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2+2 Transfer Pathway Guides

2+2 with University of Rochester

B.A. Liberal Arts - Numerous Majors Available (LA60)

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

Directions:
1. Choose one UR major from the list below.


2. Use your MCC Degree Works Worksheet, the major courses listed, and the
UR/MCC Course Equivalency Guide to choose transferable courses to take at MCC. Prospective students, see the MCC Liberal Arts and Sciences - General Studies A.S. degree outline.

3. Carefully read all notes on this guide; contact your MCC advisor or UR if you have questions.


Important:
  • Courses will transfer only if the student receives a grade of C or better. Higher grades for certain courses may be required.
  • AP, IB, CLEP, & Transfer courses: Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable. See AP Policies and IB Policies. Contact UR with questions.
  • College Now or other Dual Enrollment courses: College coursework taught in high school will NOT be granted transfer credit at UR. See UR transfer credit policies.
  • If you are interested in a major that is not listed on a 2+2 guide, check with a UR admissions representative for suggested courses to take at MCC. View all majors offered at UR.
AFRICAN AND AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES Take either HIS 103 or 104.
Recommended - HUMANITIES TRACK: ENG 210, 216.
Recommended - SOCIAL SCIENCE TRACK: ANT 102; SOC 201.


GPA:
A minimum grade of 'B-' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance. A maximum of two 100 level courses can be applied to the major and a maximum of 16 credit hours are allowed toward the major.
ANTHROPOLOGY Choose three from the following: ANT 101, 102, 201, 202.
Recommended: Two courses from the following: ECO 111 & 112; ENG 210, 216, 230; GEG 102; HIS 112, 114; POS 101; SOC 101, 210.


GPA:
A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.
ART HISTORY Choose two courses from the following: ART 118, 119, 121.
Recommended: Choose the following: ART 240 (if offered), 271.  


GPA:
A minimum grade of 'C+' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.
BIOLOGY BIO 155, 156; CHE 151, 152; MTH 210, 211. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: CHE 251, 252.
APPROVED BIOLOGY COURSES: BIO 209, 221, 230, 260, 265. Maximum of four BIO courses will be applied to major. Additional BIO courses not recommended.


GPA:
3.2 overall GPA advised for acceptance. U of R requires a minimum grade of 'B' for CHE 151, 152, 251, 252.
ENGLISH ENG 201; two courses from the following: ENG 202, 203, 204, 209, 210, 214, 217, 218, 225. (Note: ENG 214 and 225 are no longer offered at MCC)
Recommended: One additional course from required listing.


GPA:
3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.
HISTORY Take two or more of the following: HIS 111, 112, 113, 114, 153, 154. A maximum of five history courses will apply to the major. Additional history courses will transfer as general electives.

GPA:
A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.
POLITICAL SCIENCE Choose two courses from the following: POS 101, 102, 205, 206, 210.
Recommended: One additional 200 level course from the required list or from HIS 200, 216, 219, 240; PHL 210, 250; POS 203.
A maximum of three courses will apply towards major. Student considering concentrating in International Relations (IR) should take POS 205 or 206 (or both). These will count as electives toward the IR major.


GPA:
3.0 GPA required in major coursework and advised for acceptance.
PSYCHOLOGY MTH 160 or MTH 162; PSY 101.
Recommended: One course from the following: PSY 150, 201, 202, 205, 206, 220. Maximum of two Psychology courses beyond PSY 101 and MTH 160/162 will apply to the major.
Students considering concentrating in Brain and Cognitive Sciences should consult with the department regarding appropriate elective coursework for the BA/BS.


GPA:
A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.
RELIGION ENG 230 and PSY 222.
Recommended: ANT 202, ENG 108, ENG 208. A maximum of three courses will count towards major.


GPA:
A minimum grade of 'B' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.
STUDIO ART Choose two courses from the following: ART 118, 119, 121.
Recommended: Choose two courses from the following: ART 200, 240 (if offered), or 271. A maximum of four courses will count towards major.

GPA:
A minimum grade of 'C+' is required in major coursework. 3.0 overall GPA advised for acceptance.



Additional notes:


ENG 200 with grade of B or higher is needed to fulfill the UR writing requirement; both ENG 101 and 200 will transfer to UR.

For the MCC-Health & Wellness course - Choose HED 207 Emotional Wellness, HED 209 Drugs and Behavior, HED 212 Women's Health and Wellness, or HEG 215 Global Health and Culture.

It is acceptable to take longer than two years at MCC to complete needed coursework.


For those enrolled in the 2+2 Pathway as indicated by your MCC major, fill out the MCC 2+2 -
Intent to Enroll Form the semester before you intend to transfer. All others will need to apply via the Common Application. Visit UR Transfer web pages for enrollment information and to schedule meetings with transfer admissions staff.

The Liberal Arts and Sciences - General Studies A.S. (LA04) is the degree the student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Advisement & Transfer Services 2022-2023. Updated 10/26/2022

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.