MiTransfer Pathways - Associate to Bachelor Degree Pathways

• MiTransfer Pathways – Business Administration

  Students following the MiTransfer Business Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in the following:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Global Supply Chain Management
  • Information Systems Management
  • Management
  • Marketing

  The MiTransfer Business Pathways common courses in business are:

  • Microeconomics (ECO 2010 - approved course)
  • Macroeconomics (ECO 2020 - approved course)
  • Financial Accounting (ACC 3010 - approved course)
  • Managerial Accounting (ACC 3020 - approved course)
  • Business Law (BLW 2510 - approved course)

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult a business academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.   

  Additional Mike Ilitch School of Business resources:

  • About 
  • Admissions 
  • Student Support 
  • Advising 
• MiTransfer Pathways – Criminal Justice

  Students following the MiTransfer Criminal Justice Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. The program offers students a comprehensive education by providing a fundamental understanding of crime causation and the criminal justice system, together with the skills and knowledge useful in pursuing professional careers.

  The MiTransfer Criminal Justice Pathways common courses in criminal justice are:

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 1010 - approved course)
  • Introduction to Corrections (CRJ 3350 - approved course)
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1020 - approved course)
  • Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1010 - approved course)

  Students following the criminal justice pathway are also encouraged to complete a two-course sequence in foreign Language as required by the College of Liberal Arts and Science Group Requirements.

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult a criminal justice academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.  

  Additional criminal justice resources:

  • About 
  • Admissions 
  • Student Support 
• MiTransfer Pathways – Psychology

  Students following the MiTransfer Psychology Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Through psychology you will learn how we perceive the world, how we learn and think, how our emotions and motives influence our behavior, how personality develops, what factors affect social relations, and applications of psychology to such practical situations as education, family life, group relations, advertising, business, industry and government.

  The MiTransfer Psychology Pathways common courses in psychology are:

  • Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1020 - approved course)
  • Abnormal Psychology (PSY 3310 - approved course)
  • Developmental Psychology (PSY 2400 - approved course)
  • Social Psychology (PSY 2600 - approved course)

  Students following the psychology pathway are also encouraged to complete a two-course sequence in foreign Language as required by the College of Liberal Arts and Science Group Requirements.

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult a psychology academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.  

  For more information about psychology at WSU, visit their department website. 

• MiTransfer Pathways - Social Work

  Students following the MiTransfer Social Work Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Through the BSW degree program, students will prepare for ethical, competent, entry-level, generalist professional social work practice with diverse, poor, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, groups, and communities.

  In the classroom and in the field, our faculty guide BSW students to make connections between social work practice and broader struggles to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. We help students understand the need for cultural and intellectual humility and to value and appreciate the strengths and expertise of the clients they serve.

  The MiTransfer Social Work Pathways common courses are:

  • Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1020 - approved course)
  • Introduction to Sociology (SOC 1010 - approved course)
  • Introduction to Social Work (SW 1010 - approved course)
  • Human Biology (BIO 1030, 1050, or 1500 - approved courses)

  Students following the social work pathway are also encouraged to complete the equivalent to PS 1010 American Government.

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult a social work academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.  

  For more information about social work at WSU, visit their department website. 

• MiTransfer Pathways - Art

  Students following the MiTransfer Art Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art. Through the BA degree program, students develop talents as an artist and gain a basic understanding of the history of art in this general degree program. The Bachelor of Arts is a good choice for students who wish to pursue a second major in a different subject.

  The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art degree provides a focused program that prepares students for a professional career or graduate school. Students choose from the following concentrations: Ceramics, Drawing, Digital Arts, Fibers, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, or Sculpture.

  The MiTransfer Art Pathways common courses in art are:

  • Art History I (AH 1110 Survey of Art History: Ancient through Medieval – approved course)
  • Art History II (AH 1120 Survey of Art History: Renaissance through Modern – approved course)
  • Drawing I (ADR 1050  Drawing 1 – approved course)
  • 2D Design (ACO 1200 Surface Studio – approved course)
  • 3D Design (ACO 1230 Space Studio – approved course)

  Students following the art pathway are also encouraged to complete two studio art courses in two different mediums. Studio art courses should be selected on consultation with a faculty advisor based on the students’ major, concentration, or focus. These courses may transfer as part of the associate degree but may not transfer as course-to-course equivalencies.

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult an art academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.  

  For more information about art at WSU, visit their department website. 

• MiTransfer Pathways - Mechanical Engineering

  Students following the MiTransfer Mechanical Engineering Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering. Through the BS degree program, students have abundant career opportunities, even if they choose not to pursue advanced degrees. With our emphasis on human-centered design as well as the multidisciplinary nature of the curriculum and the university-wide initiative on sustainability, Wayne State's ME program prepares graduates for evolving industry needs. 

  The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in mechanical engineering at Wayne State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. 

  The MiTransfer Mechanical Engineering Pathways common courses are:

  • Calculus I (MAT 2010 Calculus I – approved course)
  • Calculus II (MAT 2020 Calculus II – approved course)
  • Calculus III (MAT 2030 Calculus III – approved course)
  • Differential Equations* (MAT 2150 or MAT 2250+2350 Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra – approved courses)
  • Physics I** (PHY 2170/2175 Physics for Engineers I – approved course)
  • Physics II** (PHY 2180/2185 Physics for Engineers II – approved course)
  • Chemistry 1 (CHM 1100/1125 General Chemistry I for Engineers – approved course)
  • Statics (ME 2410 Statics – approved course)
  • Dynamics (ME 3400 Dynamics – approved course)
  • Mechanics of Solids/Strength of Materials (ME 2420 Elementary Mechanics of Materials – approved course)

   

  *minimum 4 credits, linear algebra must be covered
  **calculus-based, w/lab

  Students following the mechanical engineering pathway are also encouraged to complete the equivalent to BE 1200 Basic Engineering: Design in Engineering, BE 1500 Intro to Programming and Computation for Engineers, ENG 3060 Technical Communications II, and PHI 1120 Professional Ethics.  See WSU for transfer equivalents

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult a mechanical engineering academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.  

  For more information about art at WSU, visit their department website. 

• MiTransfer Pathways - Public Health

  Students following the MiTransfer Public Health Pathway can seamlessly pursue a Wayne State University Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health. The public health program offers training in public health issues and policies to students interested in a broad range of health careers. Being committed to improving the health and vitality of Detroit, graduates of this major and minor will have the ability to assess and prevent health disparities across the city, and beyond, as well as diagnose and research public health problems, improve public health through human and environmental interventions, promote individual well-being, and educate the public regarding healthful choices in life.

  The MiTransfer Public Health Pathways common courses are:

  • Intro to Psychology (PSY 1020 Elements of Psychology – approved course)
  • Intro to Sociology (SOC 1010 Understanding Human Society – approved course)
  • Intro to Public Health (PH 2100 Intro to Public Health – approved course)
  • Community Health – not required
  • Nutrition – not required
  • Personal Health/Wellness – not required

  The Public Health major does not require a Community Health, Nutrition, or Personal Health/Wellness Course. However, a transfer course in these areas could count towards the required 6-8 elective credits for the Public Health major. Here is a list of all approved Public Health elective courses.  In addition, students are encouraged to complete STA 1020 Elementary Statistics.   The major requirements are:

  • Candidates must complete 120 credits in course work including satisfaction of the University General Education Requirements and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Group Requirements, as well as the Departmental major requirements.
  • Students must receive a grade of C or better in all Public Health core courses and a C- or better in all approved electives. A grade point average of 2.0 (C) in both Public Health and general required courses are required for graduation. A grade of C or better is required for all transfer courses.
  • Students wishing to pursue a major or minor in Public Health should meet with an Undergraduate Academic Advisor in Public Health.

  Additional transfer course options can be found within our individual community college Transfer Plans for each Michigan community college.  All students should consult a public health academic advisor for academic advising to create a personalized academic plan, register for classes, and learn more about student success resources.  

  For more information about art at WSU, visit their department website.