Apr 10, 2026

2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

English Transfer Pathway, A.A.

Location(s): On-Campus

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The English Transfer Pathway A.A. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated English bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State Universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing the pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State Universities* enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.

The English Pathway consists of the Required Pathway Curriculum, the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), and the Health and Physical Fitness Requirement to bring your credit total to 60 credits.

*Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University

Transfer Pathways

With this transfer pathway, you will be able to transfer to the following majors at:

Bemidji State University
English - BA

Metropolitan State University
English - BA

Minnesota State University, Mankato
English Studies - BA
English Writing Emphasis - BA

Minnesota State University, Moorhead
English Emphasis in Integrated English & Publishing - BA
English Literature Emphasis - BA

Southwest Minnesota State University
English Creative Writing Emphasis - BA
English, Creative Writing - BA
English, Rhetoric & Writing – BA

St Cloud State University
English, English Studies (General) - BA
English Linguistics - BA
English Literature - BA

Winona State University
English - BA

To guarantee admission to a Minnesota State University’s designated bachelor’s program in your major, you must first meet the admitting institution’s minimum transfer GPA and then the admission to major GPA.

Universities accepting the transfer pathway are only required to accept all credits if the entire Associate of Science is completed. If the degree is not completed in its entirety, universities will do a course by course evaluation.

Additional Transfer Pathway agreements have been established by various MN private colleges. Visit mnprivatecolleges.org/transfer for the most up to date information.

Required English Pathway Curriculum: 14-15 Credits

At least one course from each of the below content areas must be completed successfully according to the university’s grade standards AND address the required outcomes in the transfer pathway for English. Courses beyond the requirements are not guaranteed to transfer into an English major at a Minnesota State university; however, they may be taken to fulfill college and university electives.

Introduction to Literary Studies (choose one): 4 Credits

ENG 2255 - Introduction to Literary Studies: Literature and the Environment 4 Credits

Literature Survey Course (choose one): 4 Credits

Diverse Literature Course (choose one): 3 or 4 Credits

ENG 1180 - Introduction to World Literature 4 Credits
ENG 2235 - Mythic Stories: Cultural and Personal 3 Credits
ENG 2239 - Women in Literature 3 Credits
ENG 2240 - Representations of the Body in Literature and Culture 3 Credits
ENG 2241 - Literature and Social Justice 3 Credits

Writing for a Specifc Purpose (choose one): 3 Credits

ENG 1116 - Writing for the Web 3 Credits
ENG 1601 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 1605 - Fiction Writing 3 Credits
ENG 2251 - Special Topics in Writing 3 Credits

Health/Physical Education: 2 Credits

For a list of the requirements and courses, go to: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

Health 1 Credits
Physical Education 1 Credits

General Education Requirements: 29-40 Credits

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requires a minimum of 40 credits, some of which will be satisfied by the required English curriculum. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 1-6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 7-10.

Electives: 3-15 Credits

Electives may be courses numbered 1000 level or higher from any discipline. This may include additional courses from English or the MnTC. Examples of non-MnTC courses that may also be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CRDV, CS, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA and PE.

Total Credits: 60

Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study

Not all course will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

Semester 1: 14-16 Credits

First Year Experience Course 1-2 Credits
ENG 1108 - Writing And Research Skills 4 Credits
ENG 2255 - Introduction to Literary Studies: Literature and the Environment 4 Credits *
MnTC Goal 5 3-4 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
COMM 2230 - Small Group Communication 3 Credits

Semester 2: 14-15 Credits

ENG 1114 - The Research Paper 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 4 (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 5 3 Credits
Health and Physical Education 2 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

ENG 1180 - Introduction to World Literature 4 Credits
ENG 2235 - Mythic Stories: Cultural and Personal 3 Credits
ENG 2239 - Women in Literature 3 Credits
ENG 2240 - Representations of the Body in Literature and Culture 3 Credits
ENG 2241 - Literature and Social Justice 3 Credits *

Semester 3: 15 Credits

MnTC Goal 3a 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 7 3 Credits ¹
MnTC Goal 8 3 Credits ¹
General Electives 3 Credits ²

Choose one of the Following:

ENG 1116 - Writing for the Web 3 Credits
ENG 1601 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 1605 - Fiction Writing 3 Credits
ENG 2251 - Special Topics in Writing 3 Credits *

Semester 4: 14-17 Credits

MnTC Goal 3b 3-4 Credits
MnTC Goal 5 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 9 3 Credits ¹
General Electives 1-4 Credits ²

Choose one of the Following:

ENG 2214 - American Literature: Colonial Era to the Civil War 4 Credits
ENG 2215 - American Literature: The Civil War to the Present 4 Credits
ENG 2222 - British Literature: The Middle Ages to the Age of Reason 4 Credits
ENG 2223 - British Literature: Romanticism to the Present 4 Credits *

Total Credits: 60

* Course required for major

¹ These credits may be taken as electives if Goal Areas 7, 8, and 9 are completed as part of another course.

² Electives may be 1000 level courses from any discipline, including English or any additional MnTC Course(s). Examples of non-MnTC courses that may also be taken include the following disciplines: ACCT, BUS, CJS, CRDV, CS, EDU, EMS, ENGR, HLTH, HSER, ITC, PA and PE.

Part-Time Recommended Course Of Study

Note: Not all course will be available every semester. For a complete list of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area course choices, please visit: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC)

Semester 3: 9-10 Credits

MnTC Goal 4 (MATH 1101 or PHIL 1115 recommended) 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 5 3 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

ENG 1180 - Introduction to World Literature 4 Credits
ENG 2235 - Mythic Stories: Cultural and Personal 3 Credits
ENG 2239 - Women in Literature 3 Credits
ENG 2240 - Representations of the Body in Literature and Culture 3 Credits
ENG 2241 - Literature and Social Justice 3 Credits *

Semester 4: 9 Credits

MnTC Goal 3b 4 Credits
Health and Physical Education 2 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

ENG 1116 - Writing for the Web 3 Credits
ENG 1601 - Introduction to Creative Writing 3 Credits
ENG 1605 - Fiction Writing 3 Credits
ENG 2251 - Special Topics in Writing 3 Credits *

Semester 5: 10 Credits

MnTC Goal 3a 3 Credits
MnTC Goal 7 3 Credits ¹

Choose one of the Following:

ENG 2214 - American Literature: Colonial Era to the Civil War 4 Credits
ENG 2215 - American Literature: The Civil War to the Present 4 Credits
ENG 2222 - British Literature: The Middle Ages to the Age of Reason 4 Credits
ENG 2223 - British Literature: Romanticism to the Present 4 Credits *

Semester 6: 9 Credits

MnTC Goal 8 3 Credits ¹
MnTC Goal 9 3 Credits ¹
General Electives 3 Credits ²

Semester 7: 2-5 Credits

General Electives 2-5 Credits ²

Total Credits: 60

* Course required for major

¹ These credits may be taken as electives if Goal Areas 7, 8, and 9 are completed as part of another course.

English Transfer Pathway, A.A.

Location(s): On-Campus

Transfer Pathways

Required English Pathway Curriculum: 14-15 Credits

Introduction to Literary Studies (choose one): 4 Credits

Literature Survey Course (choose one): 4 Credits

Diverse Literature Course (choose one): 3 or 4 Credits

Writing for a Specifc Purpose (choose one): 3 Credits

Health/Physical Education: 2 Credits

General Education Requirements: 29-40 Credits

Electives: 3-15 Credits

Total Credits: 60

Full-Time Recommended Course Of Study

Semester 1: 14-16 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 2: 14-15 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 3: 15 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 4: 14-17 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Total Credits: 60

Part-Time Recommended Course Of Study

Semester 1: 9-10 Credits

Semester 2: 9-10 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 3: 9-10 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 4: 9 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 5: 10 Credits

Choose one of the Following:

Semester 6: 9 Credits

Semester 7: 2-5 Credits

Total Credits: 60