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The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) facilitates the transfer of students from community colleges to four-year colleges and universities in Michigan. By carefully choosing courses, you may obtain an associate degree from LMC and complete the MTA; however, you do not need to obtain a degree in order to earn the MTA designation.

If you would like to request the Michigan Transfer Agreement endorsement, you should review your MTA audit in DegreeWorks via your Student Profile. Once those requirements are met, submit the request form.

Course Requirements

To fulfill the MTA requirements, you must complete at least 30 credits, with at least a "C" (2.00) grade in each course. At least one college-level course must be completed at LMC. All credits will be certified by the LMC Records Office according to the following distribution:

English/Communication

Must take at least two courses:

  • English 101 - AND
  • English 102 or Communication 100, 101, 102, 215, 225, 235

Mathematics

Must take at least one course:

  • Mathematics 123, 128, 129, 130, 135, 151, 201, 202, 216, 252; Business Administration 216

Natural Science

Must take at least two courses; select from two disciplines (all Natural Science courses offered at LMC have the required laboratory component):

  • Biology 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112,120, 204, 205, 206, 210, 212
  • Chemistry 101, 102, 104, 111, 112, 203, 204
  • Physical Science 101, 104, 205
  • Physics 101, 102, 104, 201, 202

Social Sciences

Must take a least two courses; select from two disciplines:

  • Business Administration (Economics) 200, 203, 204
  • Geography  100,101, 102
  • History 101, 102, 201, 202, 204, 205, 207, 209, 210, 212
  • Political Science 101, 102, 202, 203, 204, 208, 250, 260, 270
  • Psychology 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 230, 231, 250
  • Sociology 101, 102, 202, 204, 205, 210, 250

Humanities/Fine Arts

Must take at least two courses; select from two disciplines:

  • Arabic 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R
  • Art 101, 102, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204
  • American Sign Language 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R
  • Chinese (Mandarin) 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R
  • Communication* 100, 101, 102, 215, 225, 235
  • Drama 201
  • English 201, 203, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 214, 215, 216, 217, 219, 220
  • French 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R
  • German 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R
  • Humanities 105, 201, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 221, 294
  • Japanese 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R
  • Music 109, 187, 213, 214
  • Philosophy 101, 102, 215, 250
  • Spanish 101R, 102R, 201R, 202R

*Communication classes may be used to fulfill the Humanities/Fine Arts requirement only if not used to complete the English/Communications requirement.

NOTE: the Honors version of a class may be used to fulfill a requirement.  Honors classes are denoted with an “H” after the course number, for example ENGL 101H.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

Lake Michigan College has the following transfer articulation agreements in place with the universities listed below.

On-Campus Transfer Partnership - Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University

Transfer to colleges and universities across Michigan

MiTransfer Pathways is a statewide initiative that provides general guidance about transferring courses in specific academic programs to participating colleges and universities in Michigan. MiTransfer Pathways will allow LMC students in specific areas of study the opportunity to become aware of and complete commonly required courses for their area of study that could contribute toward their bachelor’s degree.

MiTransfer Pathway Courses

Faculty from across Michigan in each of the MiTransfer Pathways identified courses that commonly meet requirements of the bachelor’s degree programs at participating 4-year institutions—and that a student could take at a community college then transfer to a participating four-year institution. These are called “MiTransfer Pathway Courses.”

The MiTransfer Pathway Courses for each MiTransfer Pathway are listed below under each MiTransfer Pathway heading.

Participating Institutions and Exceptions

Participating 4-year institutions are those institutions that have signed on to a MiTransfer Pathway Agreement, agreeing to award equivalent credit for the MiTransfer Pathways Courses identified (if grade requirements for that institution are met), and apply the courses to the specific bachelor’s degree requirements associated with the MiTransfer Pathway—unless otherwise noted by an exception in the specific MiTransfer Pathway Agreement.

There are different participating institutions for each of the MiTransfer Pathways based on area of study. Institutions may be part of one MiTransfer Pathway, but not another.

See each MiTransfer Pathway noted below for participating institutions, the agreement, and any course exceptions.

The MiTransfer Pathways and Courses provide general guidance for participating institutions—however, you should always research, and contact, the 4-year institution you plan to attend to obtain detailed information about transfer requirements, if the institution you plan to attend participates in the MiTransfer Pathway you are interested in following, and how the MiTransfer Pathway Courses are accepted and applied.

LMC Degree Completion & Graduation

You may take MiTransfer Pathway Courses as part of the LMC major associated with your area of study. Please see the Academic Programs in the College Catalog for the various majors and their requirements.

There may be additional LMC courses you could take at LMC that transfer and meet requirements depending on the institution to which you are transferring.

LMC advisors are available to help you navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of courses, that meets all LMC and transfer institution requirements.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Art History I ART 200 History of Art I 3
Art History II Art 201 History of Art II 3
Drawing I ART 122 Drawing I 3
2D Design ART 109 Basic Design (2D) 3
3D Design Art 110 Basic Design (3D) 3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Art may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Art – Art program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Art MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the MiTransfer Pathways website.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Cell/Molecular Biology BIOL 111 Principles of Biology I 4
Organismal Biology BIOL 112 Principles of Biology II 4
General Chemistry I CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 4
General Chemistry II CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 4
Organic Chemistry I CHEM 203 Organic Chemistry I 4
Organic Chemistry II CHEM 204 Organic Chemistry II 4

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Biology may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Biology program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Biology MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Microeconomics BUSA 204 Principles of Economics (Micro) 3
Macroeconomics BUSA 203 Principles of Economics (Macro) 3
Financial Accounting BUSA 201 Principles of Accounting I 4
Managerial Accounting BUSA 202 Principles of Accounting II 4
Business Law BUSA 205 Business Law 3

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Business may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Business Administration program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Business MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Public Speaking COMM 101 Public Speaking 3
Interpersonal Communication COMM 102 Interpersonal Communication 3
Small Group Communication COMM 225 Small Group Communication & Leadership 3

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Communication may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Arts - Communication program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Communication MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology PYSC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Intro to Criminal Justice CRIM 140 Intro to Criminal Justice 3
Intro to Corrections CRIM 160 Intro to Corrections 3

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Criminal Justice may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Arts - Transfer/Undecided program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab BIOL 205 Human Anatomy 4
Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab BIOL 206 Principles of Human Physiology 4
General Chemistry I w/Lab CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 4
Overview of Exercise Science EXSC 201 Foundations of Exercise Science 3
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Exercise Science may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Transfer/Undecided program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Exercise Science MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the MiTransfer Pathways web site.
 

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Calculus I MATH 151 Calculus I 5
Calculus II MATH 201 Calculus II 5
Calculus III MATH 202 Calculus III 5
Differential Equations* MATH 252 Differential Equations 4
Physics I (Calculus-based, w/lab) PHYS 201 Engineering Physics I (Mechanics) 4
Physics II (Calculus-based, w/lab) PHYS 202 Engineering Physics I (Electricity & Magnetism) 4
Chemistry 1 (w/lab) CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 4
Statics Currently not offered at LMC    
Dynamics Currently not offered at LMC    
Mechanics of Solids/Strength of Materials (no lab required) Currently not offered at LMC    

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Mechanical Engineering may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Pre Engineering program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3
Abnormal Psychology PSYC 231 Abnormal Psychology 3
Developmental Psychology PSYC 203 Human Development 3
Social Psychology PSYC 206 Social Psychology 3

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Psychology may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Arts – Psychology program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Psychology MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 201 Intro to Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3
Introduction to Public Health HEAL 201 Introduction to Public Health 3
Community Health HEAL 202 Introduction to Community Health 3
Nutrition HEAL 113 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 3
Personal Health/Wellness PHED 214 Personal Health 3

 

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Public Health may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Health Science program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Public Health MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

MiTransfer Pathway Course LMC Subject/Course Number LMC Course Title Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3
Introduction to Social Work SOC 204 Field of Social Work 3
Human Biology Currently unavailable    

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Social Work may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Art – Sociology/Social Work program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Social Work MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the MiTransfer Pathways web site.
 

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