Statewide Transfer Policy
Institutional Transfer
Following a directive of the 119th Ohio General Assembly in 1990, The Ohio Department of Higher Education (formerly the Ohio Board of Regents), developed the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy to facilitate students’ ability to transfer credits from one Ohio public college or university to another in order to avoid duplication of course requirements. A subsequent policy review and recommendations produced by the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Advisory Council in 2004, together with mandates from the 125th Ohio General Assembly in the form of Amended Substitute House Bill 95, have prompted improvements to the original policy. While all state-assisted colleges and universities are required to follow the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy, independent colleges and universities in Ohio may or may not participate in the transfer policy. Therefore, students interested in transferring to independent institutions are encouraged to check with the college or university of their choice regarding transfer agreements. In support of improved articulation and transfer processes, the Ohio Department of Higher Education will establish a transfer clearinghouse to receive, annotate, and convey transcripts among state-assisted colleges and universities. This system is designed to provide standardized information and help colleges and universities reduce undesirable variability in the transfer credit evaluation process.
Transfer Module
The Ohio Department of Higher Education’s Transfer and Articulation Policy established the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM), which is a subset or entire set of a college or university’s general education curriculum in A.A., A.S. and baccalaureate degree programs. Students in applied associate degree programs may complete some individual Transfer Module courses within their degree program or continue beyond the degree program to complete the entire Transfer Module. The Transfer Module contains 54-60 quarter hours or 36-40 semester hours of course credit in English composition (minimum 5-6 quarter hours or 3 semester hours); mathematics, statistics and formal/symbolic logic (minimum of 3 quarter hours or 3 semester hours); arts/humanities (minimum 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours); social and behavioral sciences (minimum of 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours); and natural sciences (minimum 9 quarter hours or 6 semester hours, one course must have a lab). Oral communication and interdisciplinary areas may be included as elective credit hours by individual institutions to satisfy OTM requirements. Additional elective hours from among these areas make up the total hours for a completed Transfer Module. Courses for the Transfer Module should be 1000- and 2000-level general education courses commonly completed in the first two years of a student’s course of study. Each state-assisted university, technical, and community college is required to establish and maintain an approved Transfer Module.
Transfer Module course(s), or the full module completed at one college or university, will automatically meet the requirements of individual Transfer Module course(s) or the full Transfer Module at another state-assisted college or university once the student is admitted. Students may be required, however, to meet additional general education requirements at the institution to which they transfer. For example, a student who completes the Transfer Module at Institution S (sending institution) and then transfers to Institution R (receiving institution) is said to have completed the Transfer Module portion of Institution R’s general education program. Institution R, however, may have general education course requirements that go beyond its Transfer Module. State policy initially required that all courses in the Transfer Module be completed to receive its benefit in transfer. However, subsequent policy revisions have extended this benefit to the completion of individual Transfer Module courses on a course-by-course basis. All public college and university Transfer Modules are available at https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/transfermodule/modules
Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs)
Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) are additional courses required for an academic major. Some, but not all,Transfer Module courses also qualify as TAGs. A TAG is an advising tool to assist Ohio public university, community, and technical college students planning specific majors to make course selections that will ensure comparable, compatible, and equivalent learning experiences across the state’s higher-education system.
TAGs empower students to make informed course selection decisions and plans for their future transfer. Advisors at the institution to which a student wishes to transfer should also be consulted during the transfer process. Because of specific major requirements, early identification of a student’s intended major is encouraged.
Shown below are the currently approved Transfer Assurance Guide semester courses. Information may also be obtained from your advisor and the Registrar’s office, and from the Ohio Department of Higher Education at https://www.ohiohighered.org/transfer/tag.
Approved Transfer Assurance Guide Courses
| Course# |
Title |
Credit Hrs. |
OAN* |
| ACC1100 |
Financial Accounting |
4 |
OBU010 |
| ACC1200 |
Managerial Accounting |
4 |
OBU011 |
| ART1010 |
Art History: Prehistory to Gothic |
3 |
OAH005 (w/ART1030) |
| ART1030 |
Art History: Renaissance to 20th Century |
3 |
OAH005 (w/ART1010) |
| BIO2010 |
Biology I |
4 |
OSC003 (w/BIO2015) or OCS024 (w/BIO2015, BIO2020, BIO2025) |
| BIO2015 |
Biology Lab I |
1 |
OSC003 (w/BIO2010) or OSC024 (w/BIO2010, BIO2020, BIO2025) |
| BIO2020 |
Biology II |
4 |
OSC004 (w/BIO2025) or OSC024 (w/BIO2010, BIO2015, BIO2025) |
| BIO2025 |
Biology Lab II |
1 |
OSC004 (w/BIO2020) or OSC024 (w/BIO2010, BIO2015, BIO2020) |
| BIO2100 |
Nutrition |
3 |
OHL016 |
|
CAD1110
or
CAD1320
|
CAD I
or
CAD II
|
3 |
OET012 (either can be awarded for incoming OET012 credit) |
| CHM1610 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
OSC008 (w/CHM1615) or OSC023 (w/CHM1615, CHM1620, CHM1625) |
| CHM1615 |
General Chemistry Lab I |
1 |
OSC008 (w/CHM1610) or OSC023 (w/CHM1610, CHM1620, CHM1625) |
| CHM1620 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
OSC009 (w/CHM1625) or OSC023 (w/CHM1610, CHM1615, CHM1625) |
| CHM1625 |
General Chemistry Lab II |
1 |
OSC009 (w/CHM1620) or OSC023 (w/CHM1610, CHM1615, CHM1620) |
| DLS1090 |
Digital Literacy and Applications |
3 |
OBU003 |
| ART1040 |
Digital Photography (was DMT1040) |
3 |
OAH002 |
| ECO2010 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
OSS005 |
| ECO2020 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
OSS004 |
| EDU1020 |
Introduction to Education |
3 |
OED007 |
| EDU1100 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
OED008 |
| EDU1320 |
Children with Exceptionalities |
3 |
OED009 |
| ENG2640 |
British Literature I |
3 |
OAH055 |
| ENG2650 |
British Literature II |
3 |
OAH056 |
| ENG2670 |
American Literature I |
3 |
OAH053 |
| ENG2680 |
American Literature II |
3 |
OAH054 |
| ENG1900 |
Technical Writing for Business and Industry |
3 |
OBU005 |
| GEO1110 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
OSS008 |
| GEO1200 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
OSS006 |
| HIS1010 |
Western Civilization I |
3 |
OHS041 or OHS009 (w/HIS1020) |
| HIS1020 |
Western Civilization II |
3 |
OHS042 or OHS009 (w/HIS1010) |
| HIS1050 |
American History I |
3 |
OHS043 or OHS010 (w/HIS1060) |
| HIS1060 |
American History II |
3 |
OHS044 or OHS010 (w/HIS1050) |
| HIT1430 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
OHL019 |
| HIT2540 |
Health Record Law |
2 |
OHL021 |
| HIT2650 |
Medical Reimbursement |
3 |
OHL022 |
| LEN1100 |
Intro to Criminal Justice |
3 |
OSS031 |
| LEN1400 |
Policing |
3 |
OSS032 |
| LEN2200 |
Corrections |
3 |
OSS033 |
| LEN2400 |
Criminology |
3 |
OSS034 |
| MED2400 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
OHL020 |
| MET2110 |
Statics |
3 |
OET007 |
| MET2150 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
OET008 |
| MFG1080 |
Materials |
3 |
OET013 |
| MRT1010 |
Marketing |
3 |
OBU006 |
| MTH2530 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
4 |
OTM018 |
| MTH2610 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
OMT019 |
| MTH2630 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
OMT020 |
| MUS1210 |
Music Theory I |
3 |
OAH052 (w/MUS1220, MUS1240, MUS1250) |
| MUS1220 |
Music Theory II |
3 |
OAH052 (w/MUS1210, MUS1240, MUS1250) |
| MUS1240 |
Aural Skills I |
1 |
OAH052 (w/MUS1210, MUS1220, MUS1250) |
| MUS1250 |
Aural Skills II |
1 |
OAH052 (w/MUS1210, MUS1220, MUS1240) |
| MUS1300 |
Choral Society |
1 |
OAH022 |
| MUS1330 |
Brass Choir |
1 |
OAH022 |
| MUS1380 |
Arts Chorale |
1 |
OAH022 |
| MUS1410 |
Class Piano I |
1 |
OAH019 (w/MUS1420) |
| MUS1420 |
Class Piano II |
1 |
OAH019 (w/MUS1410) |
| MUS17XX |
Applied Music |
2 |
OAH020 (Please see instructor for approved courses.) |
| MUS2210 |
Music Theory III |
3 |
OAH052 (w/MUS1210, MUS1220, MUS1240, MUS1250, MUS2220, MUS2240, MUS2250) |
| MUS2220 |
Music Theory IV |
3 |
OAH052 (w/MUS1210, MUS1220, MUS1240, MUS1250, MUS2210, MUS2240, MUS2250) |
| MUS27XX |
Applied Music |
2 |
OAH020 (Please see instructor for approved courses.) |
| PHY1310 |
General Physics I |
4 |
OSC014 (w/PHY1315) or OSC021 (w/PHY1315, PHY1320, PHY1325) |
| PHY1315 |
General Physics Lab I |
1 |
OSC014 (w/PHY1310) or OSC021(w/PHY1310, PHY1320, PHY1325) |
| PHY1320 |
General Physics II |
4 |
OSC015 (w/PHY1325) or OSC021 (w/PHY1310, PHY1315, PHY1325) |
| PHY1325 |
General Physics Lab II |
1 |
OSC015 (w/PHY1320) or OSC021 (w/PHY1310, PHY1315, PHY1320) |
| PHY2330 |
Engineering Physics I |
4 |
OSC016 (w/PHY2335) or OSC022 (w/PHY2335, PHY2340, PHY2345) |
| PHY2335 |
Engineering Physics Lab I |
1 |
OSC016 (w/PHY2330) or OSC022 (w/PHY2330, PHY2340, PHY2345) |
| PHY2340 |
Engineering Physics II |
4 |
OSC017 (w/PHY2345) or OSC022 (w/PHY2330, PHY2335, PHY2345) |
| PHY2345 |
Engineering Physics Lab II |
1 |
OSC017 (w/PHY2340) or OSC022 (w/PHY2330, PHY2335, PHY2340) |
| PLS1000 |
American Government |
3 |
OSS011 |
| PLS1100 |
State and Local Government |
3 |
OSS014 |
| PSY1210 |
General Psychology |
3 |
OSS015 |
| PSY1400 |
Psychology of Personality Theories |
3 |
OSS018 |
| PSY1360 |
Life Span Development |
3 |
OSS048 |
| PSY2030 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
OSS016 |
| PSY2210 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
OSS017 |
| PSY2410 |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
OSS046 |
| SOC2010 |
Fundamentals of Sociology |
3 |
OSS021 |
| SOC2500 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
OSS001 |
| SPE2010 |
Effective Speaking |
3 |
OCM013 |
| SPE2200 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
OCM002 |
| SWK1010 |
Intro to Social Work |
3 |
OSS029 |
| SWK1030 |
Intro to Social Welfare |
3 |
OSS030 |
* Ohio Articulation Number
Conditions for Transfer Admission
- Ohio residents with associate degrees from state-assisted institutions and a completed, approved Transfer Module shall be admitted to any state institution of higher education in Ohio, provided their cumulative grade point average is at least 2.0 for all previous college-level courses. Further, these students shall have admission priority over out-of state associate degree graduates and transfer students.
- When students have earned associate degrees but have not completed a Transfer Module, they will be eligible for preferential consideration for admission as transfer students if they have grade point averages of at least a 2.0 for all previous college-level courses.
- In order to encourage completion of the baccalaureate degree, students who are not enrolled in an A.A. or A.S. degree program but have earned 60 semester or 90 quarter hours or more of credit toward a baccalaureate degree with a grade point average of at least a 2.0 for all previous college-level courses will be eligible for preferential consideration for admission as transfer students.
- Students who have not earned an A.A. or A.S. degree or who have not earned 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of credit with a grade point average of at least a 2.0 for all previous college-level courses are eligible for admission as transfer students on a competitive basis.
- Incoming transfer students admitted to a college or university shall compete for admission to selective programs, majors, and units on an equal basis with students native to the receiving institution.
Admission to a given institution, however, does not guarantee that a transfer student will be automatically admitted to all majors, minors, or fields of concentration at the institution. Once admitted, transfer students shall be subject to the same regulations governing applicability of catalog requirements as native students. Furthermore, transfer students shall be accorded the same class standing and other privileges as native students on the basis of the number of credits earned. All residency requirements must be completed at the receiving institution.
Acceptance of Transfer Credit
To recognize courses appropriately and provide equity in the treatment of incoming transfer students and students native to the receiving institution, transfer credit will be accepted for all successfully completed college-level courses completed in and after fall 2005 from Ohio state-assisted institutions of higher education. Students who successfully completed A.A. or A.S. degrees prior to fall 2005 with a 2.0 or better overall grade point average would also receive credit for all college-level course they have passed (see Ohio Articulation And Transfer Policy, Definition of Passing Grade and Appendix D).
Pass/fail courses, credit by examination courses, experiential learning courses, and other nontraditional credit courses that meet these conditions will also be accepted and posted to the student record.
Responsibilities of Students
In order to facilitate transfer with maximum applicability of transfer credit, prospective transfer students should plan a course of study that will meet the requirements of a degree program at the receiving institution. Students should use the Transfer Module, Transfer Assurance Guides, and Course Applicability System for guidance in planning the transfer process. Specifically, students should identify early in their collegiate studies an institution and major to which they desire to transfer. Furthermore, students should determine if there are language requirements or any special course requirements that can be met during the freshman or sophomore year. This will enable students to plan and pursue a course of study that will articulate with the receiving institution’s major. Students are encouraged to seek further information regarding transfer from both their advisor and the college or university to which they plan to transfer.
Appeals Process
Following the evaluation of a student transcript from another institution, the receiving institution shall provide the student with a statement of transfer credit applicability. At the same time, the institution must inform the student of the institution’s appeals process. The process should be multi-level and responses should be issued within 30 days of the receipt of the appeal.
Transfer Module
Shown below is the Transfer Module as it exists in the semester system. Prior to Fall 2006, Terra State’s approved Transfer Module included courses in the quarter system. Please contact the Registrar for courses in the approved quarter format, as well as the most up-to-date information concerning Terra State’s approved Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guides.
A total Transfer Module of 36-40 semester hours must be taken from courses listed above.
Career Technical Credit Transfer (CTAGS)
According to section 3333.162 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board of Regents (Ohio Department of Higher Education) and the Ohio Department of Education are required to develop policies and procedures ensuring that students at an adult career-technical education institution or secondary career-technical education institution can transfer agreed-upon technical courses completed there (that adhere to recognized industry standards) to any state institution of higher education without unnecessary duplication or institutional barriers. These courses are part of the Career Technical Credit Transfer, hence called CTAGs. CTAGs are available within the following technologies: Automotive; Basic Police Officer; Culinary and Food Service Management; Education; Electrical Engineering Technology; Mechanical Engineering Technology; Emergency Medical Technician; Fire Fighter; Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning/Refrigeration; Nursing; Medical Assisting; and Information Technology Networking and Information Support and Services.
Approved CTAGS:
| Course# |
Title |
Credit Hrs. |
CTAN# |
| BIO1070 |
Ecology and Environment |
3 |
CTNRM001 |
| CAD1110 or CAD1320 |
CAD I |
3 |
CTMET005 |
| CIT1210 |
Visual Programming |
4 |
CTIT012 |
| CIT1241 |
Microcomputers |
3 |
CTIT014 |
| CIT1400 |
Networking I |
4 |
CTIT007 & CTIT008 |
| CIT2010 |
Computer Security and Forensics |
3 |
CTIT015 |
| CIT2400 |
Networking II |
4 |
CTIT009 & CTIT010 |
| CIT2640 |
Server Management |
3 |
CTIT013 |
| EDU1020 |
Introduction to Education |
3 |
CTED007 |
| HIT2540 |
Health Record Law |
2 |
CTHIM002 |
| HSP1000 |
Introduction to Hospitality |
2 |
CTCF002 |
| HSP1100 |
Food and Beverage Safety |
2 |
CTCF001 |
| LAC2031 |
Basic Law Academy I |
14 |
CTBPO001 |
| LAC2041 |
Basic Law Academy II |
7 |
CTBPO001 |
| LEN1100 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
CTCJ001 |
| MED2400 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
CTMT001 |
| Medical Assisting |
Medical Assisting certificate and degree technical courses |
|
CTMA004-CTMA011 |
Articulation and Transfer Agreements
In addition to the Statewide Transfer Module, Terra State has entered into formal transfer agreements which include Bachelor’s Completion Programs, with a number of colleges and universities, including: Ashford University, Ashland University, Bluffton University, Bowling Green State University, Chamberlain University, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Defiance College, DeSales University, Franklin University, Heidelberg University, Lourdes University, Mercy College of Ohio, Miami University, Notre Dame College, Ohio Dominican University, Ohio University, Salem University, Tiffin University, University of Cincinnati, University of Phoenix, and University of Toledo. Also, as an OACC member, Terra State is partnered with Excelsior University and Western Governors University to offer several transfer options. Specific agreements may be found on the Terra website at Transfer and Articulation Agreements.
Other agreements are currently being developed. For more information, students may contact an advisor.
Advanced Placement Articulation
Several career center districts have entered into formal advanced placement agreements with Terra State. These programs provide the opportunity for graduates of designated vocational programs to receive credit for equivalent college courses. Agreements are in place with EHOVE, Sandusky High School, PENTA, Pioneer, Tri-Rivers, and Vanguard-Sentinel. For more information, students should contact Student Support Services or the appropriate academic division.
Also see http://terra.edu/community/high_school_students_parents/career_tech_adult_education/index.php.
Associate of Arts Transfer Degree
The Associate of Arts is a transfer degree that fulfills the requirements for completion of the first two years of a baccalaureate degree at most four-year colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to discuss their transfer intentions with an advisor early in their Terra State experience to assure that the correct courses are selected to meet the specific requirements of the receiving college or university. The Associate of Arts degree is appropriate for students who plan to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts or related program. These include English, foreign language, social and behavioral sciences, K-12 education and fine arts.
The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and a maximum of 65 semester credit hours for graduation. These hours are composed of general education courses, specific Terra State degree requirements, and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) courses. The general education courses, consisting of courses in the Ohio Transfer Module, are in the areas of English composition/oral communications, arts and humanities, mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, and natural sciences. Since many bachelor degrees include a foreign language component, up to 8 semester credit hours in a specific foreign language may be included within the degree.
Please see an advisor to discuss an appropriate pathway and determine the most appropriate electives to consider. Visit online at www.terra.edu or contact the Registrar’s office for the most up-to-date information concerning Terra State’s approved Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guide courses.
More information on the Associate of Arts program may be obtained by contacting an advisor and reviewing the Terra State web site.
Associate of Science Transfer Degree
The Associate of Science is a transfer degree that fulfills the requirements for completion of the first two years of a baccalaureate degree at most four-year colleges and universities. Students are encouraged to discuss their transfer intentions with an advisor early in their Terra State experience to assure that the correct courses are selected to meet the specific requirements of the receiving college or university. The Associate of Science degree is appropriate for students who plan to transfer to Bachelor of Science or related program. These include engineering, business, mathematics, natural sciences, pre-health, and technology.
The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 60 semester credit hours and a maximum of 65 semester credit hours for graduation. These hours are composed of general education courses, specific Terra State degree requirements, and Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) courses. The general education courses, consisting of courses in the Ohio Transfer Module, are in the areas of English composition/oral communications, arts and humanities, mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, and natural sciences. Since many bachelor degrees include a foreign language component, up to 8 semester credit hours in a specific foreign language may be included within the degree.
Please see an advisor to discuss an appropriate pathway and determine the most appropriate electives to consider. Visit online at www.terra.edu or contact the Registrar’s office for the most up-to-date information concerning Terra State’s approved Transfer Module and Transfer Assurance Guide courses.
More information on the Associate of Science programs may be obtained by contacting an advisor and reviewing the Terra State web site.
STEMM Pathway Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are the content areas to boost the state economy and regional progress. Some define STEMM as the study of the natural sciences, modern technology (especially electronic), engineering, mathematics, and medical sciences.
STEMM is not a content area in and of itself. The STEMM initiative began to address the perceived lack of qualified candidates for high-tech jobs. It also addresses concern that the subjects are often taught in isolation, instead of as an integrated curriculum. Competency in STEMM fields is necessary, but is alone not sufficient to sustain and grow the economy. Polls show that the general public and policymakers, business leaders, and other opinion leaders have different ideas when it comes to addressing American competitiveness and STEMM education.
An exhaustive list of STEMM disciplines does not exist, but the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lists disciplines including Physics, Actuarial Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics, Mathematical Biology, Operations Research, Neurobiology, Biomechanics, Bioinformatics, Acoustical Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, and Atmospheric Sciences. Medicine (including Health Care) is often added to the list of STEM initiatives.
Terra State offers students an opportunity to begin work on a STEMM degree. Various majors are marked in the catalog as a STEMM major. Rather than specific content competency in STEMM fields, what seems to count for those who actually employ graduates is professionalism - work ethic, teamwork/collaboration, oral and written communications, and critical thinking/problem solving. Terra State’s STEMM curricula contribute to the education of a well-rounded individual who possesses these attributes.
Below are the degree and certificate areas, available at Terra State, that fall within the STEMM disciplines. All corresponding program sections, as well as the Degrees and Certificates , are indicated with the STEMM pathway icon for convenient identification.
Transfer and Applied Degree Programs within the STEMM disciplines:
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
General AS Transfer Degree
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Computer Information Systems
Systems and Networking Support
ELECTRICITY
Electricity/Power and Controls
HEALTH
Health Care Administration
Health Information Technology
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Technology Major
Mechanical Engineering Technology
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering Technology Transfer
MEDICAL ASSISTING
NURSING
RN
LPN to RN
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
ROBOTICS/INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
Certificate Programs within the STEMM disciplines:
ALLIED HEALTH
Medical Assisting
Medical Coding
Medical Scribe
Phlebotomy
COMPUTER SYSTEMS
PC Technician
Networking Technician
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Utility Construction Installer
ELECTRICITY
Introductory Electrical
Power and Controls
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
CAD
CAD/CAM
Industrial Maintenance
Manufacturing Foundation
Precision Machining/CNC
PLASTICS
Color for Processors
ROBOTICS/INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
Mechatronics
Robotics/Integrated Manufacturing
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