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 English 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.