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 college 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.