Tri-C Arts and Sciences Transfer Guide (Fall 2025)

College of Arts and Sciences

Effective Fall 2025

For the previous Transfer Guide effective Spring 2023-Summer 2025, please click here.

Inquiry Core at Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University's Inquiry Core curriculum is designed around nine (9) core competencies that reflect the demands of modern life and the skills most in demand among employers. As a student at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), you may choose to take these Core courses at Tri-C or at CSU. Please contact a Tri-C Counselor for guidance on courses required to receive your associate's degree.

 

Please note completing your Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or OT36 at Tri-C will complete the Inquiry Core curriculum at CSU; unless a specific core course is required for your major. 

Core COURSE EQUIVALENCIES

The courses listed below can be used to fulfill core requirements at CSU.


Finding Your Voice

1 course / 3 credits

ENG 1010 or ENG 101H* 

*C- or better required for all ENG courses


Research & Professional Writing

1 course / 3 credits

ENG 1020 or ENG 102H or ENG 2151* 

*C- or better required for all ENG courses


Quantitative & Formal Reasoning

2 course / 6 credits

Below are specific outlined courses for certain majors. If the major you wish to pursue is not listed, please refer to the second table for courses you can take to satisfy this core requirement. 

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIRED CLASSES
BiologyMATH 1410 and 1610 or 161H
Or
MATH 1610 or 161H and 1620 or 162H
Biology – Medical Laboratory ScienceMATH 1410 and another course from below
Chemistry (ACS – Certified track)MATH 1610 or 161H and 1620 or 162H
Chemistry (Pre-Professional track) and Pharmaceutical Science ConcentrationMATH 1410 and 1610 or 161H
Environmental ScienceMATH 1410 and 1610 or 161H
MathematicsMATH 1610 or 161H and 1620 or 162H
Pharmaceutical ScienceMATH 1610 or 161H and 1620 or 162H
PhysicsMATH 1610 or 161H and 1620 or 162H
PsychologyMATH 1410 and PSY 2150
MAJORSTRI-C EQUIVALENTS

MATH 1190, 1370, 1380, 1410, 1470, 1480, 1490, 1500, 1530 or 153H, 1540 or 154H, 1580, 1610 or 161H,1620 or 162 H

PHIL 1020


African-American History & Culture

1 course / 3 credits
COURSE LIST

ENG 2510

HIST 2150, 2160

MUS 1040

REL 2060


Human Culture & Creativity

1 course / 3 credits

Below are specific outlined courses for certain majors. If the major you wish to pursue is not listed, please refer to the second table for courses you can take to satisfy this core requirement. 

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIRED CLASSES
Art Design: ART 2020 and 2030
Art Studio: ART 2020 or 2030
History: HIST 1510 or 151H or 1520 or 152H
Philosophy: PHIL 1000
Social Studies: HIST 1510 or 151H or 1520 or 152H
Theatre Acting, Directing/Choreography, Design-Tech:  THEA 1010
COURSE LIST

ART 1010, 2020 or 202H, 2030 or 203H

ENG 2010, 2420, 2710

HIST 1510 or 151H, 1520 or 152H

HUM 1010, 1020

MUS 1030 

PHIL 1000, 2050 or 205H, 2060

THEA 1010

WGS 2010


Global Human Perspectives 

1 course / 3 credits 

Below are specific outlined courses for certain majors. If the major you wish to pursue is not listed, please refer to the second table for courses you can take to satisfy this core requirement. 

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIRED CLASSES
Social Studies: GEOG 1010
COURSE LIST

ART 1020, 1040

ENG 2700, 2730

GEOG 1010, 1050

HIST 1700, 2031

MUS 1050, 2000

POL 2060

REL 1010


Natural Sciences

2 courses / 7 credits 

Must include at least 1 lab credit.

Below are specific outlined courses for certain majors. If the major you wish to pursue is not listed, please refer to the second table for courses you can take to satisfy this core requirement. 

DEPARTMENTCOURSES WITH LAB
Biology:BIO 1500 or 150H, 1510 or 151H
CHEM 1300/L or CHEM 130H and 1310/L or CHEM 131H
PHY 1210, 1220
Biology – Medical Laboratory ScienceBIO 1500 or 150H
CHEM 1300/L or CHEM 130H and 1310/L or CHEM 131H
Chemistry (ACS Certification)CHEM 1300/L or130H and 1310/L or CHEM 131H
PHYS 2310 and 2320
Chemistry (Pre-Professional) and Pharmaceutical Science Concentration BIO 1500 or 150H and 1510 or 151H
CHEM 1300/L or CHEM 130H and 1310/L or CHEM 131H
PHYS 1210 OR 2310
Environmental ScienceBIO 1500 or 150H and 1510 or 151H
CHEM 1300/L or 130H and 1310/L or CHEM 131H
PHYS 1210 OR 2310
Mathematics (B.S. Option)PHYS 2310 and 2320
Pharmaceutical ScienceBIO 1500 or 150H, 1510 or 151H, 2331, 2341
CHEM 1300/L or 130H and 1310/L or CHEM 131H
PHYS 2310 and 2320
PhysicsPHYS 2310 and 2320
DEPARTMENTCOURSES WITH LABCOURSES WITHOUT LAB
ANTH1210 
BIO1050/L, 1100, 1500/L or 150H, 1510/L or 151H,  2331, 23412150
CHEM1010/L or 101H, 1020/L or 102H, 1300/L or 130H, 1310/L or 131H 
ESCI1030/L, 1310/L, 1410/L, 1610/L1050
PHYS1010/L, 1210, 1220, 2310, 2320 

Society & Human Behavior

1 course / 3 credits

Below are specific outlined courses for certain majors. If the major you wish to pursue is not listed, please refer to the second table for courses you can take to satisfy this core requirement. 

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIRED CLASSES
Environmental Science: ECON 2000
Film and Media Arts: MJS 1310
International Relations: ECON 2010
Political Science: POL 1010 or 101H
Psychology: PSY 1010 or 101H
Social Studies: ECON 2000, POL 1010 or 101H, PSY 1010 or 101 H
COURSE LIST

ANTH 1010, 2110

COMM 1000

ECON 1210, 2000, 2010

GEOG 1000, 1510

MJS 1310, 1320

POL 1010 or 101H, 2100, 2070

PSY 1010 or 101H, 1050, 2010

SOC 1010 or 101H, 1020, 2100, 2110

SPCH 1000

UST 1010


Diversity in Society

1 course / 3 credits 

Below are specific outlined courses for certain majors. If the major you wish to pursue is not listed, please refer to the second table for courses you can take to satisfy this core requirement. 

MAJOR SPECIFIC REQUIRED CLASSES
Women and Gender Studies: WGS 1510
COURSE LIST

ANT 2010

EDUC 1011

ENG 2020

HIST 2660

POL 2120

SOC 2410

WGS 1510


Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum

2 courses / 6 credits

Students transferring 60 or more hours: one course waived
One WAC/SPAC course must be in the student's major

No transfer courses count toward this requirement - all WAC courses must be completed at CSU


Foreign Language 

Students who graduated from high school in 1987 or later are required to complete one of the following:

  • Two years of a single foreign language in high school
  • An introductory level sequence of a single foreign language (generally, two semesters of 100-level study)
  • Two American Sign Language courses and one approved foreign culture course

*All students are strongly encouraged to discuss this requirement with an academic coach at CSU.  

Students majoring in the following majors have an additional foreign language requirement beyond what is listed above: 

  • Africana Studies
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Art and Design
  • Comparative Religion
  • Dance
  • English
  • Film & Media Arts
  • French
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Liberal Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Music*(see Option #4 below)
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Social Studies
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Arts
  • Women’s & Gender Studies

This additional requirement can be met several ways: 

  1. Complete three years (or more) of a single world language in high school.
  2. Complete two university-level courses in a single world language.
    1. Students may elect intermediate-level language courses in the same language taken in high school.
    2. Students may elect introductory-level language courses in a language different from the one taken in high school.
  3. Only for students who graduated from high school prior to 1987 without taking a foreign language, who are exempt from the Foreign Language Entrance Requirement: Complete two foreign culture courses from the list of approved courses.
  4. Only for students seeking a B. Mus. degree: Complete two foreign culture courses from the list of approved courses OR two courses in a world language beyond the Foreign Language Entrance Requirement.
  5. Only for heritage and native speakers (or anyone with existing fluency): Schedule an appointment with the Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures for assessment.
OTHER EQUIVALENT COURSES

Students are encouraged to take these courses as apart of their associates degree at Tri-C based on the major they are intending to pursue at CSU.


MAJORCSU COURSESTRI-C EQUIVALENTS
BiologyCHM 331/336CHEM 2300
Biology (Pre-med)STA 347MATH 1420
Biology – Medical Laboratory ScienceCHM 331/336CHEM 2300
 STA 347MATH 1420
ChemistryCHM 331/336CHEM 2300
 CHM 332/337CHEM 2310
English (CSUTeach Licensure)PSY 221PSY 2060
English LiteratureENG 341ENG 2310
 ENG 342ENG 2320
 ENG 321ENG 2350
 ENG 322ENG 2360
Environmental ScienceSTA 347MATH 1420
MathMTH 281MATH 2310 or 231H
 MTH 286MATH 2520
 MTH 288MATH 2410
 STA 347MATH 1420
PhilosophyPHL 283PHIL 2020
PsychologyPSY 317PSY 2150
 PSY 339PSY 2040
 PSY 342PSY 2050
 PSY 345PSY 2081

This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.

Cleveland State University is an AA/EOE committed to nondiscrimination. M/F/H/V encouraged.

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