The University of Tulsa
Guidelines for Transfer Credit from
Tulsa Community College
Effective for Fall 2015
Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences
Collins College of Business
College of Engineering and Natural Sciences
College of Health Sciences
Every student at The University of Tulsa must satisfy the requirements of the Tulsa
Curriculum, which provides a rigorous, integrated program in the liberal arts. The Tulsa
Curriculum contains the following components:
1. Core Curriculum – university-wide writing, mathematics, and language requirements,
varying according to degree sought;
2. General Curriculum – coursework distributed over three categories within the liberal
arts and sciences that stress the connections among various fields of intellectual inquiry;
3. Area of Concentration – the courses required for a major and minor or certificate;
4. Electives – courses chosen from any of the university offerings.
This document, which is a guideline, lists those courses offered by Tulsa Community College
that are customarily accepted for credit in the Core and General Curricula by The University of
Tulsa. Because requirements vary somewhat from college to college, questions about exceptions
and specific course requirements must be directed to the advising office of the college the
applicant intends to enter. Fast track courses taught in less than three weeks are not transferable.
Supplemental transfer guides are available upon request from the College of Engineering &
Natural Sciences, the Collins College of Business and the School of Nursing.
Applicants should keep in mind that
 No more than one-half of their degree hours can be transferred from two-year colleges;
 Credit will only be granted for TCC courses that have an equivalent offered at TU;
 Credit for an upper division course will not be granted for courses taken at a two-year
college, excluding preapproved exceptions;
 A grade of C or better must be earned in any transferable course.
 All short courses and online courses may not be approved for transfer credit.
To assure a smooth transition you are encouraged to schedule a personal appointment with a
transfer admission counselor. After admission, enrollment appointments should be scheduled
with an advisor in the college of entrance.
Office of Admission: 918-631-2307 or 1-800-331-3050
College of Arts and Sciences Advising: 918-631-2815 or 918-631-2473
Collins College of Business Advising: 918-631-3211, 918-631-3296, or 918-631-3297
College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Advising: 918-631-2223, 918-631-2224, or
918-631-2293
College of Health Sciences: Athletic Training – 918-631-3170; Exercise & Sports
Science – 918-631-2316; Nursing – 918-631-3116; Speech Pathology – 918-631-2897
TU Acceptance of Transfer Work from TCC: 2
THE CORE CURRICULUM
Core Curriculum requirements in writing, mathematics, and languages include the development of fundamental intellectual skills that are immediately useful in helping students meet the
requirements of general education courses and also equip them with basic competencies.
Writing, all degree plans1
The University of Tulsa
Tulsa Community College
ENGL 1003 Introduction to College Writing….. ENGL1113 Freshman Composition I
ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation……ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II
Math
The University of Tulsa
B.A./B.F.A./B.M. degrees2
Tulsa Community College
MATH 1083 Contemporary Mathematics…….MATH 1473 Math for Critical Thinking or
STAT 2013 Introduction to Statistics…………MATH 2193 Statistics
B.S.B.A./B.S.N./B.S.A.T. degrees
MATH 1093 Math with Applications…………MATH 1483 Math Functions and Their Uses or
MATH 2513 Finite Math
B.S.B.A. degree
MATH 1103 Basic Calculus…………………..MATH 2523 Calculus for Bus., Life, & Soc. Sci.
B.S. degrees3
MATH 1163 Pre-Calculus…………………….MATH 1513 College Algebra (3 hrs) and
MATH 1613 Plane Trigonometry (3 hrs), OR MATH 1715 College Algebra & Trig.
MATH 2014 Calculus I……………………….MATH 2114 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
MATH 2024 Calculus II………………...........MATH 2124 Calculus II
MATH 2073 Calculus III……………………..MATH 2134 Analytical Geometry & Calc. III
MATH 3073 Differential Equations……………MATH Elementary Differential Equations
Languages
The University of Tulsa
Tulsa Community College
B.S.B.A./B.M.E./B.M. Vocal or Composition degrees
Beginning Language I 1004 (4 hrs)……………. Language I 1103 and II 1213 (6 hrs)
Beginning Language II 1014 (4 hrs)…………… Language III 1313 and IV 1413 (6 hrs)
B.A./B.F.A./B.M. Instrumental or Piano degrees4
Intermediate Language I 2003…………………. Intermediate Language I 2113
Intermediate Language II 2013…………………Intermediate Language II 2213
1
All TU students are required to take ENGL 1033, but may be exempt from ENGL 1003, based on
ACT English or SAT Writing scores. ENGL 1113 transfers to TU as an elective credit.
2
College of Arts & Sciences students may be exempt from lower level math requirements based on their
ACT or SAT Math scores. Math 1513 College Algebra transfers as elective credit and does not meet the
TU math requirement.
3
Math requirements in the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences beyond MATH 2014 vary
according to major.
4
B.F.A. and B.M. candidates may choose two additional Block I or II courses in lieu of Intermediate
Language I and II.
TU Acceptance of Transfer Work from TCC: 3
THE GENERAL CURRICULUM
The goal of the General Curriculum is to lead students to a breadth of knowledge and
intellectual rigor rooted in the academic disciplines. The General Curriculum “blocks” defined
below provide intellectual coherence for the development of knowledge and discipline.
Exceptions to the Block requirements include the following:

B.S. degree students may choose two courses in the same language to fulfill a Block I and a
Block II requirement.

Some degree programs or majors, such as Arts Management, Nursing, Elementary
Education, or business degree programs, require specific courses to fulfill Block I, II, or
III. Refer to the University Bulletin or website at www.utulsa.edu for details.
Block I: Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Experience – 2 courses (6 hrs)
These courses consider the human activities of making, thinking, and doing. Two different
approaches are offered: those that involve students in the creative process through study in
courses designed to produce or perform creative works; and those that investigate the nature of
texts, works of art or music, or systems of thought.
TCC Courses Customarily Accepted for Block I Credit
ART 1053 Art History Survey I
ART 1063 Art History Survey II
ART 1113 Art Appreciation
ART 2053 Art History Survey IV
ENGL 2413 Introduction to Literature
ENGL 2543 Survey of British Literature to 1800
ENGL 2653 Survey of British Literature from 1800
ENGL 2673 Survey of World Literature to 1700
ENGL 2683 Survey of World Literature from 1700
ENGL 2773 Survey of American Literature to 1865
ENGL 2883 Survey of American Literature from 1865
HUMN 2123 Humanities II or HUMN 2113 Humanities I
HUMN 2333 Humanities: Literature and Film
HUMN 2443 Art of Film
HUMN 2553 American Humanities
MUSC 1113 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1133 Philosophy in Literature
RELG 2113 Old Testament
RELG 2123 New Testament
THEA 1093 Introduction to Theatre
TU Acceptance of Transfer Work from TCC: 4
Block II: Historical and Social Interpretation – 4 courses (12 hours)
These courses investigate and interpret how human thought and action – and the products of
such thought and action – are shaped by social, historical, cultural, environmental, and/or
psychological factors.
TCC Courses Customarily Accepted for Block II Credit
ECON 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics (required for B.S.B.A.)
ECON 2023 Principles of Microeconomics (required for B.S.B.A.)
GEOG1023 World Geography (Economic)
GEOG 1043 Introduction to Cultural Geography
HIST 1053 Ancient & Medieval Western Civilization
HIST 1063 Modern Western Civilization
HIST 1073 Twentieth Century World History
HIST 1083 Survey of English History to 1688
HIST 1093 Survey of English History from 1688 to Present
HIST 1483 U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era
HIST 1493 U.S. History Civil War Era to the Present
HIST 2023 Modern Eastern Civilization
HIST 2223 Modern Latin American History
HIST 2333 African-American History
HIST 2533 Survey of the American Frontier
HUMN 2113 Humanities I or HUMN 2123 Humanities II
PHIL 1113 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL/RELG 1213 Religions of the World: The Eastern Tradition
PHIL/RELG 1223 Religions of the World: The Western Tradition
PHIL 2133 Introduction to Ethical Thinking
PHIL 2143 Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 2173 Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
POLS 1113 American Federal Government
POLS 2013 Introduction to Comparative Governments
POLS 2023 Introduction to American Politics
POLS 2033 Introduction to Political Thought
POLS 2203 Introduction to International Relations
PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 2023 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 2193 Personality Theories
PSYC 2203 Mind and Behavior
TU Acceptance of Transfer Work from TCC: 5
RELG 1113 Introduction to Religious Studies
RELG 2173 Religion and Society
SOCI 1113 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 2123 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOCI 2143 Minorities in America
THEA 2043 Costume History
[Note: Credit is not granted for PSYC 1313 Human Relations.]
Block III: Scientific Investigation – 2 courses, including one lab (7 hrs)
These courses focus on methods of investigation and explore the relationship among key
concepts in the sciences. The process of scientific inquiry – including hypothesis generation, data
collection, analysis, and modeling, use of technology and mathematics, and presentation of results
– is fundamental to courses in this block. These courses may also consider the interrelationships
among technical concepts and contemporary societal issues. At least one of each student's Block
III courses must include laboratory or field experiences that provide practical experience in
inquiry.
TCC Courses Customarily Accepted for Block III Credit
ASTR 1104 General Astronomy
BIOL 1114 General Biology for Non-Majors
BIOL 1224 Introduction to Biology for Majors
BIOL 1404 General Botany
BIOL 1314 Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 1604 Zoology
BIOL 2123/GEOG 2153 Human Ecology
BIOL 2134 Human Anatomy
BIOL 2144 Marine Biology
BIOL 2154 Human Physiology
BIOL 2164 Microbiology
BIOL/PSYC 2213 Brain and Behavior
CHEM 1034 Practical Chemistry
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
GEOG 1014 Geography (Physical)
GEOG 2013 Meteorology
GEOL 2113 Introduction to Oceanography
GEOL 1014 General Geology (Physical)
GEOL 1024 General Geology (Historical)
TU Acceptance of Transfer Work from TCC: 6
PHIL 2163 Introduction to History & Philosophy of Science
PHYS 1014 Conceptual Physics
PHYS 1114 General Physics I [Intro I at TU]
PHYS 1214 General Physics II [Intro II at TU]
PHYS 2034 Engineering Physics I
PHYS 2124 Engineering Physics II
PHSC 1114 General Physical Science
[Note: BIOL 1383 Nutrition is accepted for credit but does not fulfill a Block III requirement.
HORT 1303 Principles of Horticulture Technology is not accepted for credit.]
AREA OF CONCENTRATION
Transfer students should consult TU’s college advising office or admission staff about lower
division classes that may apply toward their major or minor or are prerequisites for 3000 – 4000
level courses. Two thirds of the coursework in your major must be taken at The University of Tulsa,
and courses taken at two-year colleges cannot be used to satisfy upper division course requirements.
For further information on transferring credit to fulfill the business, engineering, or nursing core
requirements, request a supplemental guide from the Office of Admission. A guide for selecting
lower division courses for each major offered in the College of Arts & Sciences is also available
upon request.
ELECTIVES
Elective credit may be granted for comparable lower division courses that are offered by The
University of Tulsa. Consult the college advising office on specific classes.
THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
The University of Tulsa is a private, independent, doctoral-degree-granting institution whose mission reflects these core
values: excellence in scholarship, dedication to free inquiry, integrity of character, and commitment to humanity.
The university achieves its mission by educating men and women of diverse backgrounds and cultures to
 become literate in the sciences, humanities, and arts;
 think critically, and write and speak clearly;
 succeed in their professions and careers;
 behave ethically in all aspects of their lives;

welcome the responsibility of citizenship and service in a changing world; and
 acquire the skills and appetite for lifelong learning.