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Course equivalency guide – Clark College to Concordia University
Clark College to Concordia University
Transfer Guide – General Education Courses
Based on the 2015-2016 Catalogs
Concordia University Office of Admission – Contact us by phone: 503.280.8501 or 800.321.9371; or by e-mail:
admission@cu-portland.edu
Please consult the Concordia University catalog for the specific requirements of your degree at Concordia University.
The courses listed below are the transfer equivalencies or guidelines for bringing coursework in from Clark College. This
is not intended to give a comprehensive listing of the courses required for a particular program.
Students are advised to consult with the Transfer Admission Counselors at Concordia University early in the transfer
process for full program information and transferability of credits.
CLARK COLLEGE EQUIVALENT COURSES*
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY COURSES*
COMMUNICATIONS
WR 121 – English Composition (3)
ENG 202 – Introduction to Speech (2)
FINE ARTS
Courses in the categories of art, music, and
theater will meet this requirement**
HUMANITIES
Courses in the categories of literature, nonUS history, humanities, and western/world
civilization will meet this requirement**
ENGL& 101 (5) (Full Sequence Recommended)
CMST& 220 (5)
ART 103, 116, 140, 151, 180, 203, 257, 260
MUSC 101, 115, 137, 150, 170, 173, 180, 195, 284, 295
DRMA 140, 150, 152, 171, 250
ANTH& 206
ART 220, 221, 222, 223, 225, 250
ENGL 130, 131, 132, 133, 140, 143, 150, 152, 260, 264, 268, 272
HIST& 126 HIST 251, 285
HUM& 101, 152
WS 201, 210
GEOL& 101
Note: Art/music appreciation courses are not considered Humanities courses at
Concordia University without a specific focus on art/music history.
Foreign language classes are not applicable to the Humanities requirement at
Concordia University.
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MATH
MTH 110 – Math for Life (3)
MATH 105 (5) or MATH& 107 (5)
MTH 123 – College Algebra (3)
MATH 111 (5)
MTH 124 – Pre-Calculus (3)
MATH 103 (5)
MTH 133 & 134 – Math for Teachers (3,3)
MATH 122 & 123 & 124 (5, 5, 5)
MTH 231 – Research & Statistical Tech (3)
MATH 203 & 204 (3, 3)
MTH 211 & 212-Calculus I & II
MATH& 151 & 152 & 153 (5, 5, 5)
NATURAL SCIENCE
Courses in the natural sciences will meet
this requirement**
ANTH& 215; ASTR& 101
BIOL& 100, 221; BIOL 164 & 165
CHEM& 121, 131; GEOL& 101, 102
PHSC 101, 102; PHYS& 100, 136 & 126, 241 & 231
Note: All Natural Science courses should be taken with a lab component.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ESS 260 – Health and Fitness for Life (2)
HLTH 101 (3)
Physical Activity (1)
Guidelines: (2) Physical activity coursework such as yoga, team sports,
conditioning, pilates, karate, etc.
RELIGION
REL 211 – History/Lit Old Testament (3)
N/A-Course taken at Concordia
REL 221 – History/Lit New Testament (3)
N/A-Course taken at Concordia
REL 371 – World Religions(2)
N/A-Course taken at Concordia
Religion electives
PHIL 240, 251; ENGL 152
SOCIAL SCIENCE
PSY 201 – Principles of Psychology (3)
PSYC& 100 (5)
Social Science Electives
ECON& 201, 202
GEOG& 102, 200
HIST& 146, 147, 148, 214
POLS 111, 131, 141, 221, 231
PSYC& 200
SOC& 101, 201
WS 101
Courses in the categories of economics,
geography, US history, political science,
psychology and sociology will meet this
requirement**
* Consistent with the calendars of each school, courses are listed in semester credits for Concordia University and in quarter
credits for Clark College. Quarter credits will be converted to semester hours when transferring to Concordia University (3 quarter
credits = 2 semester credits).
**The courses listed provide examples of courses that will transfer to Concordia University. Other courses may also be acceptable.
Concordia University accepts the Associate of Arts Washington Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) degree as meeting general
education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree except for major specific courses, religion, and upper-division general
education courses. This guide is subject to change and should not be regarded as a contract between Concordia and students
attending Clark College.
Revised: October 2015; Effective 2015, 2016