Biology Pathway (ASA)
BIOLOGY Pathway (ASA)
The Biology Pathway Associate in Science and Arts degree has been designed to allow students to transfer as Junior status to Biology bachelor’s degree programs at participating Michigan colleges or universities.
Pathway Counselor
Seth York, Counselor
Phone: (231) 777-0362
Email: counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Biology Pathway (ASA) Degree Requirements
Source: 2024-25 Catalog
The MiTransfer Pathway Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) degree includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in a particular discipline.
A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, is required for the ASA Degree. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in individual courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. These courses are shown in bold type below. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. Any course can be used only ONCE in any category.
| General Education Requirements (Minimum – 35 credits) |
| Communication – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better English – 101, 102 |
| Science – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better. Courses must be in two or more disciplines (subjects). Must include at least one lab science. Lab classes: Biology – 130L&L Chemistry – 101LEC and Chemistry 101A |
| Math – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Math – 109A, 115A, 141, 161, 162A, 283 |
| Ethics and Logic – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Philosophy – 101, 102, 104, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207 |
| Social Relationships – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Economics – 101A, 102A Psychology – 102, 201, 203, 207, 209, 210 Sociology – 101, 102A, 202A, 203, 205, 206 Women’s Gender Studies – 101, 201 |
| Western Culture -3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 198, 199, 202 English – 200A, 201A, 205, 206, 210, 213, 225, 226, 227, 228, 231 History – 101, 102 Humanities – 195 Theater – 201 |
| American Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better History – 201, 202, 207, 211, 212B, 214, 220 Political Science – 111, 205, 220 |
| International Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Anthropology – 103, 110 English – 207, 211, 218A French – 101, 102, 201, 202 Geography – 104, 105 German – 101, 102, 201, 202 History – 150, 151, 216 International Cultural Studies – 101 GER (Germany) Philosophy – 105 Political Science – 202, 210A, 210B, 211 Spanish – 101, 102, 201, 202 |
| Aesthetic Values – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 100A, 101, 104, 105B, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 117, 118, 204B, 207, 208, 209, 214, 215, 220 Dance – 100, 101, 102, 106, 200, 201, 206, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D English – 216, 223 Music classes numbered 100 and above except Music 240 Music – 100, 101, 102, 103A, 192, 193A, 194, 195, 201, 202 Theater – 101, 102, 108, 121, 122, 141, 142, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 202, 203, 204, 212, 217, 260 |
| Physical Education and Health – minimum 2 credits. Choose ONE of the following options: Option 1: PEA 101A, 103, 104A, 118, 201 and choose ONE PEA or Dance course Option 2: PEA 121 (3 credit hours) MCC and the MTA require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements, which are noted on this guide. Classes that may be used to fulfill MTA requirements are in bold. Program Specific Courses – 19 credits with grades of “C” or better. MUST take all classes Biology – 131L&L Chemistry – 102LEC Chemistry – 102A Chemistry – 201E Chemistry – 201F Chemistry – 202F Chemistry – 202G |
| Computer Competency Pass any 3-credit-hour or greater CIS class with a “C” or better, or pass MCC’s CIS 110/120A Computer Competency Test. |
CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY
Biology Pathway Careers
After receiving a bachelor’s degree the student will typically work in the following career fields:
- health science/allied health
- environmental sciences or ecology
- research
Thinking About a Career in Biological Sciences?
MCC Life Sciences Department has state-of-the-art facilities and offers many applicable courses for a wide variety of career paths!
Learn more at www.muskegoncc.edu/life-sciences
MICHIGAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Biology Pathway: MiTransfer Colleges and Universities
The Michigan colleges and universities listed below are MCC’s transfer partners in the Biology Pathway for the MiTransfer Pathway Agreement:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- Concordia University – Ann Arbor
- Cornerstone University
- Davenport University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- Grand Valley State University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Michigan Technological University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Rochester University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Siena Heights University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Detroit Mercy
- University of Michigan-Dearborn
Biology Pathway Map
YEAR 1 – FALL SEMESTER
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BIOL 130 L&L | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM 101 LEC | General and Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 101 A | General and Inorganic Laboratory | 1 |
| Physical Education Requirement | 1 | |
| Western Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-17 |
YEAR 1 – WINTER SEMESTER
| ENG 102 | General Composition | 3 |
| CIS 110 \ CIS 120A | Computer Competency | 3 |
| CHEM 102LEC | General and Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 102A | General and Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| BIOL 131 L&L | General Biology II | 4 |
| Physical Education Requirement | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
YEAR 2 – FALL SEMESTER
| CHEM 201E | Organic Chemistry Lecture | 4 |
| CHEM 201F | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH Requirement | Various Options Available | 4 |
| American Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Social Relationships | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-17 |
YEAR 2 – WINTER SEMESTER
| CHEM 202F | Organic Chemistry Lecture | 4 |
| CHEM 202G | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Aesthetic Values | 3 | |
| Ethics & Logic | 3 | |
| International Culture | 3-4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Required Degree Total | 62 |
