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Think of a Transfer Pathway as a structured college path that links a two-year degree directly to a related four-year program.
Think of a Transfer Pathway as a structured college path that links a two-year degree directly to a related four-year program.
How Transfer Pathways Work
How Transfer Pathways Work
Transfer Pathways allow students to complete a designated associate degree at a Minnesota State college and transfer those credits directly into a related bachelor’s degree at a Minnesota State university.
When students follow a Transfer Pathway:
The associate degree is designed around a specific major
All 60 credits transfer together
Students enter the university with junior standing in that major pathway
Minnesota Transfer Pathway degrees are available in a wide range of academic and career-focused fields, including: Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Elementary Education Foundations, English, Exercise Science, Mass Communication, Political Science, Pre-Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Theatre. Each pathway combines MNTC coursework with courses aligned to a specific major.
Admission to the university and specific major requirements still apply.
The Role of MnTC in Transfer Pathways
The Role of MnTC in Transfer Pathways
MNTC provides the general education foundation required for every pathway, while Transfer Pathways add major-specific courses on top of that foundation.
MNTC provides the general education foundation required for every pathway, while Transfer Pathways add major-specific courses on top of that foundation.
This means:
This means:
- Students can work toward MnTC no matter which pathway they choose
- MNTC keeps options open if plans change
- MNTC credits apply across all Transfer Pathway degrees
MNTC is the common starting point for every pathway.
MNTC is the common starting point for every pathway.
Starting a Transfer Pathway at MHS
Starting a Transfer Pathway at MHS
Monticello High School allows students to begin a Transfer Pathway by completing MNTC coursework alongside pathway-aligned classes during high school. This approach helps students:
Build progress toward multiple Transfer Pathway options
Stay flexible if academic or career interests change
Reduce the number of required courses after high school
Enter college with a clear academic direction and transferable credits
Students do not need to declare a specific Transfer Pathway while in high school. Completing MnTC and foundational coursework at MHS positions students to formally enter a Transfer Pathway program after graduation or through early college options.
Transfer Pathways You Can Begin at MHS
Transfer Pathways You Can Begin at MHS
Monticello High School offers coursework that lets students start MN Transfer Pathways while in high school. These pathways combine MNTC courses with pathway-specific classes that transfer toward related bachelor’s degrees. Completing these courses early gives you a head start, though additional coursework is required after high school to earn the full degree.
How these courses transfer:
Count toward the relevant Associate in Science (AS) or Associate in Arts (AA/AFA) degree at participating institutions.
Satisfy some MnTC requirements for a smooth transfer to a Minnesota State university.
Additional guidance:
Students do not need to declare a pathway in high school.
Completing these courses at MHS can reduce the number of courses needed after high school to complete the transfer pathway
Important disclaimer:
Transferability depends on university policies.
This guide covers Minnesota State College and University (MnSCU) programs; it does not guarantee that all courses will transfer.
Elementary Education TRansfer Pathway
Elementary Education TRansfer Pathway
Begin your path to a career in teaching by completing foundational courses that transfer toward a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.
Special Education TRansfer Pathway
Special Education TRansfer Pathway
Prepare for a future in special education with coursework that builds essential skills and transfers toward a bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
Exercise Science TRansfer Pathway
Exercise Science TRansfer Pathway
Start building a strong foundation for a career in health, fitness, or sports science through transferable Exercise Science coursework.
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