Bristol Community College to UMass Dartmouth Health and Society Articulation Agreement
- Sending institution
- Bristol Community College, MA
- Transfer institution
- UMass Dartmouth
- Pathway type
- Standard transfer
- Transfer pathway
- General Studies, Health and Life Sciences to Health and Society
- Modality
- On-campus
- Agreement term
- Fall 2024
Admission and transfer requirements
- Complete the designated Bristol Community College associate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Meet all applicable MassTransfer requirements.
- Complete courses with a grade of C- or higher to guarantee transfer of credit under this agreement.
- Students with an associate degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible for a tuition credit.
- Students transfer with junior status for financial aid and registration purposes.
- Students will not be required to complete more than 68 additional credits to earn the UMass Dartmouth bachelor’s degree.
- Students must complete all applicable general education requirements. Most are fulfilled through the associate degree, with remaining requirements completed at UMass Dartmouth.
- Students must complete at least 30 credits at UMass Dartmouth, including at least 21 credits at the 300 or 400 level.
Course equivalencies
General and Elective Requirements
| Bristol Community College course or requirement | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 Composition I: College Writing | 3 | ENL 101 Critical Reading and Writing I | 3 |
| HLT 116 Introduction to Healthcare* | 3 | HLT 201 Introduction to Health and Society | 3 |
| CSS 101 College Success Seminar | 1 | CAS 101 Introduction to the Arts and Sciences | 1 |
| HST 111, HST 112, HST 113, or HST 114 | 3 | HST 103, HST 104, HST 115, or HST 116 | 3 |
| ENG 102 Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 | ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II | 3 |
| BIO 233 Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | BIO 221 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 223 Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 3 + 1 |
| MTH 119 Fundamental Statistics | 3 | MTH 147 Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101 Principles of Sociology | 3 | SOA 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BIO 121 Fundamentals of Biological Science I** | 4 | BIO 121 Introductory Biology I and BIO 131 Introductory Biology I Laboratory | 3 + 1 |
| COM 104, PHL 152, or SCI 125 | 3 | ENL 270, PHL 215, or SCI 800 | 3 |
| Multicultural and Social Perspectives elective | 3 | Humanities or Social Science elective | 3 |
| Information Literacy elective | 3 | Computer Science or Studio elective | 3 |
| Program electives | 21 | Equivalencies vary based on the courses selected. Students should consult an academic advisor before choosing electives. | 21 |
Total credits
- Bristol Community College
- 60 credits
- UMass Dartmouth
- 60 credits
Important notes
- Students must select HLT 116 Introduction to Healthcare for the Health and Sciences exploratory course requirement.
- Students must select BIO 121 Fundamentals of Biological Science I to fulfill the BIO 111 or BIO 121 requirement.
- BIO 122 and BIO 234 are strongly recommended as program electives.
- Program-elective equivalencies depend on the courses selected. Students should consult a UMass Dartmouth advisor before enrolling.
UMass Dartmouth Degree Completion Requirements
Students complete four foundational Health and Society requirements:
- HLT 211 Communicating About Health and Illness or ENL 264 Communicating in the Sciences
- HLT 316 Social Science Research Methods
- HLT 420 Health and Society Capstone
- HLT 450 Health and Society Internship
Bachelor of Arts students complete 21 credits of specialized instruction: six approved HLT electives at the 300 level and one approved HLT elective at the 200 or 300 level.
Bachelor of Science students complete 18 credits of specialized instruction through six approved HLT electives at the 300 level.