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Wayne State University
Transfer Plan for Mid Michigan Community College
General Education
College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts
This transfer plan will help guide you in making the transition from community college to Wayne State University. Here
are some things to keep in mind before you begin:
No more than 64 credits from a two-year school will apply toward a Wayne State University degree, though all
courses taken will be listed on the Wayne State University student record. If you are following an articulation
agreement, more than 64 credits may transfer.
We strongly recommend that you see an academic advisor to learn what the path to your degree looks like. You
can make an appointment here You are encouraged to see an advisor while you are taking classes at your
community college to ensure you are taking the correct courses. If you need help making an appointment,
please call the Transfer Student Success Center at 313-577-2487.
One of the main areas of focus for transfer students is General Education Requirements. These are classes in addition to
courses within your major that are required to ensure fundamental skills and a well-rounded education. There are three
ways that transfer students can meet these requirements:
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
A student whose community college transcript is endorsed as "MTA satisfied" has completed WSU's General Education
Requirements. See your community college for specific MTA information and courses that qualify for MTA.
Note: Students must take either a second course in English Composition or one course in Communications beyond the
MTA requirements at the community college.
MACRAO Agreement
A student whose community college transcript is endorsed as “MACRAO satisfied,” has the “MACRAO stamp,” or has
earned one of the following associates degrees (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Baccalaureate
Studies or Associate of Liberal Arts) has completed WSU’s General Education Requirements.
Direct Course Equivalencies for each area (choose one from each area)
If you do not have an MTA or MACRAO endorsement, you can transfer the courses below to meet each requirement.
Basic Composition (BC)
ENG 111
Intermediate Composition (IC)
ENG 112, 222
Writing Intensive (WI)
Must be taken at WSU.
Critical Thinking (CT)
PHL 205
Mathematics (MC)
Effective Fall 2016, the Math Competency Requirement has been
temporarily suspended for all undergraduate students.
Oral Communication (OC)
SPE 257
American Society and Institutions (AI)
HIS 252, POL 201
Foreign Culture (FC)
PHL 250, SPN 201
Historical Studies (HS)
HIS 101, 102
Life Sciences (LS)
Note: One Life Science (LS) or Physical Science (PS) course must include a laboratory
(LB). Courses that include a laboratory are indicated with an asterisk.
BIO 101*, 210*, PSY 101
Physical Sciences (PS)
Note: One Life Science (LS) or Physical Science (PS) course must include a laboratory
(LB). Courses that include a laboratory are indicated with an asterisk.
CHM 105*, 111*, GEL 101*, PHY 101, 105*, 211*, PSC 101*
Philosophy and Letters (PL)
ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, PHL 201, 220
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Social Sciences (SS)
ANT 170, ECO 110, 201, 202, SOC 101, 200, 202
Visual and Performing Arts (VP)
HUM 101, 102, 200, 205, 294, MUS 275, TAI 275
College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts Requirements:
*Bachelor of Arts students only*
1. Successfully complete or place out of the third course in a foreign language sequence
-OR-
2. Successfully complete or place out of the second course in a foreign language sequence and take one additional
course in Foreign Culture
*** These contents are for informational purposes and represent neither a contract nor an offer to contract. The University
reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time without notice***
