General Education Guidelines for Saint Paul College Students Transferring to the University of St. Thomas UST General Education Requirements Saint Paul College Courses Which Fulfill UST General Education Requirements Equivalent UST Subject Area Specific UST Course Specific Saint Paul College Course LITERATURE & WRITING (6.0-8.0 semester credits) FINE ARTS NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL AND QUANTITATIVE REASONING (10.6-12.0 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 21-22 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 pages 25 of the Selected from pages 22-23 of the English 1711 Plus one of the following: English 1780, 1790, 2730, 2732, 2740, 2750, 2760, 2770, 2775, 2778 Humanities 1780 or 1790 Music 1740 or 1750 Theater 1710 One of the following lab science courses: Biology 1725, 1730, 1735, 1740, 1745, 1785, 2721, 2722 or 2750 Chemistry 1700, 1711, 1712, 2711, 2712 Natural Science 1710, 1721 Physics 1720, 1722, 2700, 2710 Plus one of the following math courses: Math 1710, 2749, 2750 Plus any science course from above or Math 1740 or 2750 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 Spanish 1730 A satisfactory score on UST s placement exam will waive the requirement Economics 1720, 1730 Geography 1720, 1740 Psychology 1710 Sociology 1710, 1720 Anthropology 1710, 1730 English 1780, 1790 History 1770 Sociology 1720, 1730 Speech 1730 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 Selected from page 22 of the History 1730, 1745, 1746, 1760, or 1761 MORAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL REASONING (6.0-8.0 semester credits) FAITH AND THE CATHOLIC TRADITION (THEOLOGY) (10.6-12.0 semester credits) 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 These courses must be taken at UST These courses 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. Based on the 2014-15 Saint Paul College catalog and the 2014-16 University of St. Thomas catalog Updated 09-01-14
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 post-secondary 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 Admissions Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651) 962-6528 To Schedule a Visit, (651) 962-6154 University of St. Thomas Office of Admissions, Mail 5017 2115 Summit Avenue St Paul, MN 55105-1096 www.stthomas.edu
Opus College of Business Allied Requirements For students transferring from Saint Paul 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 222 Interpersonal Communication COJO 274 Small Group Communication Computer and Information Sciences STAT 220 Statistics I Saint Paul College course that can satisfy UST subject area ACCT 1411 + ACCT 1412 = Financial ACCT 2420 Managerial Economics ECON 1720 Macroeconomics ECON 1730 Microeconomics Mathematics (one course) Finite Math is not available at SPC Survey of Calculus is not available at SPC MATH 2749 Calculus I Note: Finance majors must take calculus. Communication (not required for or Finance majors) SPCH 1710 Fundamentals of Public Speaking SPCH 1730 Intercultural Communication SPCH 1720 Interpersonal Communication SPCH 1750 Small Group Communication Note: Real Estate majors may take SPCH 1710 and SPCH 1730. Business Communication majors may take SPCH 1710 or 1730 plus SPCH 1720 and 1750. Family Business majors may take SPCH 1720 or SPCH 1750. International Business majors must take SPCH 1730. All other majors may take SPCH 1710 or SPCH 1730. Computer and Information Sciences MATH 1740 Statistics Other required business courses are at the upper division level (numbered 300 or above) at St. Thomas. Therefore, lower division courses (numbered 1000-2990) 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 Resources 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) 962-5547 Kyle Murphy, Transfer Admissions Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651) 962-6150 Based on the Saint Paul College 2014-15 catalog and the 2014-16 University of St. Thomas catalog Updated 09-01-14
School of Engineering For students transferring from Saint Paul College Major field courses required at UST St. Paul College course that can satisfy UST subject area CHEMISTRY CHEM 109 Chemistry for Engineers MATHEMATICS Electrical and MATH 113 Calculus I MATH 114 Calculus II MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus MATH 210 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations PHYSICS Electrical Engineering & PHYS 111 Introduction to Classical Physics I PHYS 112 Introduction to Classical Physics II COMPUTER SCIENCE CISC 130 Introduction to Programming & Problem Solving in the Sciences ENGINEERING Electrical and ENGR 150 Introduction to Engineering ENGR 171 Engineering Graphics and Design Electrical Engineering ENGR 330 Microprocessors I CHEMISTRY CHEM 1711 Principles of Chemistry I MATHEMATICS Electrical and MATH 2749 Calculus I MATH 2750 Calculus II MATH 2753 Calculus III MATH 2760 Ordinary Differential Equations PHYSICS Electrical Engineering & PHYS 2700 General Physics I (with Calculus) PHYS 2710 General Physics 2 (with Calculus) COMPUTER SCIENCE There is not an equivalent course available at this time. ENGINEERING Electrical and ENGR 1706 Principles of Engineering MTTP 1427 Introduction to SolidWorks Electrical Engineering CSCI 2570 Machine Architecture and Organization 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) 962-5750 Kyle Murphy, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651) 962-6528 Based on the 2014-15 Saint Paul College catalog and the 2014-16 University of St. Thomas catalog updated 09-01-14
School of Social Work Allied Requirements for students transferring from St. Paul College Allied courses required at UST Biology BIOL 105 Human Biology Psychology PSYC 111 General Psychology and PSYC 202 Lifespan Development St. Paul College courses that satisfy Social Work Allied Requirements Biology BIOL 1730 Human Body Systems or BIOL 1785 Biology of Men & Women Psychology PSYC 1710 General Psychology PSYC 1720 Psychology Throughout Lifespan Sociology SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology Sociology SOCI 1710 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) 690-6296 or smferguson@stthomas.edu Kyle Murphy, Transfer Admissions Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (651) 962-6528 Based on the 2014-15 St. Paul College catalog and the 2014-16 University of St. Thomas catalog Updated 09-01-14