Transfer to a 4 Year School

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You won't just save money by spending your first two years at Lake Michigan College. Community college students are well-prepared for college life, and do very well academically compared to their peers who start out at four-year institutions.

LMC's Academic Advisors can help you make sure that all your hard work here will get you credit at your new college or university. Make an appointment and go over your plan with an advisor.

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The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) facilitates the transfer of students from community colleges to four-year colleges and universities in Michigan. See more information in our catalog by clicking here.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

Lake Michigan College has the following transfer articulation agreements in place with the universities listed below.

Andrews Univeristy - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Partnership agreement with Andrews University (pdf)
Arizona State University
- Partnership agreement with Arizona State University (pdf)
Davenport University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Signed Agreement with Davenport University (pdf)
Ferris State University
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  - Signed agreement with Ferris
- Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Wine & Viticulture Technology)
  - Signed agreement with Ferris
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  - Signed agreement with Ferris
Grand Valley State University
- Partnership agreement with Grand Valley State University
Indiana Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science in: Business Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, Information Systems, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering
  - Signed agreement with Indiana Tech
Siena Heights University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Signed agreement with SHU (pdf)
Western Michigan University -
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  - Signed agreement with WMU - Criminal Justice (pdf)
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
  - Signed agreement with WMU - Exercise Science (pdf)
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Elementary Education (K-5; ZS Endorsement); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-8)
University of Michigan - Flint -
- Bachelor of Science- Nursing (RN to BSN)
  - Signed agreement U of M Flint - Nursing

On-Campus Transfer Partnership - Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University

Transfer to colleges and universities across Michigan

MiTransfer Pathways is a statewide initiative that provides general guidance about transferring courses in specific academic programs to participating colleges and universities in Michigan. MiTransfer Pathways will allow LMC students in specific areas of study the opportunity to become aware of and complete commonly required courses for their area of study that could contribute toward their bachelor’s degree.

MiTransfer Pathway Courses

Faculty from across Michigan in each of the MiTransfer Pathways identified courses that commonly meet requirements of the bachelor’s degree programs at participating 4-year institutions—and that a student could take at a community college then transfer to a participating four-year institution. These are called “MiTransfer Pathway Courses.”

The MiTransfer Pathway Courses for each MiTransfer Pathway are listed below under each MiTransfer Pathway heading.

Participating Institutions and Exceptions

Participating 4-year institutions are those institutions that have signed on to a MiTransfer Pathway Agreement, agreeing to award equivalent credit for the MiTransfer Pathways Courses identified (if grade requirements for that institution are met), and apply the courses to the specific bachelor’s degree requirements associated with the MiTransfer Pathway—unless otherwise noted by an exception in the specific MiTransfer Pathway Agreement.

There are different participating institutions for each of the MiTransfer Pathways based on area of study. Institutions may be part of one MiTransfer Pathway, but not another.

See each MiTransfer Pathway noted below for participating institutions, the agreement, and any course exceptions.

The MiTransfer Pathways and Courses provide general guidance for participating institutions—however, you should always research, and contact, the 4-year institution you plan to attend to obtain detailed information about transfer requirements, if the institution you plan to attend participates in the MiTransfer Pathway you are interested in following, and how the MiTransfer Pathway Courses are accepted and applied.

LMC Degree Completion & Graduation

You may take MiTransfer Pathway Courses as part of the LMC major associated with your area of study. Please see the Academic Programs in the College Catalog for the various majors and their requirements.

There may be additional LMC courses you could take at LMC that transfer and meet requirements depending on the institution to which you are transferring.

LMC advisors are available to help you navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of courses, that meets all LMC and transfer institution requirements.

Art MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Art History I	ART 200	History of Art I	3
Art History II	Art 201	History of Art II	3
Drawing I	ART 122	Drawing I	3
2D Design	ART 109	Basic Design (2D)	3
3D Design	Art 110	Basic Design (3D)	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Art may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Art – Art program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Art MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the MiTransfer Pathways website.

Biology MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Cell/Molecular Biology	BIOL 111	Principles of Biology I	4
Organismal Biology	BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4
General Chemistry I	CHEM 111	General Chemistry I	4
General Chemistry II	CHEM 112	General Chemistry II	4
Organic Chemistry I	CHEM 203	Organic Chemistry I	4
Organic Chemistry II	CHEM 204	Organic Chemistry II	4

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Biology may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Biology program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Biology MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Business MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Microeconomics	BUSA 204	Principles of Economics (Micro)	3
Macroeconomics	BUSA 203	Principles of Economics (Macro)	3
Financial Accounting	BUSA 201	Principles of Accounting I	4
Managerial Accounting	BUSA 202	Principles of Accounting II	4
Business Law	BUSA 205	Business Law	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Business may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Business Administration program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Business MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Communication MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Public Speaking	COMM 101	Public Speaking	3
Interpersonal Communication	COMM 102	Interpersonal Communication	3
Small Group Communication	COMM 225	Small Group Communication & Leadership	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Communication may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Arts - Communication program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Communication MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology	PYSC 201	Introduction to Psychology	3
Introduction to Sociology	SOCI 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
Intro to Criminal Justice	CRIM 140	Intro to Criminal Justice	3
Intro to Corrections	CRIM 160	Intro to Corrections	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Criminal Justice may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Arts - Transfer/Undecided program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Exercise Science Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab	BIOL 205	Human Anatomy	4
Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab	BIOL 206	Principles of Human Physiology	4
General Chemistry I w/Lab	CHEM 111	General Chemistry I	4
Overview of Exercise Science	EXSC 201	Foundations of Exercise Science	3
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 201	Introduction to Psychology	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Exercise Science may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Transfer/Undecided program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Exercise Science MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the MiTransfer Pathways web site.

Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Calculus I	MATH 151	Calculus I	5
Calculus II	MATH 201	Calculus II	5
Calculus III	MATH 202	Calculus III	5
Differential Equations*	MATH 252	Differential Equations	4
Physics I (Calculus-based, w/lab)	PHYS 201	Engineering Physics I (Mechanics)	4
Physics II (Calculus-based, w/lab)	PHYS 202	Engineering Physics I (Electricity & Magnetism)	4
Chemistry 1 (w/lab)	CHEM 111	General Chemistry I	4
Statics	Currently not offered at LMC
Dynamics	Currently not offered at LMC
Mechanics of Solids/Strength of Materials (no lab required)	Currently not offered at LMC

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Mechanical Engineering may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Pre Engineering program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Psychology MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 201	Introduction to Psychology	3
Abnormal Psychology	PSYC 231	Abnormal Psychology	3
Developmental Psychology	PSYC 203	Human Development	3
Social Psychology	PSYC 206	Social Psychology	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Psychology may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Arts – Psychology program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Psychology MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Public Health MiTransfer Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 201	Intro to Psychology	3
Introduction to Sociology	SOC 101	Principles of Sociology	3
Introduction to Public Health	HEAL 201	Introduction to Public Health	3
Community Health	HEAL 202	Introduction to Community Health	3
Nutrition	HEAL 113	Nutrition and Diet Therapy	3
Personal Health/Wellness	PHED 214	Personal Health	3

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Public Health may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Science – Health Science program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Public Health MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the web page about MiTransfer Pathways.

Social Work Pathway Courses

MiTransfer Pathway Course	LMC Subject/Course Number	LMC Course Title	Credit Hours
Introduction to Psychology	PSYC 201	Introduction to Psychology	3
Introduction to Sociology	SOC 101	Principles of Sociology	3
Introduction to Social Work	SOC 204	Field of Social Work	3
Human Biology	Currently unavailable

LMC’s MiTransfer Pathway Courses for Social Work may be taken as part of LMC’s Associate in Art – Sociology/Social Work program. Please see the College Catalog for additional requirements for earning this degree.

Participating institutions, the Full Agreement and its terms, and Course Exceptions for the Social Work MiTransfer Pathway can be found on the MiTransfer Pathways web site.