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Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is the format in which general education is accomplished within the public two- and four-year colleges and universities in Minnesota. The MnTC defines a common curriculum format for general education. Completion of a defined MnTC course(s) at one institution enables a student to receive credit for lower-division general education MnTC coursework upon admission to other MnSCU colleges and universities and the University of Minnesota.

DCTC provides general education in the MnTC format and accepts MnTC courses from other MnSCU colleges and universities and from the University of Minnesota campuses.

Students who complete the entire general education transfer curriculum have shown competency in 10 goal areas. DCTC offers courses that meet all of the 10 goal areas. Students transferring these courses to other colleges transfer on a course-by-course basis. Courses approved for the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum are identified in DCTC publications by the MnTC goal number(s).

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Completion

Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) may require additional courses beyond those required for the A.S., A.A.S., or diploma. If the intent is to transfer to another college, it is advisable to contact the transfer college for course selection recommendations and transfer admission process information. If a transfer college has not yet been identified, then use the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses listed on the following pages as a guide for course selection.

Successful completion of at least 40 credits within the accepted 10 goal areas, as outlined below, constitutes completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum at DCTC. The goal area completion requirement is listed in italic text after the goal area descriptive paragraph.

Communication (GOAL 1)

To develop writers and speakers who use the English language effectively and who read, write, speak and listen critically. As a base, all students should complete introductory communication requirements early in their collegiate studies. MnTC completion requires three courses, one must be ENGL1150, and one SPEE.

ENGL1150	Composition I	3 cr.
ENGL1200	Technical Writing	3 cr.
ENGL2000	English Composition II	3 cr.
SPEE1015	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3 cr.
SPEE1042	Small Group Communication	3 cr.
SPEE1050	Nonverbal Communication	2 cr.

Critical Thinking (GOAL 2)

Students will be able to gather and use factual information to make logical assumptions, interpretations or connections. Critical thinking will be taught and used throughout the general education and technical curriculum to develop students' awareness of their own thinking and problem-solving procedures. This goal can be met by completing Goal 1 and completing the technical program.

PHIL1200	Critical Thinking	3 cr.

Natural Sciences (GOAL 3)

To improve students' understanding of natural science principles and of the methods of scientific inquiry, i.e., the ways in which scientists investigate natural science phenomena. By studying the problems that engage today's scientists, students learn to appreciate the importance of science in their lives and to understand the value of a scientific perspective. MnTC Completion requires two courses of two different disciplines; at least one must be a lab course.

Lab Sciences
BIOL1310	Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology	4 cr.
BIOL1400	Ecology Field Studies	4 cr.
BIOL1500	General Biology	4 cr.
BIOL2000	Anatomy & Physiology I	4 cr.
BIOL2010	Anatomy & Physiology II	4 cr.
CHEM1500	Introduction to Chemistry	4 cr.
PHYS1100	College Physics I	4 cr.
PHYS1200	College Physics II	4 cr.

Non-Lab Sciences
BIOL1110	Environmental Science	3 cr.
BIOL1120	Minnesota Nature Study	3 cr.
BIOL1200	Biology & Society	3 cr.

Mathematical/Logical Reasoning (GOAL 4)

To increase students' knowledge about mathematical and logical modes of thinking. This will enable students to appreciate the breadth of applications of mathematics, evaluate arguments, and detect fallacious reasoning. MnTC completion requires one course that is at least three credits.

MATS1250	Principles for Statistical Analysis	4 cr.
MATS1300	College Algebra	4 cr.
MATS1350	Math for Liberal Arts	4 cr.

History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences (GOAL 5)

To increase students' knowledge of how historians and social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity. MnTC completion requires three courses from at least two disciplines.

ECON1100	Principles of Microeconomics	3 cr.
ECON1200	Principles of Macroeconomics	3 cr.
HIST1100	History of United States to 1877	4 cr.
HIST1200	History of United States from 1877 to present	4 cr.
HIST1300	World History	4 cr.
HIST1400	American Enviromental History	3 cr.
HIST1450	History of Minnesota	3 cr.
HIST1500	History of Western Civilization	3 cr.
POLS1000	Introduction to Political Science	3 cr.
PSYC1100	General Psychology	3 cr.
PSYC1200	Abnormal Psychology	3 cr.
PSYC1300	Child/Adolescent Psychology	3 cr.
PSYC1350	Lifespan Development	4 cr.
PSYC1400	Adult/Geriatric Psychology	2 cr.
PSYC1450	Death & Dying	2 cr.
PSYC1600	Human Sexuality	2 cr.
SOCY1010	Marriage and Family	3 cr.
SOCY1110	Introduction to Sociology	3 cr.
SOCY1150	Race and Gender	2 cr.
SOCY1210	Social Issues in a Changing World	3 cr.
SOCY1250	Juvenile Delinquency	2 cr.
SOCY1300	Introduction to Anthropology	3 cr.

Humanities and Fine Arts (GOAL 6)

To expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments, and develop an appreciation of the arts and humanities. MnTC completion requires two courses from two different disciplines.

ARTS1300	History of Architecture	4 cr.
ENGL1300	Introduction to Creative Writing	3 cr.
ENGL1400	American Short Story	3 cr.
ENGL1550	Introduction to Literature	3 cr.
ENGL1625	Film Studies	4 cr.
ENGL1650	Greek Mythology	4 cr.
ENGL1700	Selected Works of Literature	3 cr.
ENGL1750	Fantasy/Science Fiction Literature	3 cr.
ENGL1800	Mystery & Detective Literature	3 cr.
ENGL1900	Creative Writing Workshop	3 cr.
ENGL2000	English Composition II	3 cr.
HUMA1100	Introduction to Humanities	4 cr.
PHIL1300	Introductino to Philosophy	3 cr.
PHIL1350	Medical Ethics	3 cr.
PHIL1400	World Religions	3 cr.

Human Diversity (GOAL 7)

To increase students' understanding of individual and group differences (e.g., race, gender, class) and their knowledge of the traditions and values of various groups in the United States. Students should be able to evaluate the United States' historical and contemporary responses to group differences. MnTC completion requires one course.

SOCY1150	Race and Gender	2 cr.
SPEE1020	Interpersonal Communications	3 cr.
SPEE1030	Intercultural Communication	3 cr.

Global Perspective (GOAL 8)

To increase students' understanding of the growing interdependence of nations and peoples and develop their ability to apply a comparative perspective to cross-cultural social, economic and political experiences. MnTC completion requires one course.

COMM1221	American Sign Language-Level I	3 cr.
HIST1300	World History	4 cr.
PHIL1400	World Religions	3 cr.
SOCY1210	Social Issues in a Changing World	3 cr.
SPAN1110	Beginning Spanish I	4 cr.
SPAN1110	Beginning Spanish II	4 cr.
SPEE1030	Intercultural Communication	3 cr.

Ethical and Civic Responsibility (GOAL 9)

To develop students' capacity to identify, discuss, and reflect upon the ethical dimensions of political, social, and personal life and to understand the ways in which they can exercise responsible and productive citizenship. MnTC completion requires one course.

PHIL1100	Ethics	3 cr.
PHIL1300	Introduction to Philosophy	3 cr.
PHIL1350	Medical Ethics	3 cr.

People and the Environment (GOAL 10)

To improve students' understanding of today's complex environmental challenges. Students will examine the inter-relatedness of human society and the natural environment. Knowledge of both bio-physical principles and socio-cultural systems is the foundation for integrative and critical thinking about environmental issues. MnTC completion requires one course.

BIOL1110	Environmental Science	3 cr.
BIOL1200	Biology and Society	3 cr.
HIST1400	American Enviromental History	3 cr.
SOCY1300	Introduction to Anthropology	3 cr.

Computer Literacy/Computers & Society

Students will be able to explain the underlying concepts of computer technology and use software applications as productivity tools. This emphasis area is not part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. COML1400 may be used as an elective when MnTC Goals are met.

COML1400	Introduction to Computers	3 cr.
COSO1000	Computer and Society Basics	1 cr.
COSO1050	Computers and Society Essentials	2 cr.