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2+2 Transfer Pathway Guides

This Advising Guide is under review by the partner school. Changes TBA if needed.

2+2 with Clarkson University

B.S. Biology (LA34)

MCC Degree Awarded:

Liberal Arts & Sciences - General Studies A.S. (LA04)

Please note that some courses required in a 2+2 Transfer Pathway may not be required for the MCC program. This could have financial aid implications. Students should meet with their advisor or with a transfer representative to discuss an academic plan and recommended sequence of courses.
2022-2023
2+2Sheet

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER:
ENG 101 College Composition or ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
SUNY M Elective - MTH 210 Calculus I
4
SUNY NS Elective - BIO 155 General Biology I
4
Elective - CHE 151 General Chemistry I
4
 Total:
15
SECOND SEMESTER:  
SUNY SS Elective
3
Any SUNY GER Elective - MTH 211 Calculus II
4
Any SUNY GER Elective - BIO 156 General Biology II
4
Elective - CHE 152 General Chemistry II
4
 Total:
15
THIRD SEMESTER:
SUNY-H  or SUNY-A Elective (excluding SUNY Arts courses in music performance, studio art, and drama.)
3
SUNY-AH or SUNY-WC Elective
3
Elective - CHE 251 Organic Chemistry I (fulfills MCC-TL)
5
Elective - PHY 154 General Physics I or PHY 161 University Physics I
4
Elective - BIO 230 Molecular Genetics (pre-req for BY 412 Molecular Biology at Clarkson)
4
 Total:
19
FOURTH SEMESTER:
SUNY-OWC Elective
3
SUNY-FL or any SUNY GER Elective - CHE 252 Organic Chemistry II
5
MCC-HW Elective  (could be 2 credits if the minimum 60 credits for graduation are met)
2-3
MCC-VE or CRC 101 Practical Computer Literacy
3
MCC-TL or Elective -  PHY 155 General Physics II or PHY 261 University Physics II
4
 Total:
17-18
TOTAL CREDITS
65-67

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A grade of 'C' or higher required in all courses for transfer to Clarkson.


AP, IB, CLEP, High School Dual Enrollment, transfer courses: Credits showing as accepted at MCC may not be transferable. See:
Clarkson Transfer Information webpage. Students should contact Clarkson with questions.

2.7 GPA or higher advised for acceptance at Clarkson for Biology major.
2.0 GPA or higher is required for MCC graduation.


The Liberal Arts A.S. (LA04) will be the degree student is audited against and awarded from MCC.
Documentation source:  Advisement and Transfer Services 2022-2023. Updated 10/17/2022

While every effort is made to ensure accurate information, students are strongly advised to verify course transferability with the four-year institution as they will make the final determination of transfer credit.






Links to information at Clarkson University
B.S. Biologyhttps://www.clarkson.edu/undergraduate/biology