MiTransfer Pathways at Detroit Mercy
Transfer your bachelor's degree seamlessly
University of Detroit Mercy is excited to join the statewide MiTransfer Pathways initiative so that students can transition smoothly from a community college. This option encourages students to optimize transfer credit by taking courses that will count towards both an associate degree and a bachelor's degree. There are currently seven Detroit Mercy programs participating in the initiative. Learn more about the details of each program by exploring the options below, each pathway is divided into four parts.
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Biology MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for Math. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Biology curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name
Detroit Mercy Course Number(s)
BIO 1200/BIO 1210
BIO 1220/BIO 1230
CHM 1070/CHM 1100
CHM 1080/CHM 1120
CHM 2270/CHM 2250
CHM 2290/CHM 2260
Part III
The courses listed below are program requirements within the Biology major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type
Detroit Mercy Course Name
Detroit Mercy Course Number(s)
Program Requirement
PHY 1300/PHY 1310
Program Requirement
PHY 1320/PHY 1330
Program Requirement
MTH 1400
Program Requirement
BIO 2900 or STA 2250
Part IV
Students who complete the Biology MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level Biology requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Biology courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Biology program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Biology MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu
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Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for Math. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Business Administration curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number(s) Microeconomics ECN 2950 Macroeconomics ECN 2960 Financial Accounting ACC 2010 Managerial Accounting ACC 2020 Business Law BUS 2310 Part III
The courses listed below fit well into the Business Administration major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Program Requirement Mathematical Analysis II MTH 1120 Program Requirement Business Writing ENL 3080 Program Elective Computer Information System CIS 1000 General Education Introduction to Philosophy PHL 1000 Part IV
Students who complete the Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Business Administration courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Business Administration program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu
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Communication Studies MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for Math. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Communication Studies curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Fundamental of Speech CST 1010 Interpersonal Communication CST 2040 Small Group Communication CST 3040 Part III
The courses listed below fit well into the Communication Studies major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Program Requirement Mass Communication CST 1110 Program Requirement Visual Communication CST 1120 Program Requirement Option Research Methods CST 2010 Program Requirement Option News Writing & Reporting CST 2030 Program Requirement Option Digital Video Production CST 2100 Program Requirement Option Audio Production CST 2110 Program Requirement Option Principles of Public Relations CST 2400 Program Requirement Option Advertising CST 2410 Program Requirement Option Intercultural Communication CST 3140 Part IV
Students who complete the Communication Studies MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Communication Studies courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Communication Studies program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.ed
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Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Criminal Justice curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Introduction to Psychology PYC 1000 Introduction to Sociology SOC 1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJS 1300 Introduction to Corrections CJS 1310 Part III
The courses listed below fit well into the Criminal Justice major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Program Requirement Introduction to Political Science POL 1000 Program Requirement Abnormal Psychology PYC 3420 Part IV
Students who complete the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Criminal Justice courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Criminal Justice program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu -
Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Calculus I MTH 1410 Calculus II MTH 1420 Calculus III MTH 2410 Differential Equations MTH 3720 Physics I (Calculus Based, w/ Lab) PHY 1600 + PHY 1610 Physics II (Calculus Based, w/Lab) PHY 1620 + PHY 1630 Chemistry I (w/Lab) CHM 1070 + CHM 1100 Statics ENGR 3120 Dynamics ENGR 3130 Mechanics of Solids/Strengths of Materials (no lab required) ENGR 3260 *note: minimum of 4 credits, linear algebra must be covered
Part III
The courses listed below fit well into the Mechanical Engineering major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Program Requirement Engineering Ethics ENGR 1000 Program Requirement Fundamentals of Engineering Design ENGR 1080 Course meeting IT4 "Human Difference" requirement Varies see transfer guide link Part IV
Students who complete the Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the Mechanical Engineering major courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Mechanical Engineering program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Mechanical Engineering MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu -
Psychology MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for Math. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Psychology curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Introduction to Psychology PYC 1000 Abnormal Psychology PYC 3420 Developmental Psychology PYC 2500 Social Psychology PYC 2600 Part III
The courses listed below are program electives within the Psychology major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Program Elective Child Psychology or Human Sexuality PYC 2340 or PYC 2750
Program Elective Psychology of the Personality PYC 3410 Part IV
Students who complete the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Criminal Justice courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Criminal Justice program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Psychology MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu
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Social Work MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway with the intention of transferring to Detroit Mercy are not required to take a specific math course; consult with a community college advisor to identify a math courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Social Work curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Introduction to Psychology PYC 1000 Introduction to Sociology SOC 1000 Introduction to Social Work Not transferrable Human Biology Not required, will be awarded elective credit Part III
The courses listed below are program electives within the Social Work major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Admission Requirement Academic Writing ENL 1310 Program Requirement Fundamentals of Speech CST 1010 Program Requirement Introduction to Political Science POL 1000 Program Requirement Abnormal Psychology PYC 3420 Program Requirement (choose 1) Introduction to Addiction Studies OR Introduction to Criminal Justice ADS 1000 OR CJS 1300 Part IV
Students who complete the Social Work MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the Social Work major courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Social Work program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Social Work MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu