Transfer Students Holding Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degrees
Students who hold an associate of arts degree from a regionally-accredited institution in Missouri will have satisfied The Northwest Core requirements with the exception of Global Experiences courses and Digital Literacy courses within The Northwest Core, courses required by their specific academic program, and the government requirement stated in the Graduation Policies and Requirements section of this catalog.
Students who have completed the 42-hour block at a Missouri college/university will have satisfied The Northwest Core requirements with the exception of courses required by their specific academic program, and the Global Experience and Digital Literacy portions of The Northwest Core.
Students who hold an associate of science degree from a regionally-accredited institution or an associate of arts degree from a regionally-accredited institution that is not in Missouri will have satisfied The Northwest Core requirements if the student has at least 42 semester hours of general education with the following distribution of courses:
- Foundations:
- Communication skills in the English language–three courses, at least two written and one oral;
- Mathematical reasoning–one course of college-level math equivalent to Finite Mathematics or higher;
- Contexts:
- Western and American experiences–at least two courses, one from each area
- American government–at least one course
- Connections:
- Literature and fine arts–two courses from one or both disciplines
- Behavioral and social sciences–at least two courses from two different areas
- Life Science–at least one course with lab
- Physical Science–at least one course with lab
These 42 hours must be classified at a level designated for application towards a baccalaureate degree.
Students should note that additional courses in these areas may be required by their specific academic program and in that case are not waived by the associate degree. Please consult the major requirements outlined in this academic catalog.
Transfer students should be aware of the state law requirement for graduation as detailed in State Law Requirement for Degrees or Certificates; due to this requirement, such students will be required to take American Government even though their Northwest Core requirements have been waived.