Michigan Transfer Pathways
A clear-cut pathway to a bachelor’s degree
Bay College joins with community colleges across the state to create easy-to-understand pathways for students transferring credit to a university.
Working to increase degree completion among transfer students, community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. This allows community college students to apply every credit to four-year universities in specific programs.
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College AS Biology, 60 credits
The following MTA Courses (General Education) are recommended/required for this degree:
| MTA Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| English/Comm. (2) | ENGL 101/Choice | Rhet & Comp/Choice | 6 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (2) | Choice x 2 (ANTH 201 rec.) | Choice x 2 | 6 |
| Social Sciences (2) | Choice x 2 (PSYC 201 rec.) | Choice x 2 | 6 |
| Natural Science (2) | BIOL 110/CHEM 110 | Evol & Div/Gen Chem I | 9 |
| Mathematics (1) | MATH 110 | College Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 31 | ||
Required Courses:
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website.
| Pathway Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell/Molecular Biology | BIOL 112 | Cells and Molecules | 4 |
| Organismal Biology | BIOL 110 | Evolution and Diversity | n/a |
| General Chemistry I | CHEM 110 | General Chemistry I | n/a |
| General Chemistry II | CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Organic Chemistry I | CHEM 201 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry II | CHEM 202 | Organic Chemistry II | n/a |
| Total Credits: | 13 | ||
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education or Program Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Recommendation | MATH 210 | Statistics | 4 |
| Program Electives | Choice | Choice | 12 |
| CC Only: Add remaining hours: | 16 | ||
| CC Only: Add remaining hours: | 60 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College AA Business Administration, 60 credits
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
The following MTA Courses (General Education) are recommended/required for this degree:
| MTA Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL-101 | Rhetoric and Composition | 3 |
| Second Writing/Comm. | ENGL-102,145 COMM-103,104,120 | Choice | 3 |
| Humanities | MTA – eligible list | Choice | 3 |
| Humanities | MTA – eligible list | Choice | 3 |
| Social Science | ECON-131 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Social Science | MTA – eligible list | Choice | 3 |
| Natural Science | MTA – eligible list | Choice | 4 |
| Natural Science | MTA – eligible list | Choice | 4 |
| Mathematics | MATH-110 or MATH-141 | College Algebra or Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4-5 |
| Total Credits: | 30 | ||
Required Courses:
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website.
| Program Course (per faculty convening) | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | BUSN-160 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Required | ECON-132 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| Required | ACCT-101 | Accounting Principles I | 4 |
| Required | ACCT-102 | Accounting Principles II | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 15 | ||
Other Bay College Requirments:
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement.
| Program Course (per faculty convening) | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approved Elective | Eligible list | Choice | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Eligible list | Choice | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Eligible list | Choice | 4 |
| BUSN-Elective | BUSN-242, 250, 253 | Choice: Principles of Management, Business Law I, Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 12 | ||
The following course (s) are also requirements specific to this degree program.
| Recommended Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | MATH-210 | Intro the Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 3 | ||
| Total Credits: | 60 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College Associate of Arts, Communication, 60 credits
Required Courses:
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website.
| Pathway Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Speaking | COMM 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Interpersonal Communication | COMM 103 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Small Group Communication | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Other Bay College Requirements
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education and/or student selected electives | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add remaining hours | 54 | ||
| Total Credits: | 60 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College Associate of Arts, Computer Science, 60 credits
Required Courses:
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website.
| Pathway Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming I | CSCI-121 | C++ Programming I | 3 |
| Programming II | CSCI-122 | C++ Programming II | 4 |
| Data Structures | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calculus I | MATH-141 | Analytical Geometry and CALC I | 5 |
| Discrete Math | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Other Bay College Requirements
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education and/or student selected electives | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add remaining hours | 48 | ||
| Total Credits: | 60 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College AA Criminal Justice, 60 credits
MTA Transfer Agreement (MTA)
The following MTA Courses (General Education) are recommended/required for this degree:
| MTA Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| English/Comm. (2) | ENGL 101/Choice | Rhet & Comp./Choice | 6 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (2) | ANTH 201 recommended/Choice | Cultural Anthropology/Choice | 6 |
| Social Sciences (2) | SOCY 151/POLI 111 | Sociology/American Govt. | 6 |
| Natural Science (2) | Choice x 2 | Choice x 2 | 7-8 |
| Mathematics (1) | MATH107, 110, or 210 | Choice | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 30 | ||
Michigan Transfer Pathways Courses:
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website:
| Pathway Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 201 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOCY151 | Sociology | 3 |
| Intro to Criminal Justice | CJUS 112 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 4 |
| Intro to Corrections | CJUS 110 | Intro to Corrections | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 8 | ||
Other Bay College Requirements
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education or Program Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Requirement | CJUS 212 | Intro to Law Enforcement | 4 |
| Program Requirement | CJUS 213 | The Criminal Court System | 4 |
| Free Electives | Choice | Choice | 14 |
| Add remaining hours: | 22 | ||
| Total Credits: | 60 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College AA Mechanical Engineering 60 credits
Required Courses:
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website:
| Pathway Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus I | MATH 141 | Analytical Geometry & Calc I | 5 |
| Calculus II | MATH 142 | Analytical Geometry & Calc II | 5 |
| Calculus III | MATH 243 | Analytical Geometry & Calc III | 5 |
| Differential Equations* | MATH 244 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Physics I (Calculus-based, w/lab) | PHYS 205 | Engineering Physics I | 5 |
| Physics II (Calculus-based, w/lab) | PHYS 206 | Engineering Physics II | 5 |
| Chemistry 1 (w/lab) | CHEM 110 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| Statics | PHYS 260 | Statics | 3 |
| Dynamics | PHYS 261 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Mechanics of Solids/Strength of Materials (no lab required) | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| *Minimum 4 credits, linear algebra must be covered | |||
Other Bay College Requirements:
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education or Program Requirement | Course # | Coure Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Algebra (Program Req) | MATH 250 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CS or Engineering Elective (Program Req) | CSCI 121 or CADD 120 | C++ Programming, or AutoCAD | 3 |
| Remaining hours: | 18 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College AA Psychology Concentration, 60 credits
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
The following MTA Courses (General Education) are recommended/required for this degree:
| MTA Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 101 | Rhetoric & Composition | 3 |
| Second Writing/Comm. | ENGL 102 recommended | Research Writing | 3 |
| Humanities | ANTH 201 recommended | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Humanities | Choice from Humanities list | n/a | 3 |
| Social Science | PSYC 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Social Science | SOCY 151 | Sociology | 3 |
| Natural Science | BIOL 104 recommended | Human Biology | 4 |
| Natural Science | Choice | n/a | 4 |
| Mathematics | MATH 107 | Liberal Arts Math | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 30 | ||
Required Courses
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website:
| Pathway Course (per faculty convening) | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | PSYC 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| n/a | PSYC 220 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| n/a | PSYC 280 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| n/a | PSYC 206 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 12 | ||
Other Bay College Requirements:
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education or Program Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Electives | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Remaining hours: | 18 | ||
| Total Credits: | 60 | ||
Community colleges and universities have collaborated to simplify the transfer process by developing MiTransfer Pathways. These transfer pathways makes it easier for students to transfer their general education courses earned at Bay College to participating four-year institutions in Michigan.
Bay College Associate of Arts, Social Work, 60 credits
Required Courses
These commonly agreed upon “pathways courses” will be accepted as part of this pathway at participating Colleges and Universities in Michigan. For updated information, please consult the “Transfer My Courses” Search Engine on the MiTransfer website:
| Pathway Course | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC201 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOCY151 | Sociology | 3 |
| Introduction to Social Work | SOCY100 | Intro to Social Work | 3 |
| Human Biology | BIOL104 | Human Biology | 4 |
Other Bay College Requirements:
These Bay College Degree Requirements may not be accepted for transfer by universities in the agreement:
| General Education or Program Requirement | Course # | Course Title | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education or Electives | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Add remaining hours: | 47 | ||
| Total Credits: | 60 | ||