Guidelines for Transfer CreditEffective 2015-16

Every student at The University of Tulsa must satisfy the requirements of the Tulsa Curriculum, which provides a rigorous, integrated program in the liberal arts. The Tulsa Curriculum contains the following components:

1. Core Curriculum- university-wide writing, mathematics, and language requirements, varying according to degree sought

2. General Curriculum- coursework distributed over three categories within the liberal arts and sciences that stress the connections among various fields of intellectual inquiry

3. Area of Concentration-courses required for a major and minor or certificate

4. Electives- courses chosen from any of the university offerings

This document serves as a guideline to some of the most common courses that are customarily accepted for credit in the Core and General Curricula by the University of Tulsa. Many other courses are also approved, but because requirements vary from college to college, questions about exceptions and specific course requirements should be directed to the advising office of the

college the applicant intends to enter. In some cases, a course syllabus may be required.

Applicants should keep in mind that:

n No more than one-half of their degree hours can be transferred from two-year colleges

n If transferring from a four-year college or university, the last 45 semester hours of the degree must be completed at the University of Tulsa

n Credit will only be granted for courses that have an equivalent offered at TU

n A grade of C or better must be earned in any transferable course

n Results of AP testing taken in high school must be submitted by the testing agency to the university’s Office of Registration & Records prior to enrollment to determine credit earned

To assure a smooth transition, we encourage you schedule a personal appointment with the office of admission or check with the advising office with specific questions.

Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences n Collins College of Business n College of Engineering and Natural Sciences n College of Health Sciences

Office of Admission: 918-631-2307 or 800-331-3050 or admission@utulsa.edu

College of Arts and Sciences Advising:

918-631-2815 or 918-631-2473

Collins College of Business Advising:

918-631-2214, 918-631-3296, or 918-631-3297

College of Engineering and Natural Sciences Advising:

918-631-2223, 918-631-2224, or 918-631-2293

College of Health Sciences:Athletic Training

918-631-3170Exercise and Sports Science

918-631-2316Nursing

918-631-3116Speech Pathology

918-631-2897

For additional information, visit our website at www.utulsa.edu/academics/colleges then open “Advising” from the sidebar.

The Core CurriculumThe Core Curriculum requirements in writing, mathematics, and languages include the development of fundamental

intellectual skills that are immediately useful in helping students meet the requirements of general education courses and also equip them with basic competencies.

Writing, all degree plansThe University of Tulsa Typical Course EquivalentENGL 1004 Introduction to College Writing ........................English Composition IENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation .........................English Composition II(Students may be exempt from ENGL 1003 based on their ACT English or SAT Critical Reading scores.)

MathThe University of Tulsa Typical Course EquivalentB.A./B.F.A/B.M./B.M.E. degreesMATH 1083 Contemporary Mathematics ............................Plane Trigonometry or Pre-CalculusB.S.B.A./B.S.N./B.S.A.T. degreesMATH 1093 Math with Applications .................................... Finite MathB.S.B.A. degreeMATH 1103 Basic Calculus ...................................................Business Calculus or Calculus for Social SciencesB.S. degreesMATH 1163 Pre-Calculus ......................................................Plane Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus MATH 2014 Calculus I...........................................................Calculus IMATH 2024 Calculus II or STAT 2013 Statistics I ..............Calculus II or Statistics (math)(Students may be exempt from lower level math requirements based on their ACT or SAT math scores. College Algebra transfers as elective credit and does not apply toward the degree plans in the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences.)

LanguagesThe University of Tulsa Typical Course EquivalentB.S.B.A./B.M.E./B.M. Vocal or Composition degreesBeginning Language I 1004 ....................................................Language I (must be at least a 4 hour course.)Beginning Language II 1014 ...................................................Language II (must be at least a 4 hour course.)B.A./B.F.A./B.M. Instrumental or Piano degreesIntermediate Language I 2003 ................................................ Intermediate Language IIntermediate Language II 2013 .............................................. Intermediate Language II*B.F.A. and B.M. candidates may choose two additional Block I or II courses in lieu of Intermediate Language I and II.

The General CurriculumThe goal of the General Curriculum is to lead students to a breadth of knowledge and intellectual rigor rooted in the

academic disciplines. The General Curriculum blocks defined below provide intellectual coherence for the development of knowledge and discipline.

Exceptions to the Block requirements include the following:n B.S. degree students may choose two courses in the same language to fulfill a Block I and II requirement.n Some degree programs or majors, such as Nursing, Elementary Education or the business fields, require specific courses to

fulfill Block I, II, or III. Refer to the college advising section of the website or to the University Bulletin at www.utulsa.edu/academics/academic-essentials.

Block I: Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Experiences- 2 courses (6 hrs)These courses consider the human activities of making, thinking, and doing. Two different approaches are offered: those that

involve students in the creative process though study designed to produce or perform creative works; and those that investigate the nature of texts, works of art or music, or systems of thought.Courses Customarily Accepted for Block I CreditArt History Film HistoryArt Appreciation Music Appreciation Introduction to Literature Music HistorySurvey of British Literature I Humanities (course description required)British Literature II New Testament as LiteratureSurvey of World Literature Old Testament as Literature American Literature Introduction to Theater

Block II: Historical and Social Interpretation- 4 courses (12 hrs)These courses investigate and interpret how human thought and action- and the products of such thought and action- are

shaped by social, historical, cultural, environmental and/or psychological factors.Courses Customarily Accepted for Block II CreditAfrican-American History Microeconomics (required for B.S.B.A.)American Federal Government PhilosophyAnthropology, Cultural or Archaeology PsychologyBusiness, Introduction to or Overview of Religions of the WorldCultural Geography SociologyEthics U.S. HistoryEastern Civilization Western CivilizationHumanities (course description required) World GeographyMacroeconomics (required for B.S.B.A.) World History

Block III: Scientific Investigation- 2 courses, including one lab (7 hrs)These courses focus on methods of investigation and explore the relationship among key concepts in the sciences. The

process of scientific inquiry- including hypothesis generation, data collection, analysis, and modeling, use of technology and mathematics, and presentation of results- is fundamental to courses in this block. These courses may also consider the interrelationships among technical concepts and contemporary societal issues. At least one of each student’s Block III courses must include laboratory or field experiences that provide practical experience in inquiry.Courses Customarily Accepted for Block III CreditAstronomy Chemistry IBiology Chemistry IIBotany Geography (Physical)Human Anatomy and Physiology GeologyZoology Physics IHuman Anatomy Physics IIHuman Physiology General Physical Science Microbiology

Area of ConcentrationTransfer students should consult TU’s college advising office or admission staff about lower division classes that are

prerequisites for or may apply toward their major or minor. In lieu of a minor, students may also choose from a variety of interdisciplinary Certificate Programs. For further information on transferring credit to fulfill the business, nursing or engineering core requirements, consult with academic advisors from the Collins College of Business, the School of Nursing or the College of Engineering & Natural Sciences. Credits earned at two-year colleges will not satisfy upper division requirements.

ElectivesElective credit may be granted for comparable courses that are offered by The University of Tulsa. Consult the college

advising office on specific classes.

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