate Accounting II ACC 232 Intermediate Accounting II *** BUSN 231 Principles of Management MGT 102 Principles of Management *REL 105 Introduction to Religion meets two general studies requirements: Religious Traditions and ** required for students pursuing an emphasis in finance or economics. *** required for students pursuing an emphasis in accounting or finance. 3
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (Bachelor of Science) Morningside College has a long history and well-established reputation for producing outstanding educators. The program is fully approved by the Iowa Department of Education. Its emphasis is on being an effective educator a caring professional who enables people to develop the knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to participate in a democratic society. The elementary education major requires a concentration in an endorsement area such as Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, Coaching, etc. In partnership with area school districts, students spend time observing in schools, serving as teacher aides, assisting teachers in preparing materials, and preparing and implementing lesson plans. These multiple and early-on field experiences prepare students for a successful student teaching experience. Composition and Communication ENG 106 Composition II Empirical Reasoning BIO 125 Plant Biology Quantitative Reasoning MAT 110 Math for Liberal Arts Creative Expression ART 101 Art Appreciation Ethics & Personal Values and REL 105 Introduction to Religion * Religious Traditions Education and support courses *** EDUC 101 Foundations of Education EDU 210 Foundations of Education ENGL 203 Children s Literature EDU 235 Children s Literature GEOG 205 Political & Cultural Geography GEO 121 World Regional Geography Physics or physical science course(s) PHS 170&171 Physical Geology & lab * REL 105 Introduction to Religion meets two general studies requirements: Religious Traditions and After transferring to Morningside College students must make formal application to the Teacher Preparation Program. One of the criteria for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is basic skills proficiency as demonstrated by passing the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests for Educators. We suggest students complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests before transferring to Morningside College. Individual scores can be no lower than 150 in Math, 156 in Reading and 162 in Writing. More information about the Praxis Core Tests can be found at www.ets.org. 4
HISTORY (Bachelor of Arts) AMERICAN HISTORY (Bachelor of Arts) AMERICAN HISTORY/WORLD HISTORY SECONDARY TEACHING (Bachelor of Arts) AMERICAN HISTORY/AMERICAN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY TEACHING (Bachelor of Arts) In pursuing a major in history, students will refine several key skills useful in all contexts, including researching and information gathering, evaluating evidence and sources, organizing facts and ideas, interpreting patterns, constructing explanations, and communicating clearly, persuasively, and logically. Graduates pursue careers in law, public and government service, non-governmental organizations, business as well as in secondary education. Composition and Communication ENG 106 Composition II Empirical Reasoning BIO 165&167 Anatomy & Physiology 1 + lab Quantitative Reasoning MAT 110 Math for Liberal Arts Creative Expression MUS 100 Music Appreciation Ethics & Person Values and REL 105 Introduction to Religion * Religious Tradition History & support courses HIST 131 U.S. History to 1877 HIS 151 U.S. History to 1877 HIST 132 U.S. History since 1877 HIS 152 U.S. History since 1877 POLS 147 United States Government POL 111 American National Government Support courses for all teaching majors *** EDUC 101 Foundations of Education EDU 210 Introduction to Education * REL 105 Introduction to Religion meets two general studies requirements: Religious Traditions and After transferring to Morningside College students must make formal application to the Teacher Preparation Program. One of the criteria for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is basic skills proficiency as demonstrated by passing the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests for Educators. We suggest students complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests before transferring to Morningside College. Individual scores can be no lower than 150 in Math, 156 in Reading and 162 in Writing. More information about the Praxis Core Tests can be found at www.ets.org. 5
MATHEMATICS (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) MATHEMATICS TEACHING (Bachelor of Arts) Mathematics is one of the most fundamental sciences upon which many other academic disciplines are built. Morningside College s Mathematical Sciences Department offers distinct programs in mathematics, physics, computer science and engineering. Students majoring in mathematics are in high demand in many areas including business, economics, government, education, and engineering. Job titles include actuary, operations researcher, statistician, quality control engineer, consultant, and teacher. Composition and Communication ENG 106 Composition II Empirical Reasoning BIO 165&167 Anatomy & Physiology 1 + lab American Experience SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology Creative Expression MUS 100 Music Appreciation Ethics & Personal Values and REL 105 Introduction to Religion * Religious Tradition Flag Math courses MATH 150 Elementary Probability & Statistics MAT 156 Statistics MATH 205 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I MAT 210 Calculus I MATH 206 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II MAT 216 Calculus II MATH 307 Multivariable Calculus MAT 219 Calculus III & Differentials equations PHYS 201 General Physics I PHY 162 College Physics I ** PHYS 202 General Physics II PHY 172 College Physics II ** Support courses for math teaching majors *** EDUC 101 Foundations of Education EDU 210 Foundations of Education * REL 105 Introduction to Religion meets two general studies requirements: Religious Traditions and ** required for Bachelor of Science degree After transferring to Morningside College students must make formal application to the Teacher Preparation Program. One of the criteria for admission to the Teacher Preparation Program is basic skills proficiency as demonstrated by passing the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests for Educators. We suggest students complete the Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests before transferring to Morningside College. Individual scores can be no lower than 150 in Math, 156 in Reading and 162 in Writing. More information about the Praxis Core Tests can be found at www.ets.org. 6
BASIC TRACK NURSING (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Morningside College s holistic approach includes a personal approach to learning, a dynamic and interactive learning environment, and diverse clinical practice settings for hands-on learning. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing. To begin the 6-semester basic track program, transfer students must complete courses equivalent to Morningside College s General Psychology, General/Organic/Biological Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Composition & Communication. Students must also present at least 27 completed college credits, present at least a C grade in all required courses (required and support courses may be repeated only once), and present a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better. After being accepted to Morningside College, students must apply for admission to the Department of Nursing Education and complete an interview with a faculty member. Nursing prerequisite courses MORN 102 Composition & Communication ENG 106 Composition II CHEM 110 General, Organic & CHM 110&111 Intro. to Chemistry & lab Biological Chemistry OR CHM 160&161 General Chemistry I & lab BIOL 207 Human Anatomy BIO 165&167 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & lab * BIOL 208 Human Physiology BIO 170&172 Human Anatomy & Physiology II & lab * Students may choose, but are not required, to complete the general studies and nursing support courses listed below prior to transferring to Morningside College. BIOL 252 Microbiology BIO 183&184 Microbiology & lab MATH 150 Elementary Probability & Statistics MAT 156 Statistics American Experience SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology ** Creative Expression MUS 100 Music Appreciation ** ** Religions Traditions and REL 105 Introduction to Religion Ethics & Personal Values Distribution REL 101 Survey of World Religions meets two general studies requirements: Religious traditions and Ethics & Personal Values Distribution. *Satisfactory completion of both BIOL 165/167 & 170/172, Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, are accepted as equivalent to Morningside s BIOL 207 Human Anatomy and BIOL 208 Human Physiology. ** See page 2 for other courses that meet general studies requirements. 7
RN TO BSN DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Morningside College offers a Registered Nurse Degree Completion program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The online program offers registered nurses several options for degree completion: an accelerated 2- semester plan, and part-time 4 semester and 6 semester plans. A minimum of 124 semester hours is required for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. A total of 94 credits may be transferred into Morningside College s Registered Nurse Degree Completion program. At least 30 hours of additional academic work must be taken in residence at Morningside College in order to qualify for a 4-year degree, which shall include the last 12 of 16 credits.. Religions Traditions and REL 105 Introduction to Religion Ethics & Personal Values Distribution American Experience SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology Creative Expression MUS 100 Music Appreciation ** Prerequisite courses for admission to RN to BSN nursing major MORN 102 Composition & Communication ENG 106 English Composition II CHEM 110 General, Organic & CHM 110&111 Intro. to Chemistry & lab Biological Chemistry OR CHM 160&161 General Chemistry I & lab BIOL 207 Human Anatomy BIO 165&167 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/ lab * BIOL 208 Human Physiology BIO 170&172 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/ lab* BIOL 252 Microbiology BIO 183&184 Microbiology & lab BIO 205 Health & Nutrition equivalent nutrition course MATH 150 Elementary Probability & Statistics MAT 156 Statistics Must have been taken within the last 5 years Registered nurses seeking admission to the program must first be accepted into Morningside College, although this does not insure admission into the nursing major. Admission to the major requires a separate admission process, which includes the following: 1) Complete the prerequisite courses. 2) Present transcript(s) of coursework completed toward an earned diploma or associate degree in nursing from a state-approved school of nursing. 3) Present current licensure as a registered nurse in Iowa. Licenses from a state participating in the interstate nursing licensure compact are accepted. 4) Earned at least a grade of C (2.0) or better in all required nursing support courses that are transferred from other institutions. Note: students may repeat a course required for the nursing major only one time. 5) Present a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA. For more information about this individually designed program, registered nurses should contact Morningside College s Department of Nursing Education at 1-800-831-0806, ext. 5154 or email Dr. Mary Kovarna at Kovarna@morningside.edu. 8
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (Bachelor of Arts) DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (Bachelor of Arts) BIOPSYCHOLOGY (Bachelor of Science) COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (Bachelor of Arts) The courses of study offered by the Department of Psychology are designed to prepare students for: a) graduate school and careers as professional psychologists (e.g., school, industrial/organization, experimental, counseling, and clinical); b) paraprofessional jobs in applied fields such as mental health, mental retardation, human resources and human services; c) an educational experience that will contribute to the understanding of self and others. As a discipline in a liberal arts curriculum, psychology is an appropriate course of study in such fields as nursing, law, social science, management, personnel/human resources, education, criminal justice, advertising, medicine, political science, or any area in which the understanding of human behavior and mental processes are beneficial. Composition & Communication ENG 106 Composition II Empirical Reasoning CHM 110&111 Intro. to Chemistry & lab American Experience SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology Creative Expressions ART 101 Art Appreciation Ethics & Personal Values REL 105 Introduction to Religion * Religious Tradition Flag Psychology and support courses MATH 150 Elem. Probability & Statistics MAT 156 Statistics Support courses for Biopsychology BIOL 207 Human Anatomy BIO 165+167 Human Anatomy & Physiology I & lab BIOL 208 Human Physiology BIO 170+172 Human Anatomy & Physiology II & lab BIOL 252 Microbiology BIO 183+184 Microbiology & lab * REL 105 Introduction to Religion meets two general studies requirements: Religious Traditions and Other sychology courses may transfer as electives in the psychology major. 9