2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

1. English Composition 6 Semester Credits
2. Humanities 8 Semester Credits
(in at least two subject areas)
3. Social Sciences 8 Semester Credits
(in at least two subject areas)
4. Natural Sciences 8 Semester Credits
(in at least two subject areas; must include at least one lab course)
5. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken at Delta.
6. Achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each of the above courses.
A certificate option for MACRAO is available, see “Liberal Arts” program.
You can make a request that the MACRAO Agreement be put on your
official transcript at the Registrar’s Office or online at www.delta.edu.
On the Web: www.macrao.org
Transferability of Delta Courses
Based upon information provided to Delta College from the major
Michigan public and private four-year universities, the transferability
of courses between colleges/universities depends on:
1. The college/university into which you transfer.
2. Your program of study (program, or more specifically, the major
and/or major and minors you are seeking).
3. The grade you receive in the course. In general, a C or better is necessary;
a B in “major” courses.
4. Whether or not the transfer college/university has an equivalent (same)
course and if so, the number of credits acceptable for their course.
5. The level of the course. For example, an intermediate algebra course
may be acceptable for one program, but not for others that require
higher levels of mathematics.
Delta College has liaison relationships with many colleges and universities
regarding their transfer requirements and program recommendations;
however, if you wish to transfer credits from Delta to another college/university,
it is your responsibility to be aware of that institution’s
transfer policies and program requirements.
There is a limit to the number of credits you may transfer into a college
or university. Generally, this is 62 credits, or half the total number of
credits required for the Baccalaureate degree (always check with college/university).
You should maintain close contact with your counselor or advisor for all
possible assistance in registering for the proper courses and maintaining
the necessary level of academic performance. While Delta College will
make every effort to give proper guidance, you are responsible for your
own choices and for developing your own educational plan.
Evaluating Colleges
Transferring from one college/university to another is very common,
but to make it a positive experience, you are encouraged to investigate
colleges and universities and their degree requirements; plan ahead; and
work closely with your Delta College counselor/advisor, especially in
selecting the correct courses for your transfer program. Listed below are
several important things to think about as you start evaluating various
colleges and universities. You may investigate colleges in Michigan at
www.macrao.org or www.michigantransfernetwork.org on the Internet.
The academic climate of the institution should definitely be explored.
Compare your background and abilities with those of the present students
at that particular college or university. The transfer institution's
admissions staff and your Delta counselor/advisor can be very helpful
in this regard. You should read carefully each institution’s statement on
admissions requirements to be certain you can meet them.
The program offerings of the various institutions need to be considered
in your decision-making process. If you are interested in a specific field
of study, you should look first at colleges and universities offering recognized
and accredited programs in that area. Not all colleges/universities
offer the same programs of study.
There are non-academic factors to consider also in making your college
or university choice. How large is the student body? Is campus housing
available? What is the nature of the community in which the school is
located and how far is it from home? Does the institution provide the
environment and opportunity for the types of extracurricular activities
that you enjoy (e.g., sports, arts, student government)? Where and
what types of jobs are their graduates getting and what type of placement
services do they provide? Be sure to get answers to questions like
these through visits to the campus, by looking at the catalog, on the
college/university’s homepage on the internet, or by talking to current
students at the college/university. This information can help you choose
an institution that fits your personal interests.
Your investigation should also include a thorough review of the cost of
the college or university being considered. Usually the basic educational
expenses of the institutions for an academic year can be determined from
their current catalog. Then, add on amounts for such items as personal
expenses and room and board to come to a total that will realistically
reflect your overall costs.
Last, but certainly not least, are the respective application procedures
for admission and financial aid. You must submit all required admissions
forms correctly and on time if you expect full consideration. You
must also submit all financial aid forms correctly and on time. The
schools often make their decisions about admission and financial aid
soon after the deadline. They must decide on the basis of the material
that they have in hand, so it is to your advantage to be prompt and accurate.
Many Michigan institutions charge an admissions application
fee and all have specific deadline dates by which your application and
other necessary credentials (required test scores, high school and college
transcripts) must be received.
Transfer Degree Requirements
Each institution of higher education has its own requirements for
admission, majors, general education, and so on. These requirements
are stated in the college/university’s official catalog, bulletin, or on its
website. Usually credits are defined as semester hours but some colleges
and universities use the term or quarter hour system. To earn a Bachelor’s
degree, you will generally be required to fulfill the following:
• Credit requirements. Minimum number of credits, typically 120 to
130 semester credits for a Bachelor’s degree.
• General Education requirements. Minimum number of credits earned
in each of certain broad groups of courses, such as the humanities, the
social sciences, the physical or natural sciences, and mathematics. Some
institutions refer to these as distribution or core requirements.
• Level requirements. Minimum number of credits earned in courses
on such levels as introductory, intermediate, and advanced, or in
specific numbered levels of courses such as 300 and 400, commonly
referred to as junior and senior-level courses.
• Major or concentration requirements. Minimum number of credits
earned in a subject area of specialization (i.e., English, chemistry,
business administration) for the degree. About one-fourth of the total
number of credits required for a degree must be in the major or field
of concentration.
• Minor requirements. Minimum number of credits earned in a second
subject of concentration/specialization. Generally the number of
credits required is about half to two-thirds required for a major. Not
all degrees require you to declare a minor.
• Residence requirements. Minimum number of credits earned in attendance
at the institution which is granting the degree (as opposed
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