WSU Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and General Education
(WSU MNTC & GE)
ACCEPTED COURSES
October 14, 2011
Goal I
Communication (7 credits)
ENG 111
ENG 112
CMST 191
College Reading and Writing (4 cr.)
Research Writing (1 cr.) (must be combined with a transfer Composition I)
Introductions to Public Speaking (3 cr.)
Goal 2
Critical Thinking (This will be fulfilled when all other goal areas are completed)
Goal 3
Natural Science (7 credits) **Requires one course with lab and encourages
courses from at least two different subject areas
BIOL 117
BIOL 118
BIOL 211
BIOL 212
BIOL 241
BIOL 242
CHEM 100
CHEM 106
CHEM 107
CHEM 108
CHEM 190
CHEM 210
CHEM 212
CHEM 213
GEOS 100
GEOS 104
GEOS 105
GEOS 106
GEOS 107
GEOS 110
GEOS 111
GEOS 115
GEOS 116
GEOS 120
GEOS 121
GEOS 235
PHYS 115
PHYS 160
PHYS 200
PHYS 201
PHYS 202
Human Biology (3 cr.)
General Biology (4 cr.)
Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr.)
Anatomy & Physiology II (4 cr.)
Basics of Life (4 cr.)
Organismal Diversity (4 cr.)
Chemistry Appreciation (3 cr.)
Chemistry in Our World (3 cr.)
Chemistry in Our World with Lab (4 cr.)
Introductory General Chemistry (4 cr.)
Forensic Chemistry (4 cr.)
Chemistry for Health Sciences (5 cr.)
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)
Principles of Chemistry II (4cr.)
Minnesota’s Rocks and Waters (3 cr.)
Catastrophes and Extinctions (3 cr.)
Astronomy with Lab (4 cr.)
Astronomy (3 cr.)
Geology in the National Parks (3 cr.)
Oceanography with Lab (4 cr.)
Oceanography (3 cr.)
Meteorology with Lab (4 cr.)
Meteorology (3 cr.)
Dynamic Earth with Lab (4 cr.)
Dynamic Earth (3 cr.)
Earth and Life Through Time (4 cr.)
Conceptual Physics (4 cr.)
The Science of Music (4 cr.)
Fundamentals of Aviation (3 cr.)
General Physics I (4 cr.)
General Physics II (4 cr.)
PHYS 221
PHYS 222
University Physics I (4 cr.)
University Physics II (4 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
SCIE 201
SCIE 203
Goal 4
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Physical Science in Your Environment
Investigative Science III: Scientific Investigation of Your Environment
Mathematics/Logical Reasoning (3-4 credits)
MATH 100
MATH 110
MATH 112
MATH 115
MATH 120
MATH 130
MATH 140
MATH 150
MATH 155
MATH 160
MATH 165
PHIL 110
PHIL 210
PHIL 250
STAT 110
STAT 210
Survey of Math (3cr.)
Finite Mathematics (3 cr.)
Modeling with Functions (3 cr.)
College Algebra (3 cr.)
Precalculus (4 cr.)
Matrix Algebra (3 cr.)
Applied Calculus (3 cr.)
Modeling Using Precalculus & Stats (3 cr.)
Modeling Using Calculus (3 cr.)
Calculus I (4 cr.)
Calculus II (4 cr.)
Critical Thinking (3 cr.)
Inductive Reasoning (3 cr.)
Symbolic Logic (3 cr.)
Fund of Statistics (3 cr.)
Statistics (3 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
CS 150
Goal 5
Overview of Computer Science
History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits) **Requires courses
from at least two different subject areas
CMST 195
CMST 282
CMST 287
ECON 201
ECON 202
GEOG 110
GEOG 212
GEOG 213
HIST 120
HIST 121
HIST 122
HIST 150
Nonverbal Communication (3 cr.)
Introduction to Communication Theory (3 cr.)
Conflict and Communication (3 cr.)
Principles of Microeconomics (3 cr.)
Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr.)
World Regional Geography (3 cr.)
Physical Geography (3 cr.)
Cultural Geography (3 cr.)
Western Civilization to 1500 (3 cr.)
Western Civilization 1500-1815 (3 cr.)
Western Civilization 1818- Present (3 cr.)
United States History to 1865 (3 cr.)
HIST 151
HIST 214
POLS120
POLS 130
POLS 150
POLS 177
POLS 221
PSY 210
PSY 250
PSY 325
SOC 150
SOC 205
SOC 212
SOC 216
WAGS 148
United State History Since 1865 (3 cr.)
The Mississippi River in U.S. History (3 cr.)
Introduction to American Politics (3 cr.)
Introduction to International Relations (3 cr.)
Introduction to Political Theory (3 cr.)
Politics and Violence (3 cr.)
State And Local Government (3 cr.)
Introduction to Psychological Science (3 cr.)
Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
Social Psychology (3 cr.)
Introduction to Sociology (3cr.)
Social Interaction (3 cr.)
The Family (3 cr.)
Social Problems (3cr.)
Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (3 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
SPED 300
Goal 6
Exceptionalities of Children and Youth
The Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits) **Requires a minimum of 3 credits
from Humanities and 3 credits from Fine Arts.
Humanities:
CMST 283
CMST 289
ENG 120
FILM 140
FILM 240
GERM 303
PHIL 120
PHIL 201
PHIL 230
PHIL 240
PHIL 260
PHIL 270
PHIL 280
PHIL 290
PHIL 301
PHIL 302
PHIL 341
RESC 140
Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3 cr.)
Gender and Communication
Introduction to Literature (3 cr.)
Approaches to Film (3 cr.)
Film Genres (3 cr.)
German Culture and Civilization (4 cr.)
Introductory Philosophy (3 cr.)
Classical Philosophy (3 cr.)
Moral Theory (3 cr.)
Philosophy of Science (3 cr.)
Problems in Philosophy (3 cr.)
Philosophy of Religion (3 cr.)
Philosophy of Art (3 cr.)
Introduction to War, Peace, and Terrorism (3 cr.)
Early Modern Philosophy (3 cr.)
Contemporary Philosophy (3 cr.)
Just-War Tradition (3 cr.)
Topics in Humanities (3 cr.)
Fine Arts:
ART 109
Introduction to Art (3 cr.)
ART 110
ART 120
ART 128
ART 130
ART 221
ART 222
ART 224
ENG 222
MCOM 115
MUS 109
MUS 110
MUS 111
MUS 112
MUS 113
MUS 117
MUS 118
MUS 120
MUS 122
MUS 141
MUS 143
MUS 233
MUS 239
MUS 240
MUS 241
MUS 242
MUS 243
MUS 244
MUS 247
RESC 143
THAD 107
THAD 111
THAD 115
THAD 119
THAD 131
THAD 141
THAD 151
THAD 153
THAD 155
THAD 157
THAD 205
THAD 222
THAD 253
THAD 255
THAD 257
THAD 295
Goal 7
Experiencing Art (3 cr.)
Introduction to Ceramics (3 cr.)
Introduction to Sculpture (3 cr.)
Introduction to Printmaking (3 cr.)
Art History I (3cr.)
Art History II (3 cr.)
American Art (3 cr.)
Introduction to Creative Writing (3 cr.)
Photography Appreciation (3 cr.)
Introduction to Music (3 cr.)
Introduction to American Jazz (3 cr.)
Film Music Art Behind the Scenes (3 cr.)
Musical Culture along the Mississippi River (3 cr.)
Women in Music (3 cr.)
Exploring Global Arts (3 cr.)
The History of American Musical Theatre (3 cr.)
Introduction to Music Theory (3 cr.)
History of Rock Music (3 cr.)
World Music Ensemble (1 cr.)
Women’s Chorus (1 cr.)
Piano Ensemble (1 cr.)
Jazz Combo (1 cr.)
Percussion Ensemble (1 cr.)
Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1 cr.)
Orchestra (1 cr.)
Concert Choir (1 cr.)
Jazz Ensemble (1 cr.)
Woodwind Ensemble (1 cr.)
Experience and Expressions (3 cr.)
Introduction to Technical Theatre (3 cr.)
Theatre Appreciation (3 cr.)
Dance Appreciation (3 cr.)
Play Analysis (3 cr.)
Performance I for Everyone (3 cr.) Concurrent course THAD 090
Oral Interpretation (3 cr.)
Tap Dance I (1 cr.)
Jazz Dance I (1 cr.)
Modern Dance I (1 cr.)
Ballet I (1 cr.)
Make Up for the Performance (1 cr.) Concurrent course THAD 090
Dancescape (variable)
Jazz Dance II (2 cr.)
Modern Dance II (2 cr.)
Ballet II (2 cr.)
Making Interdisciplinary Connections (3 cr.)
Human Diversity (3 credits)
BIOL 365
The Cultures & Ecology of East Africa-Tanzania (4 cr.)
CMST 281
CMST 290
CMST 291
ENG 220
GEOG 223
GEOG 225
HIST 220
HIST 235
MUS 114
MUS 115
MUS 116
POLS 225
POLS 226
POLS 270
POLS 335
POLS 390
WAGS 220
Intercultural Communication (3 cr.)
Disability Communication and Culture (3 cr.)
Topics in Multicultural Communication (3 cr.)
Multicultural American Literature (3 cr.)
Geography of the Orient (3cr.)
Geography of Latin America (3 cr.)
Introduction to African-American History (3 cr.)
History of the American Indian (3 cr.)
World Music (3 cr.)
Music of East and Southeast Asia (3 cr.)
Music of the America (3 cr.)
Ethnic Conflict and Nationalism (3 cr.)
Politics and Society in Africa (3 cr.)
Politics and Society in the Middle East (3 cr.)
Politics in Latin America (3 cr.)
Comparative Politics-Third World (3 cr.)
Power, Privilege, and Gender (3 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
BUED 350
HERS 327
NURS 325
RTTR 265
Goal 8
Quality of Work Life
Multicultural Foods
Transcultural Issues in Health Care
Leisure in Different Cultures
Global Perspectives (3 credits)
ARAB 101
ARAB 102
ART 201
CAST 302
CHIN 101
CHIN 102
CHIN 201
CHIN 202
ECON 220
ENG 221
FLAN 218
FREN 101
FREN 102
FREN 201
FREN 202
GERM 101
GERM 102
GERM 201
GERM 202
GERM 204
Arabic For Beginners (4 cr.)
Introduction to Arabic Grammar and Literature (3 cr.)
Eastern Art And Culture (3 cr.)
Global Child Advocacy Issues (3 cr.)
Beginning Chinese I (4 cr.)
Beginning Chinese II (4 cr.)
Intermediate Chinese I (4 cr.)
Intermediate Chinese II (4 cr.)
Applied International Development (3 cr.)
Topics in World Literature (3 cr.)
The New Europeans: Understanding the EU (3 cr.)
Elementary French I (4 cr.)
Elementary French II (4 cr.)
Intermediate French I (4 cr.)
Intermediate French II (4 cr.)
Elementary German I (4 cr.)
Elementary German II (4 cr.)
Intermediate German I (4 cr.)
Intermediate German II (4 cr.)
Special Topics: German Literature (4 cr.)
GERM 205
GS 200
GS 205
GS 210
GS 215
GS 232
GS 233
GS 250
GS 255
GS 300
GS 345
HIST 123
HIST 165
HIST 170
JPN 101
JPN 102
JPN 201
JPN 202
POLS 205
SPAN 101
SPAN 102
SPAN 201
SPAN 202
WAGS 234
WAGS 235
Special Topics: German Culture and Language (4 cr.)
Introduction to Global Studies (3 cr.)
Cultural Encounters (3 cr.)
Introduction to North America (3 cr.)
Introduction to Japanese Culture (3 cr.)
Introduction to Latin America (3 cr.)
Latin American & Caribbean Immigrants in the U.S. (3 cr.)
Introduction to Asia (3 cr.)
Peoples and Culture of South and Southeast Asia (3 cr.)
Contemporary China (3 cr.)
Media, Popular Culture, and Changing Chinese Society (3 cr.)
East Asian Civilization (3 cr.)
Latin American History (3 cr.)
African Civilization (3 cr.)
Beginning Japanese I (4 cr.)
Beginning Japanese II (4 cr.)
Intermediate Japanese I (4 cr.)
Intermediate Japanese II (4 cr.)
The United Nations in World Affairs (3 cr.)
Beginning Spanish I (4 cr.)
Beginning Spanish II (4 cr.)
Intermediate Spanish I (4 cr.)
Intermediate Spanish II (4 cr.)
Gender and Latin American Society through 20th Century literature (3 cr.)
Gender and Social Justice Issues in Latin America (3 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
HERS 305
MKTG 105
POLS 390
Goal 9
Health, Exercise, and Medicine: An International Perspective
Marketing in a Global Society
Comparing Politics in Developing Countries
Ethical and Civic Responsibility (3 credits)
ECON 320
ENG 211
HIST 125
MCOM 100
PHIL 130
PHIL 220
PHIL 332
PHIL 335
POLS 135
POLS 218
POLS 220
POLS 228
POLS 332
POLS 343
Business-Government Relations (3 cr.)
Writing in Communities (3 cr.)
Classical History (3 cr.)
Mass Media and Society (3 cr.)
Moral Problems (3 cr.)
Philosophy of Democracy (3 cr.)
Philosophy of Law (3 cr.)
Constitutional Philosophy (3 cr.)
Comparative Political Systems (3 cr.)
Community Service (3 cr.)
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (3 cr.)
Public Service (3 cr.)
European Political Systems (3 cr.)
Human Rights in Theory and Practice (3 cr.)
RESC 150
STAT 350
WAGS 333
Insights and Implications (3 cr.)
Design of Samples and Surveys (3 cr.)
Introduction to GLBT Studies (3 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
ACCT 211
BUED 215
BUED 360
BUSA 106
CE 200
CE 220
CS 115
CS 116
EDUC 120
EDUC 299
FIN 201
HERS 235
MKTG 100
MKTG 101
NURS 120
NURS 260
RTTR 290
Goal 10
Financial Accounting Principles
Personal Finance
Interpersonal Business Relations
Introduction to Business
Career/Life Decision Making
Emotions and Behavior
Computer Systems and Internet Technology
Web Technology I
Parenting
Latino and Latin American Perspectives
Introduction to Finance
Professional Issues in Exercise Science
Marketing and Society
Experimental Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Health Professions
Women’s Health Issues
Foundations of Tourism
People and the Environment (3 credits)
BIOL 104
BIOL 109
BIOL 269
BIOL 330
CHEM 320
ECON 315
GEOS 102
GEOS 103
GEOS 108
GEOS 325
PHIL 330
PHYS 140
POLS 340
PSY 298
PSY 330
PSY 360
Environment, Society and Conservation (3 cr.)
Microbes and Society (3 cr.)
Human Reproduction (3 cr.)
Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)
Environmental Chemistry (4 cr.)
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (3 cr.)
Resources of the Earth (3 cr.)
Natural Disasters (3 cr.)
Geology of the Mississippi River (3 cr.)
Environmental Geoscience (3 cr.)
Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)
Energy (3 cr.)
Environmental Policy (3 cr.)
Health Psychology (3 cr.)
Psychology and the Law (3 cr.)
Personnel Psychology (3 cr.)
**These additional courses will satisfy General Education at WSU, but do NOT qualify for inclusion in
the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
CME 102
CS 110
Introduction to Engineering
Computers in a Global Society
CS 130
Introduction to BASIC Programming