2019 - 2020 Course Catalog

Mathematics Transfer Pathway (AA)

60 Credits

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.

*Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.

Required Courses

Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.

MATH 1510Calculus 1

(5 cr)

MATH 1520Calculus 2

(5 cr)

MATH 2510Calculus 3: Multivariable Calculus

(5 cr)

MATH 2520Calculus 4: Differential Equations with Linear Algebra

(5 cr)

General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits

*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options

Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses

ENGC 1101Freshman Composition

(4 cr)

COMM 1100Introduction to Human Communication

(3 cr)

Or

COMM 1101Fundamentals of Public Speaking

(3 cr)

Or

COMM 1111Interpersonal Communication

(3 cr)

Or

COMM 1121Small Group Communication

(3 cr)

Goal 2: Critical Thinking

(Met By Completion of All 40 Credits of The MnTC)

Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from Two Different Departments; At Least One Must Include A Lab)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course

Course – met by taking required MATH courses

Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences – 2 Courses

(Select from Two Different Departments)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts- 2 Courses

(Select from Two Different Departments)

Course #1 _______________

Course #2 _______________

Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course

Course___________________

Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course

Course___________________

Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course

Course___________________

Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course

Course___________________

Additional Course Requirements – 20 Credits

One Health (HLTH) course.

One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.

Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60 credit requirement

Other Degree Requirements

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in the MnTC.
  • Earn a minimum of 20 college-level credits at Normandale