General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (Mn TC)

Why do students need general education courses?

• develop analytical & critical thinking skills
• develop communication skills
• understand how you and your organization affect and are affected by the world around you
• appreciate the diverse perspectives of your colleagues and customers

Gen Ed/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) (40 or more credits)

• To complete general education, students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum outlined below.

Goal I: Communication

• Two writing courses - introductory and intermediate writing (6 or more credits). One oral or visual communication course (3 or more credits).
  Note: Students placing at the intermediate level on the university's writing assessment are required to complete intermediate-level writing only.

Goal II: Higher Order Thinking

• Students who complete the university's general education requirements will have met this goal.

Goal III: Natural Sciences

• At least one courses including a laboratory, simulation or field experience (3 or more credits).

Goal IV: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

• At least one course at or above the college algebra level (3 or more credits). Note: This requirement is waived for students placing above the college algebra level on the university's higher level math assessment.

Goal V: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

• At least two courses from two different disciplines (6 or more credits).

Goal VI: Humanities and the Fine Arts

• At least two courses from two different disciplines (6 or more credits).

Goal VII: Human Diversity in the U.S.

• (3 or more credits).

Goal VIII: Global Awareness

• (3 or more credits).

Goal IX: Ethical and Civic Responsibility

• (3 or more credits).

Goal X: People and the Environment

• (3 or more credits).