Transfer Information

March 2007

JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
For Transfer to Western Michigan University
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major

·        This is only a guide.  Students should contact the transfer school for program advising.

·        Transfer information can be found here:  http://www.wmich.edu/admissions/ccgened/JCC.html

·        Coursework with a grade of at least 2.0 will be transferable.

·        Note: Students do not need to complete all the courses listed below before transferring.

It is strongly recommended that student complete the MACRAO Agreement. 

I. General Education and Program Requirements 

Credits

 

English Composition

6

ENG 131, 132

Mathematics

7

MTH 133, 151

Natural Science

 34-36

BIO 151+ 152, 220; PHY 231, 232 or PHY 251, 252
CEM 141, 142, 241, 242 – If student is completing a chemistry cognate with the biology major then he/she will need to take another chemistry course after transferring to WMU.  To avoid this student can complete CEM 141, 142 at JCC and then take the organic chemistry at WMU.

Fine Arts (Area I)

3 (choose 1)

ART, 111, 112; ENG 210, 246, 247; HUM 131; MUS 131; THR 116  

Humanities (Area II)

3 (choose 1)

ENG 252, 254, 255, 256, 257; PHL 231

The U.S.: Culture and Issues (Area III)

3 (choose 1)

PLS 141; SOC 235, 236

Other Cultures and Civilizations (Area IV)

3 (choose 1)

ANT 131; MUS 130

Social and Behavioral Sciences (Area V)

3 (choose 1)

ECN 231, 232; GEO 131, 232; PSY 140; SOC 231, 235 

Course to complete MACRAO

(one course)

HIS 120, 131, 132, 231, 232

 

At least 122 credits is required for completion of the degree. A maximum of 62 credit hours required for completion of the degree at Western Michigan University may be transferred from JCC.

This is only a guide. Please refer to the Western Michigan University catalog for transfer admission requirements, specific course information, program requirements, etc. For further information and advising, please contact Western Michigan University, Admissions Office, (269) 387-2000.