Academic Programs
English Transfer Pathway, A.A.
| Locations: Worthington |
Links to: Faculty/Program website |
The English 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 English 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.
This is one example of an English Transfer Pathway, AA degree.Courses with an * are optional courses in this transfer pathway.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| Introduction to Literature | 3 | |
| * STSK 1110 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| * CMST 1103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| * BIOL 1100 | Survey of Biological Science | 3 |
| * PHIL 2101 | Ethics Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Credits Fall - Year 1 |
16 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| Composition II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women's Literature | 3 | |
| * PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| * CMST 1150 | Exploring Mass Media | 3 |
| * SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Total Credits Year 1 | 31 | |
| Fall - Year 2 | ||
| ENGL 2202 | Modern American Literature | 3 |
| * MATH 1107 | Concepts in Math | 3 |
| * PHYS 1100 | Survey of Physics | 3 |
| * NSCI 1100 | Issues in the Environment | 3 |
| * SOC 1102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Credits Fall - Year 2 | 15 | |
| Spring - Year 2 | ||
| ENGL 2222 | Modern British Literature | 3 |
| * HIST 1111 | Early Western Civilization | 3 |
| * PSCI 2210 | Environmental Politics | 3 |
| * CSCI 1102 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| * PHED 1106 | Psychology of Winning | 2 |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 14 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
- Upon completion of this transfer pathway degree, students can transfer to a receiving Minnesota State Institution with junior standing. Four credits will transfer into at least one track (though, at each receiving school’s discretion, possibly more than one) of the receiving institution’s English major. Those four credits may be applied directly to a required major course when applicable at a particular receiving school or as an elective course in the major. Each receiving institution will make that determination. Thus, after completing the AA transfer pathway at a community college, a student transferring into a university that currently requires 40 credits of English Major coursework would only have to take 36 credits of English major coursework.
- Students completing the transfer pathway must complete one course of three or more credits in each of the four specified content areas even though some courses may, from a course outcome standpoint, meet the outcome requirements of more than one area. In other words, there are four content areas in the pathway and students must complete four courses to address those content areas.
- When possible, students are encouraged to take additional English courses beyond the four required by the transfer pathway to better prepare themselves for the major at the BA level. However, students must ensure that any classes they choose help them fulfill the MnTC requirements, and they should also know that there is no guarantee that such courses would transfer to the receiving institution’s English major.
Updated: pp 3/25/2022
Student Basic Needs Resources
Minnesota West Community and Technical College is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities to the communities it serves. We acknowledge basic needs such as nutrition, safe housing, and transportation can have a direct impact on the well-being and success of our students. To assist our community in meeting these needs, we’ve compiled the resources below. The information will be updated ongoing.
You don’t need to navigate this alone. The Basic Needs Coordinator, Maya Bledsoe, is available to meet with students who need assistance with basic needs issues. The Mental Health and Wellness Specialist, Kathy Gruis, is also available to meet with students who need assistance.
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With ease of access being an important factor of getting students the help they need when they are facing basic needs issues, the new partnership with United Way 211 makes getting help and guidance to the different resources available to students as easy as sending a text. The United Way's 2-1-1 service provides free and confidential health and human services information 24 hours a day. Call 211, text your zip code to 898-211 or connect with 211 online.
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Academic Programs
Mass Communication Transfer Pathway, A.A.
| Locations: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, Worthington, and Online. |
Links to: |
The Mass Communication 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 Mass Communication 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.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| Exploring Mass Media | 3 | |
| CMST 1101 | Public Speaking (required) | 3 |
| STSK 1110 | Freshman Seminar (required) | 1 |
| Survey of Biological Science | 3 | |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PHED 1140 | Body Conditioning | 2 |
| Total Credits Fall - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| Basic Media Writing | 3 | |
| Survey of Physics | 3 | |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | Composition II | 3 |
| ART 2240 | Art History I | 3 |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 15 | |
| Fall - Year 2 | ||
| CMST 1170 | Public Relations | 3 |
| MATH 1107 | Math Concepts | 3 |
| PSCI 1201 | American Government & Politics | 3 |
| MUSC 1105 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| SOC 1102 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Credits Fall - Year 2 | 15 | |
| Spring - Year 2 | ||
| ENGL 1105 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| THTR 1101 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| HLTH 1101 | Personal Wellness | 3 |
| NSCI 1100 | Issues in the Environment | 3 |
| PSYC 1150 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Credits Spring - Year 2 | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
Updated: pp 1/18/2023
Academic Programs
Mathematics Transfer Pathway, A.A.
| Locations: Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, Worthington, and Online |
Links to: |
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.
General AA Degree Requirements
Requirements:
- A minimum of 60 credits, 15 of which must be earned at Minnesota West Community & Technical College (residency).
- A grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better.
- A minimum of 40 credits of general education that fulfill the ten areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MTC).
- Courses may count in no more than two of the areas of emphasis, but no individual course can count more than once in Areas 1-6.
- One-credit courses will apply to the MTC only if two or more one-credit courses are completed in the same discipline.
- STSK 1110 Freshman Seminar (1) credit.
- A minimum of four credits from two of the following areas: HLTH 1101, CSCI 1102, or any PHED course.
- Electives sufficient to total 60 credits.
- NOTE: Many colleges and universities require a grade of C or better and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Be sure to check these details with the institution and program to which you desire to transfer.
Program Learning Outcomes:
After completing the Mathematics Transfer Pathway AA, students will:
- Use mathematical knowledge to formulate appropriate models and problem-solving approaches in diverse contexts.
- Utilize computing skills for problem-solving, data analysis, and visualization.
- Effectively communicate problem-solving methods and findings.
| COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE | CREDITS |
| Required Courses for Major: | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| MATH 1122 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2201 | Calculus III | 4 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition I | 3 |
| CMST 1101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| STSK 1110 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| CSCI 1102 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| Total Required Credits |
30 | |
| Restricted Electives in Major: |
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| MATH 2206 | Ordinary Differential Equations AND/OR | 4 |
| MATH 2210 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| Total Restricted Electives | 4 | |
| Electives from MnTC Goal Areas: | ||
| Goal Area 1 Communications: | ||
| Choose 1 | ||
| ENGL 1102 | Composition II | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 2276 | Compsition: Technical Writing | 3 |
| Goal Area 2 Critical Thinking: | ||
| Fullfilled within 20 credits of electives | ||
| Goal Area 3 Natural Sciences: | ||
| Choose 1 | ||
| BIOL 1100 | Survey of Biological Science | 3 |
| PHYS 1201 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| CHEM 1100 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| Goal Area 4 Mathematical/Logical Reasoning: | ||
| Met by MATH 1121 requirements | ||
| Goal Area 5 History and the Social and Behavorial Sciences: | ||
| PSYC 1101 (required) and at least 5 more qualifying credits | 5 | |
| Goal Area 6 The Humanties and Fine Arts: | ||
| Minumum of 9 qualifying electives | 9 | |
| Goal Area 7 Human Diversity: | ||
| Choose from qualifying electives | 2-4 | |
| Goal Area 8 Global Perspective: | ||
| Choose from qualifying electives | 2-4 | |
| Goal Area 9 Ethical & CIvic Responsibilty: | ||
| Choose from qualifying electives | 2-3 | |
| Goal Area 10 People and the Environment: | ||
| Choose from qualifying electives | 2-3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 |
Notes:
All courses in the Mathematics Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field at these Minnesota State universities:
Designated Bachelor's Degrees
| University |
Transfer Requirements |
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| Bemidji State University | Mathematics, BS | |
| Metropolitan State University | Industrial and Applied Mathematics, BS | |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Mathematics, BS | |
| Minnesota State University, Moorhead | ||
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Mathematics, BA | |
| St. Cloud State University | Mathematics, BA | |
| Winona State University | Mathematics, BA |
Transfer and Major Admission Requirements for Bachelor's Degrees
| University |
Transfer Requirements |
Major Admission Requirements |
| Bemidji State University | Bemidji State University Admissions Policies & Procedures (PDF) | Mathematics, B.S. major |
| Metropolitan State University | Metropolitan State University - Transfer Students | Industrial & Applied Mathematics BS |
| Minnesota State University, Mankato | Minnesota State University, Mankato Transfer Student Admissions | Mathematics, BS |
| Minnesota State University, Moorhead | Minnesota State University, Moorhead Transfer Student Admissions | |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Southwest Minnesota State University Transfer Admissions | Mathematics, BA |
| St. Cloud State University | St. Cloud Strate University Transfer Admissions | Mathematics, BA |
| Winona State University | Winona State University Transfer Admissions | Mathematics, BA |
Updated: pp 1/18/2023
