Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transfer: College-University program provides you with the opportunity to complete courses for which you can gain credit from College of the North Atlantic and Memorial University of Newfoundland. It has been developed through an agreement with Memorial; courses identified in this section are developed in collaboration with Memorial’s respective departments. In the areas of curriculum content and testing methodologies, these courses are identical. Students who successfully complete any of our CAS Transfer courses will receive a transfer of credit to the corresponding course at Memorial: your CNA transcript will reflect the numerical grade you receive; however, on a Memorial transcript the course will reflect a transfer credit statement (no numeric grade).
Notes:
i. Please check the course offerings available at the campus you plan to attend.
ii. Please check course prerequisites and co-requisites during advising/confirmation of enrolment. Course prerequisites and co-requisites must be met in order to confirm registration in the course.
iii. Students intending to apply to programs at Memorial that are competitive and selective may be required to complete courses that reflect a numerical grade, i.e. courses that MUST be completed at Memorial only. Please check with specific departments at Memorial regarding their admission eligibility requirements.
These introductory courses are designed for students intending to transfer to university after completion of their first year at College of the North Atlantic.
OBJECTIVES
- To enhance student access to courses that earn both University and College credits.
- To provide an opportunity for students to gain University course credit at locations close to their home communities.
- To allow students to choose career paths with maximum recognition of credit for work completed.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. High School
Provincial High School Graduation with 60% overall average in the following courses (or equivalents):
i. English 3201 or English 3202
ii. Mathematics (2 credits) chosen from
Advanced: 3200
Academic: 3201
And
2 credits chosen from
Advanced: 2200
Academic: 2201
iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from the following:
Biology 3201
Chemistry 3202
Physics 3204
Earth Systems 3209
The remaining two credits may be selected from 2000 level courses in the above noted subject areas or from Science 1206.
iv. Social Studies or a Modern/Classical Language (MCL) – one of the following:
a. Social Studies 3201, or equivalent
b. Sciences Humaines 3231
c. Two credits at the 3000 level in Religious Studies, French, or other MCL.
2. College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
Note: It is important that College Transition students who intend to enroll in the CAS Transfer program check course requirements for their intended post-secondary plans. It is strongly recommended that College Transition Certificate students complete:
i. Math Fundamentals
MA1040 and
MA1041
ii. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three combinations:
a. Introductory Biology
BL1025 and
BL1026
b. Introductory Chemistry
CH1035 and
CH1036
c. Introductory Physics
PH1055 and
PH1056
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses:
i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Science from one of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above has been completed.
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to
Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER FOR CAS TRANSFER MATHEMATICS COURSES
Students who have completed Math 3200 (Advanced Mathematics) or Math 3201 (Academic Mathematics) in high school and are enrolling in CAS Transfer math courses will need to write the math placement test (MPT) as outlined in the chart below. Students who have completed
MA1041 in CAS Transition do not need to write the MPT.
These requirements are effective commencing Fall 2023.
CAS Transfer Courses |
Requirements to Register |
MA1120/1121
(Finite Mathematics) |
A grade of 50% or greater in Math 3201 or Math 3200, and at least 50% on the MPT1 OR
A grade of 50% or greater in MA10412 |
MA1104
(Pre-Calculus) |
A grade of 50% or greater in Math 3201 or Math 3200, and at least 55% on the MPT1 OR
A grade of 50% or greater in MA10412 |
MA1130
(Calculus I) |
A grade of 50% or greater in Math 3200 and at least 75% on the MPT1 OR
A grade of 50% or greater in MA1104 |
MA1131
(Calculus II) |
A grade of 50% or greater in MA1130 or an acceptable score on the Calculus Placement Test (CPT) |
- Students who score below 40% on the MPT must successfully complete both MA10402 and MA10412 before being permitted to register for a CAS Transfer mathematics course.
- Students who obtain a mark between 40% and 49% on the MPT must satisfactorily complete MA10412 before registering for MA1120 or MA1121.
- Students who obtain a mark between 40% and 54% on the MPT must satisfactorily complete MA10412 before registering for MA1104.
- Students who obtain a mark below 74% on the MPT and wish to register for MA1130 must satisfactorily complete MA1104 before registering for MA1130. They must meet the entrance requirements for MA1104.
For a list of locations and times to write the MPT, please visit https://www.mun.ca/math/mathematics-placement-test-mpt/
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1 The MPT (Mathematics Placement Test) is a diagnostic test of basic skills in mathematics consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. It can only be written once, and the use of a calculator is not permitted.
2 MA1040 and
MA1041 are courses in the College’s CAS Transition program designed to strengthen students’ mathematical knowledge and skills. Students obtain credit in the College system, but the courses are not transferable to MUN.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
In order to complete the requirements of the Comprehensive Arts and Science Transfer: College-University Certificate program, students must complete 10 courses from the CAS Transfer: College-University suite of courses with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.00.
Note: For purposes of completion of the Certificate,
MA1670 Statistics and
EP1110 Introduction to Business may also be included in the CAS Transfer: College-University suite of courses. Students must also meet all qualification requirements for the awarding of a Certificate from the college.
Maximum number of CAS Transfer: College-University courses per semester (i.e. Fall; Winter) is five.