NMC Transfer Guide - MTA
To: Michigan State University - Main Campus
Program: Communication
Prepares students to become human relations specialists in industry, the media, and government as well as for graduate study. Graduates pursue careers in sales, fund raising, corporate recruiting and training, customer relations, public relations, and government.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Transfer Credits – MSU accepts a maximum of 60 credits from a community college.
- Transfer Grades – Courses with grades below 2.0 are not transferable to MSU.
Basic Requirements
The following courses are listed to facilitate transfer and fulfill requirements at MSU. If your goal is to complete an associate's degree before transferring, visit with an NMC advisor for assistance.
Upon request at the NMC Records and Registration Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED".
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Academic Area |
Credits |
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Composition |
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ENG 111, 112 |
English Composition I & II |
8 |
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Humanities |
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HST 111 or 112 |
US History to or from 1865 |
4 |
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Select a Group 1 Humanities course from a dept. other than HST |
3 |
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Natural Science |
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Select 2 group 1 Natural Science courses representing 2 departments |
8 |
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Social Science |
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Select 2 Group 1 Social Science courses representing 2 departments |
6 |
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Mathematics |
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Options to complete MSU math requirement at NMC: |
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1: MTH 121, 122 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry |
7 |
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2: MTH 121, 131 |
College Algebra and Intro to Probability and Statistics |
7 |
additional Requirements For Communications
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Class |
Credits |
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BUS 155 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
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Suggested Communications Elective |
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COM 111 |
Public Speaking |
4 |
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Behavioral Science Cognate |
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The Communication program requires 6 courses in behavioral and social sciences totaling 18 - 24 credits. Consider taking courses from the following departments (at least 3 departments must be represented): ANT, ECO, PLS, PSY and SOC. Select courses from this list » |
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Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.
Updated: Summer 2023