Transfer Students Holding Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degrees
Students who hold an associate of arts degree from a regionally-accredited institution will have satisfied the Northwest general education requirements with the exception of 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 Northwest’s 42-hour general education requirements with the exception of courses required by their specific academic program.
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 requirements in general education if the student has at least 42 semester hours of general education with the following distribution of courses:
- Communication skills in the English language–three courses, at least two of which must be written; one oral communication course is recommended;
- Humanities–three courses, from at least two disciplines;
- Physical and life sciences–one course in each area including its associated laboratory component;
- Mathematics–one course in college algebra, a course with equivalent rigor to college algebra, an alternative course that includes a significant component of college algebra, or a course which has college algebra as a prerequisite;
- Social and behavioral sciences–three courses from at least two disciplines; needs to include American history; and
- American National Government–one course.
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 from outside the state of Missouri 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 or Missouri Politics even though their general education requirements have been waived.