ARTICULATION AGREEMENT INTRODUCTION This Articulation Agreement has been developed by Mount Saint Mary's University and Mount San Antonio College. Its purpose is to help the prospective Mount Saint Mary s 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 Mt. San Antonio 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 MOUNT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT SECTION I General Studies: I. Communication Skills A. Written (6 units with grade C or better) B. Oral (1-3 units) English 1A, 1AH, 1B, 1BH, 1C, 1CH Speech 1A, 1AH, 15, 16, 20, 20H II. Critical Thinking (minimum 3 units) Philosophy 3, 3H, 8 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 Art History 1, 1H, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 5, 5H, 6, 6H, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12H, 14, 15 Art Basic Studio 1 Architecture 31, 32 Humanities 1 Literature 15 Music 11AB, 12, 13, 13H, 14AB, 15 Photography 15 Theater 9, 10 E. Mathematics Math 100, 110, 110H, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 180, 210 Psychology 10 Literature 1, 2, 3, 6AB, 10, 11AB, 14, 15, 25, 36, 46, 47. History 1, 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 7, 7H, 8, 8H, 10, 11, 16, 19, 30, 31, 35, 36, 39, 40, 44 F. Social and Behavioral Sciences Anthropology 5, 22 Business Economics 1B, 1BH Geography 2, 2H Political Science 2 Psychology 1A, 1AH, 14. D. Natural and Physical Sciences Anatomy 10A, 35 Anthropology 1, 1H, 1L, 3 Astronomy 5, 5H, 5L, 7, 8 Biology 1, 3, 4, 4H, 20, 20L Botany 3 Chemistry 10, 40, 50, 50H Geography 1, 1H, 1HL Geology 1, 8, 8H, 8L, 9 Meteorology 3, 3L Microbiology 1, 22 Oceanography 10, 10H, 10L Physical Science 7, 7L Physics 1, 2AG G. Contemporary Economics or Politics Business Economics 1A, 1AH Political Science 1, 1H, 9
Sociology 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 14, 14H 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: Literature 46, 47 b. Religion & Religions: Philosophy 15, 15H Sociology 7 a. Philosophical Ideas: 5, 5H, 20A, 20AH, 20B, 20BH b. Ethics: 12, 12H c. Philosophy other: Philosophy 3, 3H, 8 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. Anthropology 30 Art History 3, 3H, 14, 15 History 36 Humanities Literature 3, 20, 25 VI: Diversity Music 14A Philosophy 5, 5H, 15, 15H Political Science 2, 25, 35 Psychology 25 Sociology 1, 1H, 2, 2H, 20, 20H, 36 VII: Quantitative Literacy Biology 4, 4H Chemistry 20 Math 210 Philosophy 3, 3H, 8 Psychology 3 A. QL1 Disclaimer B. QL2 Chemistry 50 Math 110, 110H, 150, 160, 180, 181, 280 Physical Science 7, 7L Physics 1, 2AG Psychology 10 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 1 or 4 or 4H & 2 CHE 1A &1B/L General Chemistry CHEM 50, or 50H CHE 6A & 6B/L Organic Chemistry CHEM 80 & 81 PHY 1A & 1B Introductory Physics PHYS 2AG, 2BG BIO 50A Human Anatomy ANAT 10A or 35 MTH 38/PSY 40 Elements of Probability and MATH 110 or 110H Statistics/ Basic Statistical Methods PSY 1 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1A or 1AH PSY 12 Lifespan Human Development PSYC 14 or CHLD 10 or 10H or SOC 15 BUSINESS BUS 4 Business Foundations & BUSM 20 Analysis BUS 5/POL 5 Business Law BUSL 18 or 18H BUS 15A Accounting Principles I BUSA 7 BUS 15B Accounting Principles II BUSA 8 ECO 1 Microeconomics BUSC 1B or 1BH ECO 2 Macroeconomics BUSC 1A or 1AH MTH 28 Mathematical Analysis for MATH 140 Business MTH 38 Elements of Probability & MATH 110, 110H or BUSC 17 Statistics CIS 1A Computer Processes & CIS 10A or COMP 16 Applications PHI 92 Business Ethics Not equivalent SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 1A or 1AH ENGLISH ENG 1 AB or 1C Freshman English ENGL 1A or 1AH & 1B or 1BH or 1C, 1CH ENG 5H Freshman Honors English HIS 1 AB Western Civilization HIST 3 or 3H & 4 or 4H SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 1A or 1AH CHILD DEVELOPMENT PSY 1 Intro to Psychology PSYC 1A or PAYC 1AH PSY 12 Child/Human Development PSYC 14
SOC 6 Family, Child & Community SOC 14 or SOC 14H EDU 33/133 Visual & Performing Arts for THTR 60 the Young Child BIO 10 Health Science BIOL 5 SOCIAL WORK SOC 5 Sociological Perspectives SOC 1 or 1H SOC 13 / BIO 40 Anatomy for Social Sciences/Anatomy ANAT 10A or 10B or 35 or 36 or 50 PSY 1 Introduction to Psychology PSY 1A or 1AH MTH 38 Elements of Probability and Statistics MTH 110 or 110H 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 CHEM 1A Chemistry/Scientific Concepts BIO 50 A Human Anatomy ANAT 10A or 35 BIO 50 B Human Physiology ANAT 10B or 36 BIO 3/103 General Microbiology MICR 1 PSY 1 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1A or 1AH SOC 5 Sociological Perspectives SOC 1 or 1H ENG 1AB Freshman English ENG 1A or 1AH & 1B or 1BH or 1C, 1CH SPE 10 Introduction to Communication SPCH 1A or 1AH PSY 12 Lifespan Developmental Psychology PSYC 14 SOPHOMORE YEAR BIO 112 Nutrition NF 25 or 25H PHI 21/ RST 41 Moral Values/Introduction to Christian Values PHIL 12 or 12H LIT 46 or 47 or PHI 15 or 15H Religious Studies Refer to General Studies VA Art or Music 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 Saint Mary s University may take the following courses at Mt. San Antonio College to meet selected subject matter content requirements. ENG 1A, 1B Freshman English ENG Literature SPE 10 Introduction to Communication 1A or 1AH or 1B SPA 1 Elementary Spanish I SPAN 1 SPA 2 Elementary Spanish II SPAN 2 MTH 50 Elementary Number Systems 210 Concepts of Elementary Mathematics MTH 51 Elements of Geometry and Statistics BIO 5 with lab Life Sciences General Bio BIOL 1 Plant and Animal Bio BIOL 2 Ecology and Field Bio BIOL3 Cont. Health Issues BIOL 5 Current Topics in Biology 10 BIO 10 Health Science BIOL 5 PHI 92 Business Ethics Not equivalent *PHS 2A with lab General Physical Science *Study of Physics *Study of Chemistry *PHS 2B General Physical Science *Study of Astronomy *Study of Geology *Study of physics, chemistry, geology and astronomy is required. One course must include Lab. CIS 1 Computer Processes & CIS 10A Applications POL 1 American Government and 1 Political Science or 1H Institutions HIS 25 Cultural and Historical NONE Geography HIS 188 California History HIST 39 HIS 106 U.S. History Colonization to Present 1 History of the United States 1H History of the United States Honors
7 History of the United States 7H History of the United States Honors 8 History of the United States 30 History of the United States 31 History of the African- American 36 Women in American History Beyond the Stereotypes 40 History of the Mexican American HIS 3 World History 3 History of World Civilization 3H History of World Civilization Honors 4 History of Civilization 4H History of World Civilization Honors PSY 12 Lifespan Development Psychology 14 Developmental Psychology PHIL 15 Intro to Philosophy 5 Introduction to Philosophy 5H Introduction to Philosophy Honors 12 Ethics PHIL 10 Critical Thinking 3 Logic in Practice 8 Critical Thinking Art Appreciation 1 Understanding the Visual Arts 1H Understanding the Visual Arts Honors 4 History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic 4H History of Western Art: Prehistoric Through Gothic Honors 5 History of Western Art: Renaissance Through Modern 5H History of Western Art: Renaissance Through Modern Honors 6 History of Modern Art 12 Pre-Columbian Art of the Americas Music Appreciation 13 Introduction to Music Appreciation
ETHICS Ethics 12 Ethics 12H Ethics RST 61 World Religions NONE 13H Introduction to Music Appreciation Honors 14 World Music *One additional Course in Philosophy or religious studies to equal 15 units in philosophy & religious studies that meets MSMU Articulation Agreement Mount Saint Mary s University (MSMU) offers a concurrent program of Teacher Preparation. Students take courses toward their baccalaureate degree (in Liberal Studies) and courses in education concurrently. The Mount Saint Mary s University Elementary Teacher Preparation Program is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialingapproved program for the preparation of students for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential as defined by SB 2042. Students considering transferring to Mount Saint Mary s University 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 Saint Mary s University is required for students intending to apply for supervised teaching in the eighth semester of college study (or the fourth semester of study at MSMU). Other MSMU 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 MSMU catalog, as well as any other MSMU information.