CORE 42 WebinarFebruary 28, 2018

Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act (SB 997)

Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act (SB 997)

– Key Provisions• Recommended lower division core curriculum of

42 semester credit hours • Common course numbering equivalency matrix• All IHEs adopt; include matrix in catalog• 42-hour block transfers to all public IHEs

– No additional general education courses• Students receive credit for completed courses

– Fulfill major and degree requirements• Appeals process• Evaluation of transfer practices

Guiding Principles• Transfer should operate in the best interest of

the student.• Institutional autonomy should be preserved

to the greatest possible extent.• Completion of the CORE 42 meets all lower-

division general education requirements at all institutions.

• Specific courses shall transfer one-to-one, and fulfill major and graduation requirements.

• Curriculum is the purview of faculty.

Basic Competencies

Students obtain the basic competencies of Valuing, Managing Information, Communicating, and Higher-Order Thinking through completion of the Core Curriculum as a whole.

ValuingThe development of students' ability to understand the moral and ethical values of a diverse society; To recognize how values develop, how value judgments influence actions, and how informed decision-making can be improved through the consideration of personal values as well as the values of others; and the ability to analyze the ethical implications of actions and decisions.

Managing InformationThe development of students' abilities to locate, organize, store, retrieve, evaluate, synthesize, and annotate information from print, electronic, and other sources in preparation for solving problems and making informed decisions.

CommunicatingThe development of students' ability to effectively communicate through oral, written, and digital channels using the English language, quantitative, and other symbolic systems. Students should be able to write and speak with thoughtfulness, clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness; read and listen critically; and select channels appropriate to the audience/message.

Higher Order ThinkingThe development of students' ability to distinguish among opinions, facts, and inferences; to identify underlying or implicitassumptions; to make informed judgments; to solve problems by applying evaluative standards; and demonstrate the ability to reflect upon and refine those problem-solving skills.

Conceptual Framework• Basic framework identified in statute

– Knowledge Areas and Competencies • Competencies achieved through whole

curriculum• Competencies/knowledge areas not limited

only to ones listed– Written/oral communication and civics essential;

added as recognition of importance

CORE 42Social & Behavioral Sciences Written

Communications Oral Communications NaturalSciences Mathematical Sciences Humanities and Fine Arts

9 credits minimum from at least 2 disciplines, including at least one Civics course

6 credit hoursminimum 3 credit hoursminimum 7 credit hours minimum from at least 2 disciplines, including one course with a

lab component

3 credit hoursminimum 9 credit hours minimum, from at least 2 disciplines

AnthropologyMOTR ANTH 101 General AnthropologyMOTR ANTH 201Cultural Anthropology

EconomicsMOTR ECON100Introduction to Economics MOTR ECON101Introduction toMacroeconomics MOTR ECON102Introduction to Microeconomics

GeographyMOTR GEOG 101WorldRegionalGeography

HistoryMOTR HIST 201WorldHistoryIMOTR HIST 202WorldHistoryII

Political ScienceMOTR POSC201International Relations MOTR POSC202Introduction to ComparativePolitics

PsychologyMOTR PSYC 100General PsychologyMOTR PSYC 200 LifespanHuman Development

Sociology

CivicscoursesMOTR POSC101American Government MOTR HIST101American History I MOTR HIST102American History II

MOTR ENGL100Composition I

MOTR ENGL200Composition II

MOTR ENGL110Technical Writing

MOTR COMM100Introduction to Communications

MOTR COMM110Fundamentals of Public Speaking

MOTR COMM120Interpersonal Communication

MOTR COMM 125SmallGroup Communication

MOTR COMM220Argumentation & Debate

AstronomyMOTR ASTR 100 AstronomyMOTR ASTR 100L Astronomy with Lab

BiologyMOTR BIOL 100 Essentials in Biology MOTR BIOL 100L Essentials in Biology LabMOTR BIOL 150BiologyMOTR BIOL 150L Biology withLab

ChemistryMOTR CHEM 100 Essentials in ChemistryMOTR CHEM 100L Essentials inChemistry with LabMOTR CHEM 150 Chemistry IMOTR CHEM 150L Chemistry I with Lab

GeographyMOTR GEOG 100 Physical Geography MOTR GEOG 100L Physical Geography withLab

GeologyMOTR GEOL 100GeologyMOTR GEOL 100L Geology with Lab

Life SciencesMOTR LIFS 100 Essentials in Human BiologyMOTR LIFS 100L Essentials in Human Biology withLabMOTR LIFS 150 Human Biology MOTR LIFS 150L Human Biology withLab

PhysicalSciencesMOTR PHYS 110 Essentials in Physical Sciences

MOTR MATH 110 Statistical Reasoning

MOTR MATH 120 Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling

MOTR MATH 130 Pre-Calculus Algebra

MOTR MATH 150 Pre-Calculus

*Courses that use one of the pathway courses as aprerequisite will meet the general education credit for math. For example, Calculus meets the General Education math requirement since Pre-Calculus Algebra is a prerequisite.

ArtMOTR ARTS 100 Art Appreciation MOTR ARTS 101 Art History I MOTR ARTS 102 Art History II

CivilizationMOTR WCIV 101 Western Civilization I MOTR WCIV 102 Western Civilization II

Creative WritingMOTR CRWT 100 Creative Writing MOTR CRWT 100F Creative Writing-FictionMOTR CRWT 100P Creative Writing-PoetryMOTR CRWT 100NF Creative Writing-NonfictionMOTR CRWT 100D Creative Writing-Dramatic Script

FilmMOTR FILM 100 Introduction to Film Studies

Foreign LanguageMOTR LANG 101 French I MOTR LANG 102 French IIMOTR LANG 103 Spanish I MOTR LANG 104 Spanish IIMOTR LANG 105 Foreign Language I MOTR LANG 106 Foreign Language II

LiteratureMOTR LITR 100 Introduction to LiteratureMOTR LITR 100F Introduction to Literature-FictionMOTR LITR 100P Introduction to Literature-Poetry

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MOTR SOCI 101 General MOTR PHYS 110L Essentials in Physical MOTR LITR 100D Introduction toSociology Sciences withLab Literature-Drama

MOTR LITR 101 American Literature IPhysics MOTR LITR 102 American Literature IIMOTR PHYS 100 Essentials in Physics MOTR LITR 103 British Literature IMOTR PHYS 100L Essentials in Physics MOTR LITR 104 British Literature IIwithLab MOTR LITR 105 Multicultural LiteratureMOTR PHYS 150 PhysicsI MOTR LITR 105AA MulticulturalMOTR PHYS 150L Physics I with Lab Literature-African-AmericanMOTR PHYS 200L Advanced Physics I MOTR LITR 105NA MulticulturalwithLab Literature-Native-American

MOTR LITR 105L MulticulturalLiterature-Latino/LatinaMOTR LITR 106 Women’s LiteratureMOTR LITR 200 World Literature IMOTR LITR 210 World Literature II

MusicMOTR MUSC 100 Music AppreciationMOTR MUSC 100RP MusicAppreciation-Rock/PopMOTR MUSC 100J Music Appreciation-JazzMOTR MUSC 101 Music FundamentalsMOTR MUSC 102 World MusicMOTR MUSC 103 Music History IMOTR MUSC 104 Music History II

Performance (CHOOSE ONLY ONECOURSE FROM THIS GROUP)MOTR PERF 100 Acting IMOTR PERF 100VD Voice DictionMOTR PERF 100SM Stage MovementMOTR PERF 100TT Musical TheatreTechniquesMOTR PERF 100SC Stage CombatMOTR PERF 101 Directing IMOTR PERF 101S Stage ManagementMOTR PERF 102C Music Performance-ChoirMOTR PERF 102B Music Performance-BandMOTR PERF 102O Music Performance-OrchestraMOTR PERF 103SA Script AnalysisMOTR PERF 103P PlaywritingMOTR PERF 104S StagecraftMOTR PERF 104SD Scenic DesignMOTR PERF 104C CostumingMOTR PERF 104D Theatre DraftingMOTR PERF 104M Stage MakeupMOTR PERF 105D Studio Art-DrawingMOTR PERF 105P Studio Art-PaintingMOTR PERF 105GA Studio Art-GraphicArtsMOTR PERF 105S Studio Art-Sculpture

MOTR PERF 105C Studio Art-Ceramics MOTR PERF 105M Studio Art-Multimedia Crafts

PhilosophyMOTR PHIL 100 Introduction to PhilosophyMOTR PHIL 101 Introduction to LogicMOTR PHIL 102 Introduction to Ethics

ReligionMOTR RELG 100 World Religion

TheatreMOTR THEA 100ATheatre AppreciationMOTR THEA 100B Children’s Theatre MOTR THEA 100C History of theMusicalMOTR THEA 104 Theatre History IMOTR THEA 105 Theatre History IIMOTR THEA 106 World Drama

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TRANSFER PATHWAYS

Transfer Paths• Transfer with AA Degree

– completed all lower-division general education requirements at the receiving institution.

*institutionally articulated agreements for the associate of science and associate of applied science should be encouraged.

• Transfer with CORE 42– completed all lower-division general

education requirements at a receiving institution.

• Transfer of courses– receive credit at receiving institution for

each core course completed.

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Associate of Arts Transfer

MARK TWAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM

SHOW-ME STATE UNIVERSITY

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM

• Students receive academic credit for each course transferred• Not required to take additional core curriculum courses at the receiving

institution

CORE 42 Transfer

MARK TWAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM

SHOW-ME STATE UNIVERSITY

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE CURRICULUM

• Students receive academic credit for each course transferred• Not required to take additional core curriculum courses at the receiving

institution

AppealsTransfer of Course Credit Not Accepted by Receiving InstitutionIf an institution of higher education does not accept course creditearned by a student at another Missouri public institution of highereducation, that institution shall give written notice to the student andthe other institution that the transfer of the course credit is denied.

Written notification will not have to be given in the following circumstances:

1. Outside of institution’s mission (upper division in the case of two year and/or technical credit in the case of four-year)

2. Remedial credits transferring to four-year schools3. Graduate course work (policy limited to undergraduate course work

only)

Written notification must be sent within 10 working days of the denial of credit.

Appeals1. At least two, no more than three levels of appeal

a. Two within the institutionb. Final appeal to commissioner of higher education

2. The student or institution (for whom the credit was denied) has ten business days to file a complaint; begins on the receipt of notification.

3. If not resolved to student’s satisfaction within 45 days, the receiving institution justifies denial to commissioner.

4. The commissioner shall make the final determination.

5. Data will be collected on disputes and disposition.

Remaining Tasks

• Confirm equivalence of each institution’s courses for inclusion in CORE 42.

• Populate complete matrix with courses.• Implement appeal process and data

collection.• Begin rule making.

Issues and Clarifications

CORE 42 Logo and Catalog

• Senate Bill 997 directs public institutions:– Include in course listings applicable course

numbers from the equivalency matrix– Publish in course catalogs and official website– MOTR number and Logo

Visual Cues for Students

Native Students• Senate Bill 997 does not apply to native students

who are not seeking transfer• Native student defined in statute as not having

transferred to another institution of higher education since initial enrollment– Additional clarification: after high school graduation– Does not include summer immediately preceding fall

enrollment after high school graduation• Earned 11 or fewer academic credits

– Does not include dual credit students as they are still enrolled in high school

Professional Programs

• Students enrolled in professional programs shall complete appropriate core required for accreditation or licensure

• Includes, but not limited to:– Engineering– Education– Health professions

When does CORE 42 go into effect?

• Fall 2018 (August 1, 2018)– Impacts students who transfer after fall

implementation• Credits accepted in transfer before

according to best interest of student (CORE 42 vs. institution’s general education)

Grades, Admissions, etc

• For general education requirement, D generally accepted for core curriculum

• Major requirements still stand (e.g. if C required for course for major, then C is minimum grade)

• Admissions requirements still stand• Placement and prerequisite requirements

still stand

What about Calculus?

• Math Pathways– “Courses that use one of the pathway courses

as a pre-requisite will meet the general education credit for math. For example, Calculus meets the General Education math requirement since Pre-Calculus Algebra is a prerequisite.”

How are credit hour differences handled?

• IHE course credit greater than MOTR transfer credit, excess is distributed within the MOTR (example: foreign language)

• IHE course credit less than MOTR transfer credit, still receive credit for completion of MOTR course (at the credit amount actually taken), but still requirements to complete – Provisional status for one year for courses not

meeting transfer credit amounts

CORE 42 CORE TRANSFER CURRICULUM

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Questions?

Angelette PrichettMissouri Department of Higher Education

Research Associate IVAcademic Affairs

Angelette.Prichett@dhe.mo.gov573-522-2150