COURSE EQUIVALENCY GUIDES

A U.S. student is defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen. All other students should select international.

A transfer student is defined as a student with any college/university coursework taken AFTER high school graduation.

Des Moines Area Community College

The Drake Curriculum

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General education at Drake University is called the Drake Curriculum and is required of all students.

Most courses are accepted by Drake at their DMACC semester hour value. The courses outlined will count toward satisfying the Drake Curriculum Area of Inquiry (AOI) requirements for majors in all of the colleges and schools at Drake University. If you plan to complete the DMACC A.A. degree, please work closely with your DMACC advisor or counselor to select courses which will also fulfill those requirements. Additional courses used to complete the DMACC A.A. degree will be evaluated by Drake according to the Course Equivalency Guide Articulation Agreement. A maximum of 66 semester hours of transfer credit from two-year institutions will be accepted. The Associate or Assistant Dean of the Drake college or school in which a student is enrolled will determine how each transferred course meets specific degree requirements.

Achievement guidelines are established in ten Areas of Inquiry (AOIs) that reflect the fundamental Drake Curriculum principles and emphasize responsible decision making and self-discipline. The approved Drake Curriculum course list for current Drake students can be accessed online.

To fulfill Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry (AOIs), 37-38 semester hours of course credit must be completed. The First Year Seminar and Senior Capstone requirements combined total 4-6 semester hours of credit. Total credit hours required to complete the entire Drake Curriculum: 41-44 semester hours. Transfer students are not required to complete all of the coursework prior to enrollment at Drake. In some cases, a course may be approved for more than one AOI. For example, BUS 185 is approved for both the Critical Thinking and Values and Ethics AOIs. In those cases, the course may be applied in only one area. These courses, however, may simultaneously count toward a specific college or major requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to keep course syllabi from transfer institutions so that a closer evaluation may be made in the event that a course may need to be re-evaluated for its applicability to the Drake Curriculum plan.

Drake University will also accept some AP, IB and CLEP subject tests to fulfill certain Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry. Please contact the Office of Admission or click here for more information.

First Year Seminar is waived with at least 30 hours of transfer credit.

How one may fulfill the Ten Areas of Inquiry by completing courses available at DMACC is outlined in the information that follows below.

Written Communication (WRIT) - choose one
Students will learn to read with discrimination and understanding and to write persuasively.

Critical Thinking (CRIT) - choose one
Students will learn to engage in critical inquiry.

Information Literacy (INFO) - choose one
Students will learn to acquire, analyze, interpret, and integrate information, employing appropriate technology to assist with these processes, and to understand the social and ethical implications of information use and misuse.

Artistic Experience (ARTS) - choose one
Students will learn to interpret and/or create art.

The artistic experience can also be fulfilled by combining any three credit hours of the following courses: MUA 101, MUA 120, MUA 147, MUA 121, MUS 143, MUS 150

Historical Consciousness (HIST) - choose two
Students will learn the history of different periods and geographic regions.
At least one of these two courses should offer breadth of coverage with respect to geographic area and the passage of time. For the second course students may choose a course from the approved list which offers greater depth with respect to a specific place, topic or time period. (* indicates breadth and depth; **indicates only depth)

International and Multicultural (MULT) - choose one
Students will learn to examine aspects of society in relation to nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, or culture, including the interactive nature of relations among peoples who differ according to those categories.

Life and Physical Science (LIFE, PHSC) - choose two, one from each category and at least one with a lab.
Students will gain sufficient understanding of the theory and experimental basis of the life/behavioral and physical sciences to read and comprehend scientific writings designed for an interested, knowledgeable audience.

One Life/Behavioral Science

One Physical Science

Quantitative (QUAN) - choose one
Students will learn to reason with the symbols and components of mathematical languages as well as effectively use the principles that underlie these operations.

Values and Ethics (VE) - choose one
Students will learn to recognize ethical issues and to reflect critically upon the demands of conscience.

The Engaged Citizen (CITZ)
This requirement will be fulfilled through Drake course work that challenges students to critically reflect upon the social, economic or political institutions and issues that shape the choices they will face as citizens. Instructors will provide students with opportunities to model democratic practices or public engagement through participatory activities organized in the classroom and/or community. Engaged Citizen courses require sophomore standing (students must have 30 or more credit hours). This change is effective fall 2007. 

Des Moines Area Community College

The Drake Curriculum

PRINTABLE VERSION

General education at Drake University is called the Drake Curriculum and is required of all students.

Most courses are accepted by Drake at their DMACC semester hour value. The courses outlined will count toward satisfying the Drake Curriculum Area of Inquiry (AOI) requirements for majors in all of the colleges and schools at Drake University. If you plan to complete the DMACC A.A. degree, please work closely with your DMACC advisor or counselor to select courses which will also fulfill those requirements. Additional courses used to complete the DMACC A.A. degree will be evaluated by Drake according to the Course Equivalency Guide Articulation Agreement. A maximum of 66 semester hours of transfer credit from two-year institutions will be accepted. The Associate or Assistant Dean of the Drake college or school in which a student is enrolled will determine how each transferred course meets specific degree requirements.

Achievement guidelines are established in ten Areas of Inquiry (AOIs) that reflect the fundamental Drake Curriculum principles and emphasize responsible decision making and self-discipline. The approved Drake Curriculum course list for current Drake students can be accessed online.

To fulfill Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry (AOIs), 37-38 semester hours of course credit must be completed. The First Year Seminar and Senior Capstone requirements combined total 4-6 semester hours of credit. Total credit hours required to complete the entire Drake Curriculum: 41-44 semester hours. Transfer students are not required to complete all of the coursework prior to enrollment at Drake. In some cases, a course may be approved for more than one AOI. For example, BUS 185 is approved for both the Critical Thinking and Values and Ethics AOIs. In those cases, the course may be applied in only one area. These courses, however, may simultaneously count toward a specific college or major requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to keep course syllabi from transfer institutions so that a closer evaluation may be made in the event that a course may need to be re-evaluated for its applicability to the Drake Curriculum plan.

Drake University will also accept some AP, IB and CLEP subject tests to fulfill certain Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry. Please contact the Office of Admission or click here for more information.

First Year Seminar is waived with at least 30 hours of transfer credit.

How one may fulfill the Ten Areas of Inquiry by completing courses available at DMACC is outlined in the information that follows below.

Written Communication (WRIT) - choose one
Students will learn to read with discrimination and understanding and to write persuasively.

Critical Thinking (CRIT) - choose one
Students will learn to engage in critical inquiry.

Information Literacy (INFO) - choose one
Students will learn to acquire, analyze, interpret, and integrate information, employing appropriate technology to assist with these processes, and to understand the social and ethical implications of information use and misuse.

Artistic Experience (ARTS) - choose one
Students will learn to interpret and/or create art.

The artistic experience can also be fulfilled by combining any three credit hours of the following courses: MUA 101, MUA 120, MUA 147, MUA 121, MUS 143, MUS 150

Historical Consciousness (HIST) - choose two
Students will learn the history of different periods and geographic regions.
At least one of these two courses should offer breadth of coverage with respect to geographic area and the passage of time. For the second course students may choose a course from the approved list which offers greater depth with respect to a specific place, topic or time period. (* indicates breadth and depth; **indicates only depth)

International and Multicultural (MULT) - choose one
Students will learn to examine aspects of society in relation to nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, or culture, including the interactive nature of relations among peoples who differ according to those categories.

Life and Physical Science (LIFE, PHSC) - choose two, one from each category and at least one with a lab.
Students will gain sufficient understanding of the theory and experimental basis of the life/behavioral and physical sciences to read and comprehend scientific writings designed for an interested, knowledgeable audience.

One Life/Behavioral Science

One Physical Science

Quantitative (QUAN) - choose one
Students will learn to reason with the symbols and components of mathematical languages as well as effectively use the principles that underlie these operations.

Values and Ethics (VE) - choose one
Students will learn to recognize ethical issues and to reflect critically upon the demands of conscience.

The Engaged Citizen (CITZ)
This requirement will be fulfilled through Drake course work that challenges students to critically reflect upon the social, economic or political institutions and issues that shape the choices they will face as citizens. Instructors will provide students with opportunities to model democratic practices or public engagement through participatory activities organized in the classroom and/or community. Engaged Citizen courses require sophomore standing (students must have 30 or more credit hours). This change is effective fall 2007. 

Des Moines Area Community College

The Drake Curriculum

PRINTABLE VERSION

General education at Drake University is called the Drake Curriculum and is required of all students.

Most courses are accepted by Drake at their DMACC semester hour value. The courses outlined will count toward satisfying the Drake Curriculum Area of Inquiry (AOI) requirements for majors in all of the colleges and schools at Drake University. If you plan to complete the DMACC A.A. degree, please work closely with your DMACC advisor or counselor to select courses which will also fulfill those requirements. Additional courses used to complete the DMACC A.A. degree will be evaluated by Drake according to the Course Equivalency Guide Articulation Agreement. A maximum of 66 semester hours of transfer credit from two-year institutions will be accepted. The Associate or Assistant Dean of the Drake college or school in which a student is enrolled will determine how each transferred course meets specific degree requirements.

Achievement guidelines are established in ten Areas of Inquiry (AOIs) that reflect the fundamental Drake Curriculum principles and emphasize responsible decision making and self-discipline. The approved Drake Curriculum course list for current Drake students can be accessed online.

To fulfill Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry (AOIs), 37-38 semester hours of course credit must be completed. The First Year Seminar and Senior Capstone requirements combined total 4-6 semester hours of credit. Total credit hours required to complete the entire Drake Curriculum: 41-44 semester hours. Transfer students are not required to complete all of the coursework prior to enrollment at Drake. In some cases, a course may be approved for more than one AOI. For example, BUS 185 is approved for both the Critical Thinking and Values and Ethics AOIs. In those cases, the course may be applied in only one area. These courses, however, may simultaneously count toward a specific college or major requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to keep course syllabi from transfer institutions so that a closer evaluation may be made in the event that a course may need to be re-evaluated for its applicability to the Drake Curriculum plan.

Drake University will also accept some AP, IB and CLEP subject tests to fulfill certain Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry. Please contact the Office of Admission or click here for more information.

First Year Seminar is waived with at least 30 hours of transfer credit.

How one may fulfill the Ten Areas of Inquiry by completing courses available at DMACC is outlined in the information that follows below.

Written Communication (WRIT) - choose one
Students will learn to read with discrimination and understanding and to write persuasively.

Critical Thinking (CRIT) - choose one
Students will learn to engage in critical inquiry.

Information Literacy (INFO) - choose one
Students will learn to acquire, analyze, interpret, and integrate information, employing appropriate technology to assist with these processes, and to understand the social and ethical implications of information use and misuse.

Artistic Experience (ARTS) - choose one
Students will learn to interpret and/or create art.

The artistic experience can also be fulfilled by combining any three credit hours of the following courses: MUA 101, MUA 120, MUA 147, MUA 121, MUS 143, MUS 150

Historical Consciousness (HIST) - choose two
Students will learn the history of different periods and geographic regions.
At least one of these two courses should offer breadth of coverage with respect to geographic area and the passage of time. For the second course students may choose a course from the approved list which offers greater depth with respect to a specific place, topic or time period. (* indicates breadth and depth; **indicates only depth)

International and Multicultural (MULT) - choose one
Students will learn to examine aspects of society in relation to nationality, race, ethnicity, gender, or culture, including the interactive nature of relations among peoples who differ according to those categories.

Life and Physical Science (LIFE, PHSC) - choose two, one from each category and at least one with a lab.
Students will gain sufficient understanding of the theory and experimental basis of the life/behavioral and physical sciences to read and comprehend scientific writings designed for an interested, knowledgeable audience.

One Life/Behavioral Science

One Physical Science

Quantitative (QUAN) - choose one
Students will learn to reason with the symbols and components of mathematical languages as well as effectively use the principles that underlie these operations.

Values and Ethics (VE) - choose one
Students will learn to recognize ethical issues and to reflect critically upon the demands of conscience.

The Engaged Citizen (CITZ)
This requirement will be fulfilled through Drake course work that challenges students to critically reflect upon the social, economic or political institutions and issues that shape the choices they will face as citizens. Instructors will provide students with opportunities to model democratic practices or public engagement through participatory activities organized in the classroom and/or community. Engaged Citizen courses require sophomore standing (students must have 30 or more credit hours). This change is effective fall 2007.