Transfer Plans
For additional information and possible next steps, please refer to the following information:
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If you are considering transferring to GVSU, please visit our Transfer Admissions resource page for all the information you need to get started.
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For information on how your courses transfer to GVSU, please review the Course Equivalencies online.
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If you decide to transfer to GVSU prior to completing your Associates Degree, you should consider taking advantage of the reverse transfer agreement we have with all Michigan community colleges.
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Our online catalog provides a wealth of information on GVSU's academic programs, policies and procedures, course descriptions, etc.
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Each college at GVSU has an academic advising center that serves specific majors in that college. If you have specific questions about program requirements, you could contact the advising center to seek additional information.
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Each academic department at GVSU provides additional information about specific programs of study and links to important resources. You may access a comprehensive list here.
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Our Career Center provides comprehensive support and resources for all students at GVSU. It is recommended that you connect with the counselors there as soon as you transition to GVSU.
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The Career Guides by Major allow students to investigate possible career or graduate/professional school opportunities based on specific programs of study.
Transfer plans are meant to provide you with a suggested outline of courses for your respective academic interest.
They are simply a guide while you attend community college.
If you have additional questions regarding the content of this transfer plan,
please contact the GVSU Admissions & Recruitment Office by phone at 616-331-2025 or by email at [email protected].
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Northwestern Michigan College
Program Guide for General Education
WRITING
| Course |
Title |
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ENG 112
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English Composition
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THE ARTS
| Course |
Title |
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ART 100
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Art Appreciation
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ART 111
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History of Western Art I
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ART 112
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History of Western Art II
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ART 213
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Modern Art HIstory
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ART 214
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Women in Art
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HUM 102
|
Introduction to Humanities
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HUM 116
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World Cultures
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MUS 110
|
Music Appreciation - Standard Literature
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MUS 111
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Music Appreciation Jazz
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MUS 129
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History of Rock and Roll
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MUS 201
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Theory of Music
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MUS 202
|
Theory of Music
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PHILOSOPHY & LITERATURE
| Course |
Title |
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ENG 210
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Children's Literature
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ENG 240
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Children's Literature
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ENG 241
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Mythology
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ENG 242
|
Intro to Women Writers
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ENG 245
|
Native American Literature
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ENG 246
|
British Literature I
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ENG 247
|
British Literature II
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ENG 250
|
Mythology
|
|
ENG 254
|
Shakespeare
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ENG 256
|
Environmental Literature
|
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ENG 261
|
British Literature
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ENG 262
|
American Literature
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ENG 263
|
World Literature
|
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ENG 265
|
Science Fiction & Fantasy
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ENG 266
|
Popular Culture
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ENG 267
|
Film as Literature
|
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ENG 271
|
Adolescence & Cultural Diversity
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HUM 101
|
Intro to Humanities
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HUM 102
|
Intro to Humanities
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PHL 101
|
Introduction to Philosophy I
|
|
PHL 121
|
Western Religions
|
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PHL 122
|
Eastern Religions
|
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PHL 181
|
Old Testament
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PHL 182
|
New Testament
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PHL 201
|
Ethics
|
|
PHL 202
|
Contemp Ethical Dilemma
|
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PHL 203
|
Environmental Ethics
|
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
| Course |
Title |
|
HST 101
|
Western Civilization to 1500 AD
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|
HST 102
|
Western Civilization from 1500 AD
|
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HST 111
|
U.S. History to 1865
|
|
HST 112
|
U.S. History Since 1865
|
|
HST 211
|
Native American History
|
|
HST 212
|
African-American History
|
|
HST 213
|
American Women's History
|
|
HST 225
|
American Civil War
|
|
HST 228
|
The Vietnam War
|
|
HST 230
|
A History of Michigan
|
|
HST 235
|
20th Century Europe
|
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES:
| Course |
Title |
|
CIT 110
|
Programming Logic & Design
|
|
GEO 115
|
Introduction to GIS
|
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MTH 106
|
Math for Elementary Teachers
|
|
MTH 120
|
Mathematical Exploration
|
|
MTH 121
|
College Algebra
|
|
MTH 122
|
Trigonometry
|
|
MTH 131
|
Introduction to Probability & Statistics
|
|
MTH 140
|
College Algebra & Trigonometry
|
|
MTH 141
|
Calculus I
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MTH 142
|
Calculus II
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MTH 206
|
Math for Elementary Teachers II
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MTH 241
|
Calculus III
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MTH 251
|
Differential Equations
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PHL 105
|
Critical Thinking
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Select one from Physical Sciences and one from Life Sciences.
One of those courses must contain a lab.
| Course |
Title |
|
AST 109 + 109L
|
Planetary Astronomy + Lab
|
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AST 119 + 119L
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Astronomy + Lab
|
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BIO 268
|
Biochemistry
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CHM 101 + 101L
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Introductory Chemistry + Lab
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CHM 150 + 150R + 150L
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General Chemistry I + Recitation + Lab
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CHM 151 + 151R + 151L
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General Chemistry II + Recitation + Lab
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CHM 201
|
Intro to Organic Chemistry
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CHM 250 + 250L
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Organic Chemistry I + Lab
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CHM 251 + 251L
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Organic Chemistry II + Lab
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ENV 103 + 103L
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Earth Science + Lab
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ENV 104 + 104L
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Life of the Past + Lab
|
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ENV 111 + 111L
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Physical Geology + Lab
|
|
ENV 112
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Historical Geology
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ENV 117 + 117L
|
Meteorology & Climatology + Lab
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ENV 131
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Oceanography
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ENV 270a
|
MI Basin Geology
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ENV 207c
|
Precambrian Geology of MI
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GEO 105 + 105L
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Physical Geography + Lab
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PHY 105
|
Physics World Around Us
|
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PHY 121 + 121L
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General Physics I + Lab
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PHY 122
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General Physics II
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PHY 221 + 221L + 221R
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Probs & Principles of Physics I + Recitation + Lab
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PHY 222 + 222R
|
Prob and Prin Physics
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LIFE SCIENCES
Select one from Physical Sciences and one from Life Sciences.
One of those courses must contain a lab.
| Course |
Title |
|
BIO 100 + 100L
|
Food & Nutrition Biology + Lab
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BIO 105 + 105L
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Living in the Environment + Lab
|
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BIO 106 + 106L
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Human Biology + Lab
|
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BIO 108 + 108L
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Plant Biology + Lab
|
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BIO 109 + 109L
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Principles of Life Science + Lab
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BIO 110
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Essential Biology
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BIO 115 + 115L
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Cell, Plant & Ecosystem + Lab
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BIO 116 + 116L
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Genetics, Evolution & Animal Biology + Lab
|
|
BIO 208
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Microbiology
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BIO 215
|
Genetics
|
|
BIO 227
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology
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BIO 228
|
Human Anatomy and Physiology
|
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BIO 255
|
Pathophysiology
|
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ENV 140
|
Watershed Science
|
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (SELECT TWO COURSES FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES)
| Course |
Title |
|
ANT 113
|
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
|
|
CJ 101
|
Introduction to Criminal Justice
|
|
ECO 121
|
Basic Economics
|
|
ECO 201
|
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
|
ECO 202
|
Principles of Microeconomics
|
|
GEO 101
|
Introduction to Geography
|
|
GEO 108
|
Geography of US/Canada
|
|
GEO 109
|
World Regional Geography
|
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PLS 101
|
Survey of American Government
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PLS 132
|
Comparative Politics
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PLS 211
|
International Relations
|
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PLS 222
|
Intro to Political Theory
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PLS 233
|
U.S. Foreign Policy
|
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PSY 101
|
Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 211
|
Developmental Psychology
|
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PSY 221
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Phsych of Personality
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PSY 223
|
Intro to Social Psych
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PSY 225
|
Human Sexuality
|
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PSY 231
|
Psychology of Adjustment
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PSY 250
|
Abnormal Psychology
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SOC 101
|
Introduction to Sociology
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SOC 175
|
Intro to Sustainable Living
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SOC 201
|
Modern Social Problems
|
|
SOC 211
|
Marriage & the Family
|
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SOC 220
|
Gender & Society
|
|
SOC 231
|
Deviance and Criminal Behavior
|
|
SWK 121
|
Introduction to Social Work
|
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SWK 221
|
Introduction to Social Welfare
|
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES DESIGNATION
| Course |
Title |
|
ANT 113
|
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
|
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ART 111
|
History of Western Art I
|
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ART 112
|
History of Western Art II
|
|
ENG 241
|
Mythology
|
|
ENG 246
|
British Literature I
|
|
ENG 247
|
British Literature II
|
|
ENG 254
|
Shakespeare
|
|
ENG 263
|
World Literature
|
|
ENG 271
|
Adolescence & Cultural Diversity
|
|
FRN 202
|
Intermediate French II
|
|
GEO 109
|
World Regional Geography
|
|
GRM 202
|
Intermediate German II
|
|
HST 101
|
Western Civ to 1500 AD
|
|
HST 102
|
Western Civ from 1500AD
|
|
HST 228
|
The Vietnam War
|
|
HST 235
|
20th Century Europe
|
|
HUM 116
|
World Cultures
|
|
PHL 121
|
Western Religions
|
|
PHL 122
|
Eastern Religions
|
|
PLS 132
|
Comparative Politics
|
|
PLS 211
|
International Relations
|
|
SPN 202
|
Intermediate Spanish II
|
US DIVERSITY DESIGNATION
| Course |
Title |
|
ART 214
|
Women in Art
|
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ENG 242
|
Intro to Women Writers
|
|
ENG 245
|
Native American Literature
|
|
HST 111
|
U.S. History to 1865
|
|
HST 112
|
U.S. History since 1865
|
|
HST 211
|
Native American History
|
|
HST 212
|
African-American History
|
|
HST 213
|
American Women's History
|
|
HST 225
|
American Civil War
|
|
MUS 111
|
Music Appreciation Jazz
|
|
SOC 201
|
Modern Social Problems
|
|
SOC 220
|
Gender & Society
|
|
SOC 260
|
Race & Ethnicity
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