Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

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

DCTC provides general education in the MnTC format and accepts MnTC courses from other Minnesota State 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 MnTC goal numbers.

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 italicized text after the description of each goal area. Notation of MnTC completion can be added to a student’s transcript upon request after completion.

* = fulfills additional MnTC Goal area

Communications (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 ENGL 1150 and one COMS.

COMS 1015 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits ^*7a
ENGL 1150 - Composition I 3 Credits
ENGL 1200 - Technical Writing 3 Credits
ENGL 2000 - Composition II 3 Credits
ENGL 1300 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits ^*6

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 student’s awareness of their own thinking and problem-solving procedures. This goal can be met in one of the following two ways: 1) by completion of one Goal 2 course; 2) by completion of the entire MnTC.

BIOL 1250 - Biology of Women and Men 4 Credits ^{*3, 9}
INDS 1020 - Critical Thinking for Student Success 2 Credits
PHIL 1200 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits ^*7a
PHIL 1500 - Philosophy of Technology 3 Credits ^{*6, 9}
PSYC 1105 - General Psychology 4 Credits ^*5

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

BIOL 1111 - Environmental Biology with Lab 4 Credits ^*10
BIOL 1250 - Biology of Women and Men 4 Credits ^{*2, 9}
BIOL 1310 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4 Credits
BIOL 1450 - Animal Biology 4 Credits
BIOL 1500 - General Biology 4 Credits
BIOL 2000 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credits
BIOL 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Credits
BIOL 2020 - Microbiology 4 Credits
CHEM 1500 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 Credits
PHYS 1030 - Introduction to Astronomy 4 Credits
PHYS 1050 - Introduction to Physics 3 Credits
PHYS 1100 - College Physics I 4 Credits

Lab-like Sciences

BIOL 1110 - Environmental Science 3 Credits ^*10

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.

MATS 1240 - Quantitative Reasoning 4 Credits
MATS 1251 - Statistics 4 Credits
MATS 1300 - College Algebra 4 Credits
MATS 1340 - Math for Engineering Technology 4 Credits
PHIL 1250 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credits

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.

ECON 1100 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits
ECON 1200 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits
ENGL 1625 - Film Studies 4 Credits ^*6
HIST 1100 - History of the United States to 1877 4 Credits
HIST 1200 - History of the U.S. from 1877 to the Present 4 Credits ^{*7a, 7b}
HIST 1320 - Civil War to Civil Rights 3 Credits ^*7b
HIST 1360 - World History to 1500 4 Credits ^*8
HIST 1361 - World History Since 1500 4 Credits ^*8
HIST 1400 - American Environmental History 3 Credits ^*10
HIST 1450 - The History of Minnesota 3 Credits
PSYC 1105 - General Psychology 4 Credits ^*2
PSYC 1200 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 1300 - Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 1350 - Lifespan Development 4 Credits ^*7a
PSYC 1450 - Death and Dying 2 Credits
SOCY 1010 - Sociology of Marriage and the Family 3 Credits
SOCY 1110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits ^*9
SOCY 1210 - Social Issues Changing World 3 Credits ^*8
SOCY 1310 - Sociology of Diversity in American Society 3 Credits ^*7b
SOCY 1400 - Introduction to Criminology 3 Credits ^*9

Humanities and the 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.

ARTS 1301 - Design Fundamentals 3 Credits
ARTS 1310 - History of Architecture 3 Credits ^*10
ENGL 1300 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits ^*1
ENGL 1401 - Short Stories 3 Credits
ENGL 1550 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credits
ENGL 1625 - Film Studies 4 Credits ^*5
ENGL 1630 - Genre Film 1 Credits
ENGL 1650 - Greek Mythology 4 Credits
ENGL 1675 - Children’s Literature 3 Credits
HUMA 1100 - Introduction to Humanities 4 Credits ^*8
HUMA 1125 - The Humanities in Modern Minnesota 3 Credits
PHIL 1100 - Ethics 3 Credits ^*9
PHIL 1300 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits ^*9
PHIL 1350 - Medical Ethics 3 Credits ^*9
PHIL 1500 - Philosophy of Technology 3 Credits ^{*2, 9}
SPAN 1300 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I 4 Credits ^*8

Human Diversity, Race, Power and Justice in the United States (Goal 7)

Goal 7a: 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.

Goal 7b: To build knowledge and understanding of historic and contemporary structures of racism in the United States, which systemically shape complex social, political, economic and environmental inequities experienced by marginalized groups and identities, and promote agency to address matters of structural inequality. MnTC completion requires one course in either 7a or 7b.

7a courses

COMS 1020 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits ^*1
COMS 1030 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits ^*8
HIST 1200 - History of the U.S. from 1877 to the Present 4 Credits ^*5
PHIL 1200 - Critical Thinking 3 Credits ^*2
PSYC 1350 - Lifespan Development 4 Credits ^*5

7b courses

COMS 1030 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits ^*8
HIST 1200 - History of the U.S. from 1877 to the Present 4 Credits ^*5
HIST 1320 - Civil War to Civil Rights 3 Credits ^*5
SOCY 1310 - Sociology of Diversity in American Society 3 Credits ^*5

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.

COMS 1030 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credits ^{*7a, 7b}
HIST 1360 - World History to 1500 4 Credits ^*5
HIST 1361 - World History Since 1500 4 Credits ^*5
HUMA 1100 - Introduction to Humanities 4 Credits ^*6
SOCY 1210 - Social Issues Changing World 3 Credits ^*5
SPAN 1300 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I 4 Credits ^*6

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.

BIOL 1250 - Biology of Women and Men 4 Credits ^{*2, 3}
PHIL 1003 - Philosophy of Sex and Love 3 Credits
PHIL 1100 - Ethics 3 Credits ^*6
PHIL 1300 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits ^*6
PHIL 1350 - Medical Ethics 3 Credits ^*6
PHIL 1500 - Philosophy of Technology 3 Credits ^{*2, 6}
SOCY 1110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits ^*5
SOCY 1400 - Introduction to Criminology 3 Credits ^*5

People and the Environment (Goal 10)

To improve students’ understanding of today’s complex environmental challenges. Students will examine the interrelatedness of human society and the natural environment. Knowledge of both biophysical principles and sociocultural systems is the foundation for integrative and critical thinking about environmental issues. MnTC completion requires one course.

ARTS 1310 - History of Architecture 3 Credits ^*6
BIOL 1110 - Environmental Science 3 Credits ^*3
BIOL 1111 - Environmental Biology with Lab 4 Credits ^*3
HIST 1400 - American Environmental History 3 Credits ^*5