Transferring from a Michigan college or university made simple and easy.
The Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) simplifies the process of transferring your general education credits from other Michigan institutions to Baker College. This agreement is designed to ensure that most, if not all, of your general education requirements are met when transferring between Michigan colleges and universities. The MTA increases the likelihood that the courses you’ve successfully completed at other institutions in the state will apply toward your degree here at Baker.
Students must successfully complete at least 30 credits*, with at least a 2.0 or higher GPA in each of the following courses to meeting MTA requirements.
Semester Credit Requirements
- One course in English Composition
- A second course in English Composition OR one course in Communication
- One course in Mathematics from one of three pathways: College Algebra, Statistics, or Quantitative Reasoning
- Two courses in Social Science (from two disciplines)
- Two courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (from two disciplines, excluding studio and performance classes)
- Two courses in Natural Sciences, including one with laboratory experience (from two disciplines)
*Additional coursework may be necessary to satisfy the 30 credit hour requirement.
To learn more about how Baker College’s general education requirements compare with MTA requirements or to view Baker College courses that meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement, please see our Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.
Following are the Baker College courses that meet the Michigan Transfer Agreement:
| Course number | course title | credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1010 | Composition and Critical Thinking I | 3 |
Select one Communication or English Composition course from the following:
| Course number | course title | credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1020 | Composition and Critical Thinking II | 3 |
| COM 2050 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Select one Mathematics course from the following:
| Course number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 1070 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MTH 1120 | College Algebra II | 3 |
| MTH 1310 | Pre-Calculus | 5 |
| MTH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 2310 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2410 | Discrete Math | 3 |
| MTH 2750 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
Select two Social Science courses from the following:
(You cannot choose two from the same discipline)
| Course number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEO 1010 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| ECN 2010 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECN 2110 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| POL 1010 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PSY 1110 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2050 | Self and Society | 3 |
| PSY 2210 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2350 | Psychology of Sexuality and Gender | 3 |
| PSY 2450 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3650 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| PSY 3110 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2010 | Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 3050 | Personal, Civic and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| SOC 3150 | Social Welfare | 3 |
| SWK 1110 | Poverty and Culture | 3 |
Select two Humanities courses from the following:
(You cannot choose two from the same discipline)
| course number | course title | credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 4050 | International Communications | 3 |
| ENG 2050 | Mass Media and Communication | 3 |
| ENG 2410 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| HIS 1110 | Introduction to American History | 3 |
| HUM 3610 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM 3650 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| HUM 3910 | Integrated Seminar | 3 |
| LIT 2010 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| SPN 1010 | Spanish I | 3 |
| SPN 1020 | Spanish II | 3 |
Select two Natural Sciences courses from the following:
(You cannot choose two from the same discipline)
| course number | course title | credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1210/1211 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 1220/1221 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 1250 | Introduction to Disease | 3 |
| BIO 2150 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BIO 2210 | Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO 2410/2411 | Microbiology with Lab | 4 |
| CHM 1410 | Chemistry of Life | 3 |
| PHY 2150 | Integrated Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3210 | Principles of Astronomy | 3 |
| SCI 2710 | Environmental Science | 3 |
If these courses do not add up to 30 hours then the student must take an additional course from one of these groups.