and the Bachelor's degree;. To ensure admission to MMC's Baccalaureate programs (see below) and the transfer of credits,
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT between MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE and F.H. LaGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CUNY Purpose of this Agreement To attract qualified students to F.H. LaGuardia Community College (LaGCC) and to Marymount Manhattan College (MMC) by providing information and guidance to facilitate the transfer of credits from LaGCC to MMC and consequently, the student’s completion of both the Associates’ and the Bachelor’s degree; To ensure admission to MMC’s Baccalaureate programs (see below) and the transfer of credits, according to the attached list of course equivalencies to students of LaGCC who meet the criteria specified in this agreement. To foster continuous communication between corresponding departments at both institutions in order to monitor curricular changes and propose revisions accordingly and to provide accurate and timely advisement for interested students. Terms of this Agreement Marymount Manhattan College agrees to admit qualified students from F.H. LaGuardia Community College. All applicants must complete the normal admission process; this process may include a placement test and/or an interview by an admissions counselor. Marymount Manhattan College agrees to accept credits in transfer from students of LaGuardia Community College and apply them to MMC degree programs, per the attached list of equivalencies; coursework other than that specified in the list of equivalencies will be reviewed on a course-by-course basis. Students must complete at least 30 credits at MMC, of which at least 12 must be in the major. All transfer credit will be subject to criteria specified below. LaGuardia Community College graduates, who hold the Associate in Arts (A.A.), the Associate in Sciences (A.S.) or the Associate in Applied Sciences (A.A.S.) and who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 may be assured of admission to MMC. Graduates of LaGCC whose coursework has been completed according to the attached list of equivalencies and conforms to criteria specified below, and who seek admission to the corresponding MMC degree program**, may be reasonably assured of placement at the level of junior. LaGuardia Community College graduates, who have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher, will be admitted to MMC without a placement test; however, all necessary documents (e.g., application form, transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of high school graduation) must accompany applications for admission.
Criteria In all cases, the following criteria apply: • MMC will accept in transfer all coursework according to the attached list of equivalencies completed at LaGCC provided the student will have earned a grade of C- or higher. •
Coursework at LaGCC completed according to the attached list of equivalencies will be applied to an MMC degree with the specific MMC code as indicated.
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Students may not repeat a course for credit at MMC for which transfer credit has been granted.
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No transfer credit may be granted for remedial courses. Independent study or internships courses will be evaluated by MMC faculty on a case-by-case basis.
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Transfer students must complete all requirements set by MMC for the Bachelor’s degree. Graduates transferring from LaGCC to MMC understand that the completion of an Associate’s Degree (60 or more credits) does not guarantee that the student will be able to complete a Bachelor’s degree taking no more than 60 additional credits at MMC. Students transferring to a corresponding program** may be reasonably assured that completion within 60 credits/two years is possible.
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Students are encouraged to begin to plan early to transfer to MMC in order that, by virtue of the choices they make as candidates for the Associate’s degree, they may maximize the number of credits earned in transfer to be applied to their Bachelor’s degree.
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Students understand that MMC cannot guarantee that students who are in need of federal and State financial aid will be able to complete a Bachelor’s degree before such aid is expended.
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Financial Assistance MMC offers financial assistance to community college graduates and transfer students, provided they meet the criteria for merit and/or need. Students who receive such scholarships must maintain the requisite cumulative grade point average at MMC to retain the award. Scholarships for Community College Graduates Students may receive one of the following awards for academic merit: • Phi Theta Kappa/Transfer Academic Excellence Award (minimum 3.5 grade point average). Eligible students may receive up to $4,000 per year. Renewable provided student maintains the requisite grade point average while enrolled at MMC. • Student Leadership Scholarship: Available to full-time entering freshmen or transfer students. Eligible students receive $2,000. Renewable upon participation in required leadership activities while enrolled at MMC. Additionally, MMC offers financial assistance based solely on financial need. Programs of Transfer Students of F.H. LaGuardia Community College may be admitted to any of the following degree programs: Accounting* Acting (B.F.A.)** Art Biology Business Management* Communication Arts Communication Sciences and Disorders
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Dance (B.A. or B.F.A.)** English History Humanities International Studies Political Science Psychology Sociology Theatre Arts (B.A.)** In conjunction with these majors, students may also elect to pursue credits toward certification in Teacher Education
*Students wishing to pursue the B.S. degree in Accounting or Business Management will be most readily prepared if they have pursued the A.A.S. degree in Accounting or Business Management at LaGCC. **Students seeking admission to the programs in Acting, Dance and Theatre must audition and be admitted by the program as well as the College. List of Corresponding Programs Students who have completed coursework in one of the LaGCC programs noted below will be most readily prepared to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in one of MMC’s corresponding programs. LaGCC Programs A.S. in Fine Arts
Corresponding MMC Programs B.A. in Art
A.A. in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences: B.A. in English B.A. in Humanities B.A. in Psychology B.A. in Sociology Concentration in Media Studies
International Relations
B.A. in Communication Arts
B.A. in History B.A. in International Studies B.A. in Political Science
A.S. in Science
B.A. or B.S. in Biology
A.A.S. in Accounting
B.S. in Accounting
A.A.S. in Business Management
B.S. in Business Management
Disclaimer Notwithstanding anything contained in this guide, MMC expressly reserves the right, whenever it deems advisable, (1) to change or modify its schedule of tuition and fees; (2) to withdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify any course, program of study, degree or any requirement or policy in connection with the foregoing, and (3) to change or modify any academic or other policy.
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Affirmative Action MMC supports Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and does not discriminate against individuals or groups on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, marital status, or sexual orientation in education or employment or in any of its policies or programs. All actions toward employees and students are based on performance-related criteria. Further, MMC will not tolerate sexual harassment of employees or students. Any employee or student alleging discrimination should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 212-517-0532. All activities conducted pursuant to this agreement shall be carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations appropriate to each institution. In the case of MMC these are the rules and regulations of MMC and the Trustees of Marymount Manhattan College. In the case of F.H. LaGuardia Community College, these are the rules and regulations of F.H. LaGuardia Community College and the Trustees of The City University of New York. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed two copies of this instrument, each of which shall be considered an original.
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Peter Katopes, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs F.H. LaGuardia Community College
Dawn R. Weber, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Marymount Manhattan College
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