Course Equivalencies
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Please note that these equivalencies are based on a generic major and there are a number of majors which require specific courses. For space reasons, the generic General Education distribution courses are lumped into discipline based categories. It is possible that some other disciplines and courses may fulfill such requirements.
For All Courses
- Placement is determined in the appropriate Dean's Office based on Niagara University Guidelines
- Courses must be at least three credits with a grade of C or better to transfer. Pass/fail grades or those with a C- grade or lower cannot be transferred.
- A maximum of 10 courses can be transferred into the major side of the curriculum card.
- Major discipline courses cannot fulfill general education requirements or free electives.
| Niagara University | Cayuga Community College | Erie Community College | Finger Lakes Community College | Genesee Community College | Herkimer County Community College |
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| GE Foundation | 9 Courses: Courses in your major discipline cannot fulfill General Education requirements. |
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| WRT 100 Writing and Thinking |
ENG 101 | EN 110 | ENG 101 or ENG 104 |
Eng 101 | EN 111 |
| ENG 100 Intro to Literature |
ENG 102 | EN 111 | ENG 102 or ENG 105 |
ENG 102 >OR ENG 105 | EN 112 |
| REL 101/103 Intro to Religion/ Intro to Christianity |
Usually NU Only |
Usually NU Only |
Usually NU Only |
Usually NU Only |
Usually NU Only |
| ** Rel 200/300 Level Course Converts to a Free Elective (below) if >48 credits or more are transferred to NU |
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| * Rel 200/300 Level Course Converts to a Free Elective (below) if >24 credits or more are transferred to NU |
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| ** PHI 105 Intro to Philosophy Converts to a Free Elective (below) if >48 credits or more are transferred to NU) |
PHI 201 ** |
PY 101 ** |
PHL 101 ** |
PHI 101 ** |
HU 151 ** |
| PHI 206 Ethics |
PHI 105 | PY 110 | PHL 103 | PHI 103 | HU 158 |
| * PHI 300 Level Course Converts to a Free Elective (below) if >24 credits or more are transferred to NU) |
* | * | * | PHI 102, PHI 104, PHI 190-199 * |
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| HIS 199 | NU Only | NU Only | NU Only | NU Only | |
| GE Distribution | 7 Courses: Courses in your major discipline cannot fulfill General Education requirements. |
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| Natural Science (NS) *** Specific for some majors |
Course selection varies by Major See Biochem/Chem, Nursing (RNs only), Social Work & Other NS Options below. |
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| Biochem/Chemistry |
? | PHY 270 | PHY 151 | Phy 121 | SC 133 |
| Nursing RN Completion (Associate Degree Required) |
BIO 216 | BIO 212/213L | BIO 230 | Bio 201 | SC 211 |
| Social Work |
? | BIO 107 | BIO 111 | Bio 102 | ? |
| Generic NS Options |
Courses selected from the following groups not in your major discipline: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Earth Science, Physics |
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| Social Science (SS) | Courses selected from the following groups not in your major discipline: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Social Sciences, |
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| Humanities (H) | Courses selected from the following groups not in your major discipline: Art History, English Literature, History, Humanities, Music Theory or Appreciation, Philosophy, Religion |
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| Cultural Diversity (CD) | Courses selected from the following groups not in your major discipline: Courses focusing on Non-Western Cultures, Politics, or Societies; Non Western Languages; A minority american culture, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability; racism or discrimination or cross-cultural interaction. |
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| Math Analytical Skill (MAT) *** Specific for some majors |
Course selection varies by Major See Statistics, Calculus & Generic MAT Options below. |
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| Statistics Works for most majors except for science & math |
MAT 214 | MT 143 | MAT 121 | MAT 129 | MA 127 |
| Calculus I Required for science majors and Computer Sciences |
MAT 108 | MT 175, MT 181 |
MAT 271 | MAT 141 | MA 245 |
| Generic MAT Options for majors with an unspecified MAT |
MAT 106, MAT 108, MAT 115, MAT 116, MAT 201, MAT 202, MAT 203, MAT 204, MAT 210 MAT 212, MAT 214 |
MT 118, MT 119, MT 143, MT 144, MT 167, MT 171, MT 175, MT 176, MT 171, MT180, MT 181, MT 182, MT 283, MT 284, MT 292 |
MAT 121, MAT 122, MAT 152, MAT 180, MAT 220, MAT 271, MAT 272, MAT 273, MAT 274, MAT 276, MAT 280 |
MAT 116, MAT 117, MAT 130, MAT 140, MAT 142, MAT 245, MAT 246, MAT 247, MAT 255 |
MA 127, MA 128, MA 140, MA 245, MA 246, MA 247, MA 251, MA 262 |
| Analytical Skill 2 (AS) Specific for some majors*** |
Course selection varies by Major See specified AS or AS options and Generic A&S Options |
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| Specified AS/AS Options | See the curriculum card for your major for specified course requirements for Analytical Skill 2 and possibly Analytical Skill 3. |
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| Generic AS Options | Courses selected from the following groups not in your major discipline: Any MAT listed above, Computer science, Languages (not in translation), Speaking/speech, American Sign Language, Accounting |
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| Analytical Skill 3 (AS) Specific for some majors*** |
See Analytical Skill 2 | ||||
| Free Electives | 4 Courses: Courses in your major discipline cannot fulfill Free Electives. |
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| 4 Free Electives | 3 credit courses outside of your major discipline that do not satisfy any general education or major requirements. Often this includes double major courses, minor courses, or extra transfer courses. | ||||
| Major Courses | 20 Courses: A maximum of 10 courses can potentially transfer into the major requirements and advised electives. |
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| Major Courses |
These courses are specified by your major requirements as outlined in your major's curriculum card. Look for courses with the same course title/description and credits as the ones listed on your intended major's curriculum card. | ||||
| Advised Electives | 3 credit courses outside of OR including your major discipline that do not satisfy any general education or major requirements. Often these include extra major courses such as internships or Co-ops, double major courses, minor courses, or extra transfer courses unable to fit in the free electives. | ||||
* Course requirements change to free electives when students transfer in at least 24 credits.
** Course requirements change to free electives when students transfer in at least 48 credits.
*** See your major's curriculum card for specified General Education Courses