ARTICULATION AGREEMENT INTRODUCTION This Articulation Agreement has been developed by Mount Saint Mary s University and Cerritos College. Its purpose is to help the prospective Mount Saint Mary s University student plan a course of study that will facilitate a more effective transfer into Mount Saint Mary s University. Mount Saint Mary s University accepts a maximum of 70 transferable community college units that may be applied toward the units required for a baccalaureate degree. This Agreement contains three sections: Section I - lists relevant information about MSMU General Studies Requirements. The General Studies requirements at MSMU include five areas: Communication Skills; Critical Thinking; Arts & Sciences; Modern Language, and Religious Studies and Philosophy. Listed under each area are equivalent courses offered at Cerritos College. Section II - lists lower division courses within six major areas selected by MSMU Admission and Advisement offices for Articulation due to their complexity. These six majors are Biological Sciences with emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy, Business, Child Development, English, Nursing, and Social Work. Section III- lists lower division courses within the Liberal Studies major, selected by the Education Department for articulation. Students interested in a Liberal Studies major should disregard section I and II. Please refer to the MSMU Catalog or contact a Transfer Admission Counselor in the Admission Office at MSMU for a complete list of required lower-division courses for majors not listed in this Agreement.
MOUNT SAINT MARY S UNIVERSITY CERRITOS COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT SECTION I General Studies I. Communication Skills A. Written (6 units with grade C or better) B. Oral (1-3 units) Architecture 112 Art 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105A, 105B, 106, 107 Dance 100, 101 Humanities 100 Music 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 104B Photography 160 Radio-Television 151 Theatre 102, 103, 104 English 100, 102, 103 Speech 100, 120, 130, 235 II. Critical Thinking (minimum 3 units) Philosophy 103, 106 III. Arts and Sciences (minimum 21 units) At least one course must be taken in each of the following categories (A-G) A. Art/Music B. Literature C. History D. Natural and Physical Sciences English 221A, 221B, History 101, 102, 103, 223, 224, 225, 226, 110, 204, 210, 220, 227, 228, 230A, 230B, 221, 230, 235, 241, 232, 233, 234, 235, 242, 245, 246, 250, 236, 237, 238, 245, 255, 260, 265 246A, 246B, 248A, 248B Anatomy 120, 130,150, 151, 200, 201 Anthropology 115, 115L, 120 Astronomy 102, 103 Biology 105, 115, 120, 200, 201, 202 Botany 120 Chemistry 100, 110, 111, 112 Earth Science 101, 102, 104, 110 Geography 101, 101L Geology 101, 201, 207, 208, 209 Microbiology 200 Physical Science 100, 112 Physics 100, 101, 102, 201, 202, 203 Zoology 120 E. Mathematics F. Social and Behavioral Sciences Math 110A, 110B, 112, 114, 115, Anthropology 100 116, 140, 150, 170, 190 Economics 202, 202M Psychology 210 Geography 102, 105 Political Science 220 Psychology 101, 251 Sociology 101, 110 G. Contemporary Economics or Politics Economics 201, 201M History 120 Political Science 101, 110, 201, 210 IV. Modern Language
A. A student who begins a language must complete course 1 and 2 of the same language B. Students whose native language is not English may demonstrate academic proficiency in English as a second language by passing the TOEFL examination with scores above 550. C. To meet the requirement students must demonstrate proficiency at the second semester level. If they have knowledge, and test into the second semester of the language, they need only take the second semester course, i.e., Span 2. V. Religious Studies and Philosophy (Minimum 15 units; must include 3 units of Ethics and 3 units of a Philosophical Ideas course) A. Religious Studies (6-9 units) B. Philosophy (6-9 units) a. Scripture: English 221A, 221B; Philosophy 204, 206 b. Religion & Religions: Anthropology 203; Philosophy 200, 203 Anthropology 100 English 223, 224, 225, 226, 236, 237 History 204 Humanities 108, 109 Music 101, 102 Philosophy 100, 104, 105, 109, 200, 203 Biology 200, 201 Math 110A Psychology 210 VI. Diversity a. Philosophical Ideas: Philosophy 100, 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 203, 206 b. Ethics: Philosophy 102 c. Other: Philosophy 103, 106 Political Science 220 Psychology 265 Sociology 101, 110, 2020, 210, 215 Women s Studies 101, 102, 103, 109, 202, 204, 205 VII. Quantitative Literacy A. QL 1 B. QL 2 Chemistry 111, 112 Math 110B, 112, 116, 140, 150, 170, 190, 220 Physics 101, 102, 201, 202, 203 Disclaimer Other courses not listed in the above sections may be approved for general studies credit. To ensure receiving the appropriate credit, please complete a transfer credit clearance form before registering for the course. The advisement center will then determine the eligibility of the course. Submission of a transfer credit clearance form does not guarantee approval of transfer credit.
SECTION II BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES WITH EMPHASIS IN PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY BIO 1A &1B Biological Dynamics BIOL 200, 201 CHEM 1A &1B General Chemistry CHEM 111, 112 PHY 1A & 1B Introductory Physics PHYS 101, 102 BIO 50A Human Anatomy A & P 120 or 130 or 150 or 200 MTH 38/PSY 40 Elements of Probability and MATH 112 or PSYC 210 Statistics/ Basic Statistical Methods CIS 1A Computer Processes & CIS 102 Applications MTH 5A Calculus I MATH 170 PSY 1 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 101 PSY 12 Lifespan Human Development PSYC 251 BUSINESS BUS 4 Business Foundations & BA 100 Analysis BUS 5/POL 5 Business Law LAW 111 or 112 or 113 BUS 15A Accounting Principles I ACCT 101 BUS 15B Accounting Principles II ACCT 102 ECO 1 Microeconomics ECON 202, 202M ECO 2 Macroeconomics ECON 201, 201M MTH 28 Mathematical Analysis for MATH 114 Business MTH 38 Elements of Probability & MATH 112 Statistics CIS 1A Computer Processes & CIS 102 Applications PHI 92 Business Ethics No equivalent SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 100 or 130 or BCOT 148 ENGLISH ENG 1 AB or 1C Freshman English ENGL 100 & 102 or 103 ENG 5H Freshman Honors English HIS 1 AB Western Civilization HIST 241, 242 SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 100 or 130
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PSY 1 Intro to Psychology PSYC 101 PSY 12 Child/Human Development PSYC 251 SOC 6 Family, Child & Community CDEC 113 MUS 6/106 The Fine Arts: Music MUS 100 EDU 33/133 Visual & Performing Arts for CDEC 62 & 65 the Young Child ENG 34 Literature for the Young Child ENG 222 BIO 10 Health Science No equivalent SOCIAL WORK SOC 5 Sociological Perspectives SOC 101 SOC 13 / BIO 40 Anatomy for Social Sciences/Anatomy AP 120 or A&P 130 or 150 or 151 or 200 or 201 PSY 1 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 101 MTH 38 Elements of Probability and Statistics MTH 112 NURSING FRESHMAN YEAR (Prerequisite courses) *Anatomy and Physiology 34A and 34B must be taken in sequence in order to fulfill the prerequisite. CHE 3/PHS 1 Foundations of Chemistry/Scientific Concepts CHEM 100* or 111 or PHYS 101 BIO 50 A Human Anatomy A & P 150 or 200 or 120 BIO 50 B Human Physiology A & P 130 or 151 or 201 BIO 3/103 General Microbiology MICR 200 PSY 1 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 101 SOC 5 Sociological Perspectives SOC 101 ENG 1AB Freshman English ENGL 100 & 102 or 103 SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 100 PSY 12 Lifespan Developmental Psychology PSYC 251 SOPHOMORE YEAR BIO 112 Nutrition HO 152 PHI 21/ RST 41 Moral Values/Introduction to PHIL 102
Religious Studies Art or Music Christian Values Refer to General Studies VA Refer to General Studies IIIA JUNIOR YEAR PHI 168 Bioethics Not equivalent Literature Refer to General Studies IIIB History Refer to General Studies IIIC SENIOR YEAR Philosophical Ideas Refer to General Studies VB Economics or Politics Refer to General Studies IIIG
SECTION III LIBERAL STUDIES Students planning to major in Liberal Studies at Mount St. Mary s College may take the following courses at Cerritos College to meet selected subject matter content requirements. *One additional Course in Philosophy or religious studies to equal 15 units in philosophy & religious studies that meets MSMC Articulation Agreement ENG 1A, 1B Freshman English ENGL 100, 102 or 103 ENG Literature SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 100 or 130 SPA 1 Elementary Spanish I SPAN 101 SPA 2 Elementary Spanish II SPAN 102 MTH 50 Elementary Number Systems MATH 110A MTH 51 Elements of Geometry and MATH 110B Statistics BIO 5 with lab Life Sciences BIOL 120 BIO 10 Health Science BIOL 120 PHI 92 Business Ethics No equivalent PHS 2A with lab General Physical Science *Study of Physics *Study of Chemistry PHS 2B *Study of Astronomy *Study of Geology *Study of physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy is General Physical Science This study may take place in one integrated science course, such as PS 112 Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers, or it may take place required. One course must in the study of four discrete include Lab. courses, one in each subject area. For example: ASTR 102 Introduction Astronomy: Stars and the Universe, ESCI 110 Introduction to Earth Science, CHEM 105 Chemistry for Elementary School Teachers, and PHYS 100 Elementary Physics or PHYS 101 or 102 General Physics. A physical laboratory experience in required. CIS 1 Computer Processes & CIS 102 Applications POL 1 American Government and POL 101 Institutions HIS 25 Cultural and Historical GEOG 102
Geography HIS 188 California History HIST 120 HIS 106 U.S. History Colonization to Not equivalent Present HIS 3 World History HIST 245 PSY 12 Lifespan Development PSY 251 Psychology PHIL 15 Intro to Philosophy PHIL 100 or other course that meets MSMC Articulation Agreement for philosophy of ideas PHIL 10 Critical Thinking PHIL 106 or any philosophy course that meets MSMC Articulation Agreement, if critical thinking requirement has been met Art Appreciation ART 100 Introduction to World Art (recommended) or other course that meets MSMC General Studies Music Appreciation MUS 101 Introduction to World Music (recommended) or other course that meets MSMC General Studies ETHICS Ethics PHIL 102 RST 61 World Religions PHIL 200
Mount St. Mary s College (MSMC) offers a concurrent program of Teacher Preparation. Students take courses toward their baccalaureate degree (in Liberal Studies) and courses in education concurrently. The Mount St. Mary s College Elementary Teacher Preparation Program is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing-approved program for the preparation of students for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential as defined by SB 2042. Students considering transferring to Mount St. Mary s College are encouraged to retain copies of syllabi and course assignments. A Liberal Studies Portfolio documenting the study of each of the above listed subject areas is required for the major. Transfer students are encouraged to obtain a passing score on the CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) and to take CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers). According to current state and federal legislation and regulations, passing scores on the three sections of the CSET must be attained before supervised teaching. A passing score on CBEST at entry to Mount St. Mary s College is required for students intending to apply for supervised teaching in the eighth semester of college study (or the fourth semester of study at MSMC). Other MSMC Education Department requirements must also be met before enrolling in supervised teaching. Contact the Liberal Studies Coordinator for additional information, 213-477-2628. California Credential requirements are subject to change pending direction from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). These changes take precedence over the MSMC catalog, as well as any other MSMC information.