Transfer of Credits
Transfer of Credits
All credit evaluation will be based upon official transcripts received from the original credit issuing institution. Transfer courses will not be calculated in the MSUM cumulative GPA. Transfer courses will be included in LASC, major, and minor GPA requirements.
Accreditation
Transfer credit from institutions accredited by regional associations (North Central, Middle States, etc.) will be accepted by MSUM subject to limitations. Transfer credit from nationally accredited schools on the CHEA/US DOE list will be reviewed for transfer credit acceptance on a case-by-case basis.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC)/General Education
Transfer students will receive evaluations indicating the extent and distribution of credits which are accepted by MSUM toward LASC and their degree requirements. LASC requirements will be considered complete for transfer students who complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), the North Dakota General Education Requirements Transfer Agreement (GERTA), an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, or an equivalent (must meet credit and goal standards) Associate of Science (AS) degree. Courses will be evaluated to meet LASC goal requirements based on the sending institutions general education components or the equivalency assigned when transferred to MSUM. If general education requirements are not completed before transfer, transfer students must complete 42 credits in LASC courses and meet all goal areas. Transfer students must also meet MSUM’s writing intensive requirements.
Transfer credits may not be applied to meet an area requirement (LASC, major, or minor) unless they also meet the corresponding GPA requirement for the academic area.
Repeated Coursework in Transfer
Courses will not be accepted in transfer to replace any grades or credits earned at MSUM. If a course is completed at MSUM and an attempt is made to repeat the course elsewhere, the credit is considered duplication and is not eligible for transfer. Students who wish to take advantage of the repeated course opportunity to improve a grade must repeat the course at MSUM, with one exception only. MSUM students may register for a tri-college course to repeat a course previously taken at MSUM under current tri-college policies. When a course presented in transfer is repeated at MSUM, the transferred course is considered duplication and removed from the GPA and credit totals. The transferred course will be forfeited regardless of the grade earned when the course is repeated at MSUM.
Lower and Upper Division
Courses designated at the 100-200 level at the sending institution may not be used to meet the 40 credits of upper division courses required for graduation even if they are deemed equivalent to a 300-400 level course at MSUM.
Other Types of Credit
MSUM will accept for transfer, as lower division electives, a maximum of 16 semester credits of vocational or technical courses offered by technical colleges. Specific requirements in a student's major or minor field of study may be waived upon evaluation of vocational or technical courses judged by MSUM faculty to be comparable or equivalent to courses offered by MSUM. Any credit granted upon review will be in addition to the total of 16 credits of lower division electives.
Credit is NOT awarded for departmental examinations or waivers of credit except as required by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Transfer Appeal Policy
Transfer students have the right to appeal an evaluation decision. Appeals may be completed by filling out the Transfer Evaluation Appeal form online.
Examination for Credit
Examination for credit may be attempted only by students who are currently enrolled at MSUM. They may only be attempted when the department has announced an examination or if an individual student has received written permission from the department chair to take an exam. Credit may not be granted by examination if the student has previously or is currently registered for an equivalent course. Credit earned through examination for credit is not resident credit and may not be used to satisfy resident credit requirements for graduation. For guidelines and procedures to earn examination for credit contact the Registrar's Office or go to the Exam for Credit form online.
Credit for Prior Learning
MSUM recognizes that some students have learned college material prior to admission. This type of learning may occur as a result of job or volunteer experiences. MSUM provides an opportunity for its students to obtain college credit for these learning experiences. The evaluation of this type of learning is done by faculty who teach the subject matter on campus; thus, credits cannot be evaluated in areas in which MSUM does not have faculty expertise. Credit acquired in this manner is generally not transferable to other institutions of higher education and does not meet this university's resident credit requirement. Credit for prior learning is not granted for graduate credits.
Students who have been admitted to a degree program at MSUM and completed a minimum of 16 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better are eligible to apply for credit for prior learning. Application includes the presentation of a portfolio of information that validates what has been learned. Information regarding the procedure for granting this credit may be found at the Registrar's Office or go to Credit for Prior Learning form online.
Advanced Placement Credit (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) is a program of The College Board through which a high school student completes college-level courses that are designated as AP in high schools. A student may earn college credits by demonstrating a specified level of performance on AP examinations. The AP exams, which are scored on a 5-point scale, can be taken by any student who feels prepared by independent study or other preparation as well as by students who complete AP courses. AP Score Reports are sent to the colleges or universities designated on your exam answer sheet. Students who do not designate MSUM on their answer sheet may contact AP Services (see below) to have scores sent to MSUM. The code for MSUM is 6678.
In accordance with Minnesota State system policy (3.15), a minimum score of three is required to receive credit for the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. AP exams will be granted the same number of credits as the course they replace. If MSUM does not have an equivalent course, free elective credit may be awarded. Credit earned through AP is not residence credit and may not be used to satisfy residence-credit requirements for graduation. AP credit may be used toward Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum requirements.
The policies and procedures concerning the awarding of this credit may be found on the Testing and Placement website. The following AP subjects and scores are used to award equivalent courses and credit at MSUM. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, scores and equivalencies may be subject to change.
| AP Subject |
AP Code |
AP Course |
Accepted Score |
Equivalent MSUM Course |
LASC Goal(s) |
| Arts |
AP13 |
Art History |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 6 |
| |
AP14 |
Studio Art-Drawing Portfolio |
3 |
ART 101 |
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| |
AP14 |
Studio Art-Drawing Portfolio |
4,5 |
ART 101 &; ART 102 |
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| |
AP15 |
Studio Art 2-D Design Portfolio |
3,4,5 |
ART 125 |
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| |
AP16 |
Studio Art 3-D Design Portfolio |
3,4,5 |
ART 126 |
|
| |
AP75 |
Music Theory |
3 |
MUS 107A + elective</td>
| |
| |
AP75 |
Music Theory |
4,5 |
MUS 107A & MUS 108A + elective</td>
| |
| |
AP76 |
Music Aural Subscore |
3 |
MUS 107B + elective</td>
| |
| |
AP76 |
Music Aural Subscore |
4,5 |
MUS 107B & MUS 108B + elective</td>
| |
| |
AP77 |
Music Nonaural Subscore |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| English |
AP36 |
English Language & Composition |
3 |
ENGL 101>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 1B |
| |
AP36 |
English Language & Composition |
4,5 |
ENGL 101 + elective</td>
| GOAL 1B |
| |
AP37 |
English Literature & Composition |
3 |
ENGL 101>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 1B |
| |
AP37 |
English Literature & Composition |
4,5 |
ENGL 101 + elective</td>
| GOAL 1B |
| |
AP91 |
English Language/
Literature/Composition |
3 |
ENGL 101>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 1B &
GOAL 6 |
| |
AP91 |
English Language/
Literature/Composition |
4,5 |
ENGL 101 + elective</td>
| GOAL 1B &
GOAL 6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| History & Social Science |
AP58 |
Comparative Govt. & Politics |
3,4,5 |
POL 150 |
GOAL 5 & 8 |
| |
AP43 |
European History |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 5 |
| |
AP53 |
Human Geography |
3,4,5 |
GEOS 111>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP34 |
Microeconomics |
3,4,5 |
ECON 202>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP35 |
Macroeconomics |
3,4,5 |
ECON 204>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP85 |
Psychology |
3 |
PSY 113 |
tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP85 |
Psychology |
4,5 |
PSY 113 + elective</td>
| GOAL 5 |
| |
AP57 |
U.S. Government & Politics |
3,4,5 |
POL 120 |
tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP07 |
U.S. History |
3 |
HIST 121>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP07 |
U.S. History |
4,5 |
HIST 121 & HIST 122>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 |
| |
AP93 |
World History |
3 |
HIST 104>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 & 8 |
| |
AP93 |
World History |
4,5 |
HIST 104 & HIST 105>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 5 & 8 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Math & Computer Sciences
|
AP66 |
Calculus AB |
3,4,5 |
MATH 261>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 4 |
| |
AP68 |
Calculus BC |
3,4,5 |
MATH 262>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 4 |
| |
AP69 |
Calculus AB Subscore Grade |
3,4,5 |
MATH 261>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 4 |
| |
AP31 |
Computer Science A |
3,4,5 |
CSIS 152>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top"> |
| |
AP90 |
Statistics |
3,4,5 |
MATH 234>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 4 |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| Sciences |
AP20 |
Biology |
3,4 |
BIOL 104>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3 |
| |
AP20 |
Biology |
5 |
BIOL 104 & BIOL 109/BIOL 109Ltd>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
AP25 |
Chemistry |
3 |
CHEM 150/CHEM 150Ltd>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
AP25 |
Chemistry |
4,5 |
CHEM 150/CHEM 150L & CHEM 210/CHEM 210Ltd>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
AP40 |
Environmental Science |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 10 |
| |
AP80 |
Physics C Mechanics |
3,4,5 |
PHYS 160>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
AP82 |
Physics C Electricity & Magnetism |
3,4,5 |
PHYS 161>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" colspan="1" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
AP83 |
Physics I |
3,4,5 |
PHYS 160>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
AP84 |
Physics II |
3,4,5 |
PHYS 161>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 3L |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
World Languages & Cultures
|
AP28 |
Chinese Language & Culture |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 8 |
| |
AP48 |
French Language & Culture |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 8 |
| |
AP55 |
German Language & Culture |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 8 |
| |
AP60 |
Latin |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 8 |
| |
AP87 |
Spanish Language & Culture |
3 |
SPAN 101>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 8 |
| |
AP87 |
Spanish Language & Culture |
4,5 |
SPAN 101 & SPAN 102>
| tyle="width: 130px; height: 40px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px;" align="left" valign="top">GOAL 8 |
| |
AP89 |
Spanish Literature & Culture |
3,4,5 |
Elective |
GOAL 8 |
International Baccalaureate Credit (IB)
MSUM recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, offered at many high schools in the United States and abroad, which allows students to take examinations for credit. In accordance with Minnesota State system policy 3.16, a student shall receive three (3) or more course credits for scores of 4 or higher on individual Higher Level IB examinations. A student shall receive two (2) or more credits for scores of 4 or higher on individual Standard Level IB examinations. To receive this credit, students must have an official score report sent to MSUM. Credit earned through IB examination is not resident credit and may not be used to satisfy resident credit requirements for graduation. IB credit may be used toward LASC requirements. The policies and procedures concerning the awarding of this credit may be found on the Testing and Placement website. The following IB subjects and scores are used to award equivalent courses and credit at MSUM. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, scores and equivalencies may be subject to change.
IB Exam - Standard Level (SL), Higher Level (HL)
|
MSUM Equivalency |
Credit Hours |
LASC Goal(s) |
| Biology (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 3L |
| Biology (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Business Management (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Business Management (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Chemistry (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 3L |
| Chemistry (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Computer Science (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Computer Science (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Dance (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Dance (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Design Tech (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Design Tech (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Economics (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 5 |
| Economics (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Environmental Systems & Societies (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Extended Essay |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Film (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Film (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Further Mathematics (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Further Mathematics (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Geography (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 5 |
| Geography (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Global Politics (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Global Politics (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| History (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 5 |
| History (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| History of East & SE Asia, Oceania (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| History of Europe (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 5 |
| History of the Americas (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 5 |
| History of Asia/Middle East (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 8 |
| History of Africa (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 8 |
| Info Tech Global Society (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 8 |
| Info Tech Global Society (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Islamic History (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 8 |
| Islamic History (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Literature & Performance (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Literature & Performance (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Mathematic Studies (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Mathematic Methods (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Mathematics (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Mathematics (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Music (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Music (SL) (group) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Music (SL) (composition) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Music (SL) (solo) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Philosophy (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 6 |
| Philosophy (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Physics (HL) |
PHYS 200>
| tyle="border: 1px solid #000000;">3 |
|
| Physics (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Psychology (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 6 |
| Psychology (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Sociology Cultural Anthropology (HL) |
SOC 110 |
tyle="border: 1px solid #000000;">3 |
|
| Sociology Cultural Anthropology (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Sports, Exercise and Health (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Theatre Arts (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Theatre Arts (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| Theory of Knowledge |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Visual Arts (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Visual Arts (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| World Cultures (HL) |
Elective |
3 |
Goal 8 |
| World Cultures (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| World Religions (SL) |
Elective |
2 |
|
| World Studies Extended Essay |
Elective |
3 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Languages (all HL) *exceptions listed below |
Elective |
3 |
|
| Languages (all SL) *exceptions listed below |
Elective |
2 |
|
| |
|
|
|
| Spanish B (SL) |
SPAN 101>
| tyle="border: 1px solid #000000;">4 |
|
| Spanish B (HL) |
SPAN 101/SPAN 102d>
| tyle="border: 1px solid #000000;">6 |
|
| Japanese B (SL) |
JAPN 101>
| tyle="border: 1px solid #000000;">4 |
|
| Japanese B (HL) |
JAPN 101/JAPN 102d>
| tyle="border: 1px solid #000000;">8 |
|
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is a testing program of The College Board designed to measure prior learning. A student may earn college credits by achieving a specified level of performance on a CLEP examination.
In accordance with Minnesota State system policy (3.33), MSUM will grant college credit to students who earn a score of 50 or higher on CLEP examinations, with the exception of Level 2 foreign language exams, for which a minimum score of 60 for German, 59 for French, and 63 for Spanish is required. CLEP exams will be granted the same number of credits as the course they replace. If MSUM does not have an equivalent course, free elective credit may be awarded. Credit will be awarded only if students achieve standard scores recommended by the Council on College-Level Examinations. However, credit will not be given to students who have previously or are currently enrolled in courses in the same subject.
MSUM does not accept CLEP credits after a student's first semester at the university.
Credit earned by CLEP exams may be applied to Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum but may not be applied to a major curriculum except with departmental approval. Credit earned through CLEP exams is not resident credit and may not be used to satisfy resident credit requirements for graduation.
The policies and procedures concerning the awarding of this credit may be found on the Testing and Placement website. The following CLEP subjects and scores are used to award equivalent courses and credit at MSUM. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, scores and equivalencies may be subject to change.
|
CLEP Examination
|
Accepted Score
|
Equivalent MSUM Course
|
Credit Hours
|
LASC Goal(s)
|
|
American Government
|
50
|
POL 120
|
3
|
GOAL 5
|
|
American Literature
|
50
|
Elective
|
6
|
GOAL 6
|
|
Analyze and Interpret Literature
|
50
|
Elective
|
4
|
GOAL 6
|
|
Calculus
|
50
|
MATH 261
|
4
|
GOAL 4 |
|
College Math
|
50
|
MATH 110
|
3
|
GOAL 4
|
|
College Algebra
|
50
|
MATH 127
|
3
|
GOAL 4
|
|
College Composition
|
50
|
ENGL 101
|
3
|
GOAL 1B
|
|
College Composition Modular
|
50
|
ENGL 101
|
3
|
GOAL 1B
|
|
English Literature
|
50
|
Elective
|
4
|
GOAL 6
|
|
Financial Accounting
|
50
|
Elective
|
3
|
|
|
French Level 1
|
50
|
Elective
|
6
|
|
|
French Level 2
|
59
|
Elective
|
12
|
|
|
Humanities
|
50
|
Elective
|
3
|
GOAL 6
|
|
General Biology
|
50
|
Elective
|
4
|
GOAL 3
|
|
Natural Sciences
|
50
|
Elective
|
6
|
GOAL 3L
|
|
General Chemistry
|
50
|
CHEM 102
|
4
|
|
|
German Level 1
|
50
|
Elective
|
6
|
|
|
German Level 2
|
60
|
Elective
|
12
|
|
|
History of the US 1: To 1877
|
50
|
HIST 121
|
4
|
GOAL 5 |
|
History of the US 11: 1865-Present
|
50
|
HIST 122
|
4
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Human Growth & Development
|
50
|
PSY 202
|
3
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Info Systems & Computer Apps
|
50
|
Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Intro to Educational Psychology
|
50
|
Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Intro to Psychology
|
50
|
PSY 113
|
3
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Intro to Business Law
|
50
|
Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Intro Sociology
|
50
|
SOC 110
|
3
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Pre-calculus
|
50
|
MATH 142
|
3
|
GOAL 4
|
|
Principles of Accounting
|
50
|
Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
50
|
ECON 204
|
3
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Principles of Management
|
50
|
MGMT 260
|
3
|
|
|
Principles of Marketing
|
50
|
Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Principles of Microeconomics
|
50
|
ECON 202
|
3
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Social Sciences & History
|
50
|
Elective
|
6
|
GOAL 5
|
|
Spanish Level 1
|
50
|
SPAN 101 & SPAN 102
|
6
|
GOAL 8 |
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Spanish Level 2
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63
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SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, & SPAN 202
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14
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GOAL 8 |
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Western Civilization I
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50
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Elective
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4
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GOAL 5
|
|
Western Civilization II
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50
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Elective
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4
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GOAL 5
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Dantes (DSST) Examinations
MSUM recognizes the DSST (Dantes) examination, which was originally designed for the military as a way to provide individuals an opportunity to obtain college level credit for what they have learned in nontraditional ways. Now available for civilian use, the DSST Test Control Officer (TCO) administers the exams on more than 560 military installations and official DSST test centers. The main users of the exams include adult education programs, U.S. Department of Defense, and two- and four-year colleges and universities.
In accordance with Minnesota State system policy, students must receive a minimum score on the examinations to qualify for possible awarding of credit and advanced placement, which is determined by the appropriate academic department on campus. If MSUM does not have an equivalent course, free elective credit may be awarded. Credit earned through DSST may not be used to satisfy residence-credit requirements for graduation.
To receive this credit, students must have an official score report sent to MSUM. The policies and procedures concerning the awarding of this credit may be found on the Testing and Placement website. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, scores and equivalencies may be subject to change.
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DSST Examination
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Accepted Score
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Equivalent MSUM Course
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Credit Hours
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LASC Goal(s)
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A History of the Vietnam War
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400
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Elective
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3
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|
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Art of the Western World
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 6
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Astronomy
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400
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AST 102
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3
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GOAL 3
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Business Ethics and Society
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400
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Elective
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3
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Business Mathematics
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400
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Elective
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3
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Civil War and Reconstruction
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 5
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Computing Information & Technology
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400
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Elective
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3
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Criminal Justice
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400
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Elective
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3
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|
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Environment and Humanity
|
400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 10
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|
Ethics in America
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 9
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Foundations of Education
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400
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Elective
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3
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Fundamentals of College Algebra
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400
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MATH 127
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3
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GOAL 4
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Fundamentals of Counseling
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400
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Elective
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3
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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
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400
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Elective
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3
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General Anthropology
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400
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Elective
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3
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Health & Human Development
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400
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Elective
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3
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Human Resources Management
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400
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Elective
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3
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Human/Cultural Geography
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 8
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Intro to Business
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400
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Elective
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3
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|
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Intro to Law Enforcement
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400
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Elective
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3
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Intro to World Religions
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 8
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Lifespan Development Psychology
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400
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Elective
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3
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|
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Management Information Systems
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400
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Elective
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3
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|
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Money and Banking
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400
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Elective
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3
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Organizational Behavior
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400
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Elective
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3
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Personal Finance
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400
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Elective
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3
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Physical Geology
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400
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Elective
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3
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Principles of Finance
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400
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Elective
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3
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Principles of Physical Science I
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400
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PSCI 170
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3
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GOAL 3
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|
Principles of Public Speaking
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400
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COMM 100
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3
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GOAL 1A
|
|
Principles of Supervision
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400
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Elective
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3
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Principles of Statistics
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 4
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|
History of the Soviet Union
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400
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Elective
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3
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GOAL 8
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| Substance Abuse |
400 |
Elective |
3 |
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| Technical Writing |
400 |
Elective |
3 |
Military Training or Service Credit
MSUM uses the American Council on Education's (ACE) “A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services” to evaluate military learning. ACE translates military courses and occupations into academic credit, provides guidelines to interpret and recommend credit for formal service-school courses, and demonstrates proficiency in military occupations and college-level tests.
Credit for Army training may be obtained by requesting an official transcript from the Army/American Council on Education Registry System be sent to the Registrar's Office.
Credit for Sailor and Marine training may be obtained by requesting an official transcript from the Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART) be sent directly to the Registrar's Office. Service members must have separated or retired from active duty on or after October 1, 1999.
Credit for Air Force training may be obtained by submitting a request to the Community College of the Air Force or go to your nearest Air Force base education office. Service members with credits/training for the Army pre-1981 and Sailors/Marines pre-1999 must request a DD295 and submit it for your college credit award review. Students should discuss the possibility of such credit with the MSUM Registrar.
For more information go to the following websites:
Minnesota State Resources for Veterans and Service Member
American Council on Education (ACE)
Community College of the Air Force