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Below are some of the most common courses typically completed during a student's first two years at Kettering University in the respective majors. Previously evaluated equivalent courses from your institution are in the next column. Links will take you to view either a course description or a major's program information. See notes and the Sample Transfer Planning Worksheet on the second page. For questions, schedule a transfer planning call at kettering.edu/transfer.
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Kettering University CourseEquivalent Course atHenry Ford College
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General Education CoreGeneral Education Requirements
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COMM-101 Rhetoric & WritingKettering University's Liberal Arts General Education Requirements include the following courses: COMM-101 Rhetoric and Writing (1); Economic Principles (1); one 200-level course each in Humanities and Social Science; three advanced electives: one 300- or 400-level course each in Humanities and Social Science; one additional 300- or 400-level Humanities OR Social Science course; and LA 489 Senior Seminar (only available at Kettering).

Students will have satisfied COMM-101, two 200-level electives and three advanced electives if they present a transcript from an accredited institution within the United States documented as having (one of these): the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) OR a completed associate's degree.

If you are not pursuing completion of the MTA or an associate's degree: For 200-level Humanities or Social Sciences courses at your community college, it is recommended that you select courses from your college's pre-approved MTA Humanities and Social Science course options.

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ECON-201 Economic PrinciplesBEC 133 or 151 or 152
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200-level Humanities courseAny MTA 200-level
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200-level Social Science courseAny MTA 200-level
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300- or 400-level Humanities courseNo direct equivalent; only via a completed MTA or associate's degree
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300- or 400-level Social Science course
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300- or 400-level Humanities OR Social Science
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LA 489 Senior SeminarOnly at Kettering
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BCEBEEENGBIEBMECHMESMDBCSBMGKey: ● = required for major; M or S = additional math or science electives; C = required or elective in certain concentrations; E = elective option; ▼= major has 1 or 2 science electives;
△ = take either course. See notes on next page.
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Mathematics
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MATH-101 Calculus IMATH 180●●●●●●●●●
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MATH-102 Calculus IIMATH 183●●●●●●●●
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MATH-203 Multivariate CalculusMATH 280●●●●●●●M Kettering Program Finder *Concentrations
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MATH-204 Diff. Equations & Laplace TransformsMATH 288●●C△●● M BCE= Computer Engineering (161 credits)
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MATH-258 Probability & Statistics●●●●●●● BEE= Electrical Engineering (161 credits)
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MATH-307 Matrix AlgebraMATH 283M●M△ENG= Engineering (161 credits)
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Basic Sciences and Engineering *Manufacturing Systems
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CHEM-135/136 Principles of Chemistry and LabCHEM 131S●△●△△△▼▼ *Mechatronics Systems
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CHEM-137/136 General Chemistry I and LabCHEM 141S△ △△△▼▼ *Robotic Systems
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CHEM-237/238 General Chemistry II and LabCHEM 142SSSS●● *Engineering Management
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CHEM-345/346 Organic Chemistry I and LabCHEM 241S SS●● BIE= Industrial Engineering (161 credits)
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CHEM-347 Organic Chemistry IICHEM 242●BME= Mechanical Engineering (161 credits)
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PHYS-114/115 Newtonian Mechanics and LabPHYS 231●●●●●●●▼S *Alternative Energy
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PHYS-224/225 Electricity & Magnetism and LabPHYS 232●●●●●●●▼ *Automotive Engineering Design
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IME-100 Interdisciplinary Design & Manufacturing●●●●●E● *Bioengineering Applications
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MECH-210 Statics●●● *Machine Design & Advanced Materials
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MECH-212 Mechanics of MaterialsENGR 235CE●CHME= Chemical Engineering (161 credits)
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BIOL-141/142 General Biology and LabSSESS, C▼▼, CSMD= Semiconductor Materials & Devices (115 cr.)
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BIOL-241/242 Human Biology and LabBIO 131E SS, C BCS= Computer Science (141 credits)
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Business Management *Artificial Intelligence
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BUSN-103 Introduction to Marketing● *Computer Gaming
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BUSN-221 Financial AccountingBAC 131● *Cybersecurity
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BUSN-222 Managerial AccountingBAC 132 and 262 ●BMG= Business Management (161 credits)
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BUSN-271 Statistics for Business● *Technology Leadership
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BUSN-402 Business LawBLW 253C, E● *Business Analytics
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BUSN-459 International Business● *Supply Chain & Logistics Management
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MGMT-104 Management Concepts● *Sustainability Management
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MGMT-205 Organizational BehaviorC, E● *Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Computer Science
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CS-101 Computing & Algorithms I●E●●E●C
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CS-102 Computing & Algorithms II●E ●C
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CS-211 Discrete Mathematics●●Schedule a call today at kettering.edu/transfer
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General NotesThis is a "reference-only" document for planning purposes and is subject to change. Based on the 2025-26 Academic Catalog. Updated August 2025.
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1. In the Equivalent Course column, if "AND" is indicated, both courses must be completed in order to be equivalent to the corresponding Kettering University course. If "OR" is indicated, either course will qualify for transfer credit.
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2. A grade of "C" (2.0) or higher must be earned in order for credits to transfer to Kettering University.
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3. Maximum number of transfer credits accepted: For 161-credit programs- 80; for 141-credit program (CS)- 68; for 115-credit SMD program- 56. (Note that a 3-credit course at your institution may equal a 4-credit course at Kettering).
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4. Additional courses besides those listed above may transfer; some courses may need to be evaluated. Schedule an appointment with the Associate Director of Transfer Admissions or visit kettering.edu/transfer for more information.
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5. Students are encouraged to complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) prior to transferring to Kettering. Work with your college's academic advisor to determine appropriate MTA-approved courses.
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6. While other math requirements may satisfy the MTA, completing Calculus I satisfies a Kettering graduation requirement. Any math for MTA should be in the Calculus pathway (trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus).
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7. Students will have satisfied COMM-101, two 200-level electives and three advanced electives if they present a transcript documenting completion of an associate's degree or the Michigan Transfer Agreement.
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8. Any AP or IB credits listed on your community college transcript used to satisfy the MTA or associate's degree requirements will require an official AP / IB transcript with exam scores to be considered for direct transfer credit.
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Notes for Specific Majors (Tip- To view a specific program's plan, click the link at the top of the program column or under the Kettering Program Finder at the above right)
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△ CHME, ENG, BME, SMD complete either CHEM-135/136 or CHEM-137/136; BIE completes either MATH-204 or MATH-305
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▼ BCS has two (2) science elective courses required; BMG has one science elective required (complete natural science courses at your college to satisfy MTA)
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Sample Transfer Planning Worksheet (Use this as a suggested outline. Course sequencing may vary based on your college's prerequisites or course availability).
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To make an editable copy of this work sheet, go to File > Download > Microsoft Excel, and save to your computer.
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Engineering: BCE, BEE, ENG, BIE, BME, CHME, SMDMajor: Computer Science (BCS)Major: Business Management (BMG)MTA Key:
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1st Semester CoursesCredits1st Semester CoursesCredits1st Semester CoursesCredits
ENG/COMM= MTA-approved English Composition
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 or Communications course
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SOC= MTA-approved Social Science course
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HUM= MTA-approved Humanities or Fine Arts course
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SCI= MTA-approved Natural Science course w/lab
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MTA: 2nd ENG/COMMMTA: 2nd ENG/COMMMTA: 2nd ENG/COMM
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MTA: 2nd SOCMTA: 2nd SOCMTA:1st SCI
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3rd Semester CoursesCredits3rd Semester CoursesCredits3rd Semester CoursesCredits
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MTA: 1st HUMMTA: 1st HUMMTA: 1st HUM
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4th Semester CoursesCredits4th Semester CoursesCredits4th Semester CoursesCredits
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MTA: 2nd HUMMTA: 2nd HUMMTA: 2nd HUM
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Total Semester CreditsTotal Semester CreditsTotal Semester CreditsSchedule a call today at kettering.edu/transfer
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