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Transfer Pathway Guides

University of Rochester

2023-2024

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

College Web Site: http://www.rochester.edu

MCC Degree Awarded:

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

Please note that some courses required in a 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.
Specific Major Courses


2+2 Transfer Pathway Guide - Liberal Arts Majors 2022-2023

Choose one major from the list below. Register for courses that will transfer to the UR. Use your MCC Degree Works Worksheet, the major courses listed below, and the
UR/MCC Course Equivalency Guide to choose courses to take at MCC. Make sure to graduate from MCC before transferring.

Courses will transfer only if the student receives a grade of C or better. Higher grades for certain courses may be required.

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-HW: Choose HED 207 Emotional Wellness or HED 209 Drugs and Behavior or HED 212 Women's Health and Wellness or HEG 215 Global Health and Culture


AP, IB, CLEP, & Transfer courses:
Credits showing as accepted by MCC may not be transferable.
UR AP policies can be found here.

College NOW (formerly called Dual Enrollment
): College coursework taught in high school will NOT be granted transfer credit at UR.

You will need to formally apply to UR (or complete their intent to enroll form) when completing your degree at MCC. Visit
UR Transfer web pages for enrollment information and to schedule meetings with transfer admissions staff. The GPA advised for acceptance varies per major.

The Liberal Arts A.S. (LA04) is the degree the student is audited against and awarded from MCC. Documentation source: MCC Advisement & Transfer Services 2022-2023. Updated 9/19/2022


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.
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY 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 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 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.