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Mathematics: Transfer Pathway
Award:
Associate of Arts
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
The Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Mathematics bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities*. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
Minneapolis College’s innovative math program encourages exploration and serves a diverse population. If you plan to continue math studies at a Minnesota State four-year college or university or need refresher courses to prepare you for other majors, the math program offers extensive support at all math levels.
*This transfer pathway in Associate of Arts in Mathematics will transfer to the following majors:
- Bemidji State University: Mathematics, BS
- Metropolitan State University: Industrial and Applied Mathematics, BS
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Mathematics, BS
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Mathematics, BA or Mathematics, BS
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Mathematics, BA
- St. Cloud State University: Mathematics, BA
- Winona State University: Mathematics, BA
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
Mathematics Transfer Pathway Associate in Arts Degree
As governed by Minneapolis College Policy 3.05 and 3.09, students seeking an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Minneapolis College must successfully complete a total of 60 college-level credits as outlined below.
MnTC Requirements: 40 Credits
Students must successfully complete a total of 40 credits of coursework in all MnTC goal areas as follows:
See Minnesota General Education Transfer Curriculum Competencies for the list of eligible courses. One course may meet more than one MnTC Goal Area; however, credits may only be counted once.
All students pursuing this degree should work closely with their advisor and consult with the intended transfer institution to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives.
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Mathematics Core Courses
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Requirement
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The following 4 courses are required to complete the Mathematics Transfer Pathway.
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MATH 1180 Calculus 1 (5 credits)
MATH 1190 Calculus 2 (5 credits)
MATH 2210 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (5 credits)
MATH 2220 Multivariable Calculus (4 credits)
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MnTC GOAL AREA
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REQUIREMENT
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MnTC Goal Area 1: Written and Oral Communication
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A minimum of 9 credits, which must include ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110, ENGL 1111, as well as an eligible communication Studies (CMST) course
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MnTC Goal Area 2: Critical Thinking
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Any course from MnTC Goal Area 2 or Completion of all other MnTC Goal Areas and 40 MnTC credits. INFS 1000 satisfies this requirement
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*MnTC Goal Area 3: Natural Sciences
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MnTC Goal Area 3: A minimum of two courses in different disciplines, one course must have a traditional lab and the other course must have a traditional lab –or- lab-like experience.
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MnTC Goal Area 4: Mathematics/Logical Reasoning
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A minimum of one course totaling 3 credits One of the required MATH courses satisfies this requirement
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**MnTC Goal Area 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
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A minimum of three courses, in three different disciplines totaling 9 credits
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**MnTC Goal Area 6: Humanities and Fine Arts
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A minimum of three courses, in three different disciplines totaling 9 credits
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MnTC Goal Area 7: Human Diversity
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A minimum of one course
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MnTC Goal Area 8: Global Perspective
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A minimum of one course
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MnTC Goal Area 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility
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A minimum of one course
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MnTC Goal Area 10: People and the Environment
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A minimum of one course
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Additional Required Coursework:
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Health Course
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Choose course(s) from any of the HLTH offerings, a total of two credits is required
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Physical Education Course
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Choose course(s) from any of the PHED offerings, a total of one credit is required
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Information Studies
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INFS 1000 (meets MnTC Goal Area 2)
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Elective Credits
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The number of elective credits will vary depending on the number of MnTC and required coursework credits a student takes.
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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60.00
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Completion Requirements:
Students seeking an A.A. degree must complete ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110 and the Information Literacy requirement within their first 24 college-level credits (those courses are numbered 1000 or above). It is recommended that students take ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110 and INFS 1000 in the same semester or take ENGL 1111 and INFS 1000 during the same term.
One course may meet more than one MnTC Goal Area; however, credits may only be counted once.
The total credits for each semester will vary depending on which Math, and Science courses are selected to complete the Mathematics Transfer Pathway. All students pursuing this degree should work closely with their advisor to select the required Mathematics courses, required MnTC courses for the 40-credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and their MnTC electives.
Students need to complete the entire 40-credit Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) as well as elective credits to reach 60 credits for the Mathematics Transfer Pathway degree.
* MnTC Goal Area 3: Students must complete a minimum of two courses in two different disciplines, one course must have a traditional lab and the other course must have a traditional lab-or-lab-like experience from MnTC Goal Area 3.
**To complete the Mathematics Transfer Pathway, students must complete at least three courses from three different disciplines in MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 6.
When selecting MnTC courses, the following courses are highly recommended to be taken for this degree:
MATH 1150 (4 credits – Goal Area 4)
PHYS 1211, PHYS 1221 (12 credits – Goal Area 3)
It is also highly recommended that one of the following programming courses also be taken for this degree:
CSCI 1700, CSCI 1730, or CSCI 1733 (4 credits each)
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor and consult with the intended transfer institution to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework. Your advisor will assist you in choosing courses that will help you progress toward successful completion of your declared major.