Retail Management (B.S.)
College of Health & Human Sciences
Purdue University
First-Year Transfer Guide
2014-2015
The following is a suggested Ivy Tech course sequence, which includes course requirements for this
degree, for students who are interested in transferring into this degree in the College of Health &
Human Sciences at Purdue University-West Lafayette. You must consult with an academic advisor to
determine which courses should be chosen to receive the most credit at the receiving Purdue
University. Please call the Office of Student Services at (765) 494-8533 to speak with an academic
advisor.
Semester 1
ENGL 111
English Composition
3
MATH 136
College Algebra
3
SOCI 111
Introduction to Sociology
3
CINS 101
Introduction to Microcomputers
3
BUSN 208**
Organizational Behavior
3
Semester 1: 12-15
Semester 2
COMM 101
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3
ENGL 112
Exposition and Persuasion
3
ECON 101, 201, or 202**
Economics Fundamentals ; Macroeconomics; or
Microeconomics
3
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology
3
BUSN 105
Principles of Management
3
Semester 2: 12-15
If you have A/P credit for any of the courses listed above or need additional options for semester 1 or 2, the following may be
considered:
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ACCT 101, Financial Accounting; 3 credits
COMM 102, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; 3 credits
COMM 201, Introduction to Mass Communication; 3 credits (pre-requisite is ENGL 111)
ENGL 211, Technical Writing; 3 credits (pre-requisite is ENGL 111)
MATH 200, Statistics; 3 credits (pre-requisite is MATH 135 or 136)
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HUMANITIES (choose 1 course):
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ARTH 101, Survey of Art & Culture I
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ARTH 102, Survey of Art & Culture II
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ARTH 110, Art Appreciation
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ENGL 227, Introduction to the World of Fiction
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FREN 101-201, French level 1 - 4
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HIST 101, Survey of American History I
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HIST 102, Survey of American History II
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HIST 112 or 236, World Civilization II
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HUMA 100, Theatre Appreciation
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PHIL 101, Introduction to Philosophy
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SPAN 101-201, Spanish level 1 – 4
Specific Degree Transfer Requirements:
**Completion of one business-related course (grade of “C-“ or better)
Required GPA: 2.5
Additional requirements:
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It is strongly recommended that you review the rules for transferring credit to Purdue available
at www.admissions.purdue.edu/transfercredit
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Course equivalencies are subject to change without notice.
Actual transfer credit will not be posted until an official transcript has been received and processed by
the Office of Admissions.
Dual Credit courses taken in high school may not be transferable in all cases.
Courses taken online or via distance education may have equivalencies that are different than
courses taken in the classroom. Contact the Credit Evaluation Department if you have questions
about how an online course might transfer.