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Transfer Guidelines for General Education

Guide to Transfer Equivalencies for Messiah University General Education Requirements

 

Requirement Equivalency
Level
Literature/Arts 3 credits literature, art, music, or theatre
100
Language 2 semesters (6 credits) of the same language
100-200
History 3 credits history
100-200
Philosophy/Religion 3 credits philosophy (e.g., introduction to philosophy) or religion (e.g., introduction to world's major religions)
100-200
Social Sciences 3 credits introductory psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, or political science
100-200
Mathematics 3-4 credits mathematical science beyond high school algebra (some majors may have specific course requirements) 100-200
Lab Science 3-4 credits laboratory science (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics, geology; some majors may have specific course requirements)                
100-200
First Year Seminar First-time full-time college students complete Messiah First Year Seminar. Waived for transfer students 100
Composition 3 credits composition
100-200
Oral Communication 3 credits oral communication (public speaking, relational communication, communication in groups and teams)
100-200
Bible 3 credits biblical genres, formation, interpretation 200
Christian Beliefs 3 credits Christian Theology 200-300
Wellness 1 credit holistic wellness with physical activity or two 1-credit activity courses 100
Ethics and the Common Good 3 credits ethical principles and application 300
Intercultural Perspectives-US 3 credits intercultural competence/diversity within United States
200-300
Intercultural Perspectives-Global 3 credits intercultural competence/diversity outside of the United States or third level of language (in same language student completed to fulfill language requirement) 200-300
     

NOTE: Some majors have specifically defined courses that meet both a major and a general education requirement. Consult the current Messiah University catalog for more information at messiah.edu/academiccatalog.