MiTransfer Pathways at Detroit Mercy
Transfer your bachelor's degree seamlessly
University of Detroit Mercy is excited to join the statewide MiTransfer Pathways initiative so that students can transition smoothly from a community college. This option encourages students to optimize transfer credit by taking courses that will count towards both an associate degree and a bachelor's degree. There are currently four Detroit Mercy programs participating in the initiative. Learn more about the details of each program by exploring the options below, each pathway is divided into four parts.

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Biology MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for Math. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Biology curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name
Detroit Mercy Course Number(s)
BIO 1200/BIO 1210
BIO 1220/BIO 1230
CHM 1070/CHM 1100
CHM 1080/CHM 1120
CHM 2270/CHM 2250
CHM 2290/CHM 2260
Part III
The courses listed below are program requirements within the Biology major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Detroit Mercy Program Requirement
Detroit Mercy Course Number(s)
PHY 1300/PHY 1310
PHY 1320/PHY 1330
MTH 1400
BIO 2900 or STA 2250
Part IV
Students who complete the Biology MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level Biology requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Biology courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Biology program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Biology MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu
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Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for Math. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Business Administration curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number(s) Microeconomics ECN 2950 Macroeconomics ECN 2960 Financial Accounting ACC 2010 Managerial Accounting ACC 2020 Business Law BUS 2310 Part III
The courses listed below fit well into the Business Administration major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Course Type Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Program Requirement Mathematical Analysis II MTH 1120 Program Requirement Business Writing ENL 3080 Program Elective Computer Information System CIS 1000 General Education Introduction to Philosophy PHL 1000 Part IV
Students who complete the Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Business Administration courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Business Administration program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Business Administration MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu
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Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. Consult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part IIThe courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Criminal Justice curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Introduction to Psychology PYC 1000 Introduction to Sociology SOC 1000 Introduction to Criminal Justice CJS 1300 Introduction to Corrections CJS 1310 Part III
There are a variety of Criminal Justice program requirements available for transfer from the community college. Additional CJS courses can be searched via the MiTransfer website but are not required for this specific pathway.
Part IV
Students who complete the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Criminal Justice courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Criminal Justice program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu -
Psychology MiTransfer Pathway
Part I
Students following MiTransfer Pathway agreements should complete the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). The MTA is a 30 credit hour plan, designed by the community college, which allows students to meet general education requirements by completing coursework from a variety of subjects. It should also be noted that students following this particular pathway should be conscious of degree requirements for MathConsult with a community college advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill this agreement.
Part II
The courses listed below are considered common throughout this pathway. Each one is transferable from the community college and is also required within the Psychology curriculum. Click on the Pathway Course Name to visit the MiTransfer website and search for equivalencies.
Pathway Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Introduction to Psychology PYC 1000 Abnormal Psychology PYC 3420 Developmental Psychology PYC 2500 Social Psychology PYC 2600 Part III
The courses listed below are program electives within the Psychology major at Detroit Mercy and are also eligible for transfer credit. Click on the course name to visit the MiTransfer website to lookup course equivalencies.
Detroit Mercy Course Name Detroit Mercy Course Number Child Psychology or Human Sexuality PYC 2340 or PYC 2750 Psychology of the Personality PYC 3410 Part IV
Students who complete the Criminal Justice MiTransfer Pathway entirely, will have met all Knowledge Areas of Detroit Mercy's core curriculum and a variety of lower level program requirements. Upon transferring to the bachelor's degree program, students will then be prepared to enter the upper level Criminal Justice courses and complete the remaining degree requirements. Explore the full Criminal Justice program curriculum here.
Need more details? View the Psychology MiTransfer Pathway document or please contact transferteam@udmercy.edu