A student who has earned a bachelor's degree from another regionally accredited institution satisfies the EMU Core requirements by completing the following courses. They do not need to earn EMU Engage credits.
- Six semester hours focused on intercultural learning and understanding power, systems, and justice. (May be satisfied by previous courses related to intercultural learning, equity, or language acquisition.)
- CORE 300 Power, Systems, and Justice (3 SH)
- Language Learning (3 SH)
- NURS 426 Nursing and Family in Community (3 SH) (for students in second degree Nursing programs)
- ABP 260: Questions of Faith and Ethics (3 SH) OR NURS 310 A Conceptual Framework of Nursing (for students in second degree Nursing programs)
- CORE 301 Transfer Portfolio and CORE 402 Senior Portfolio (1 SH) OR NURS 439 Transition to Practice (for students in second degree Nursing programs)
The student must have completed at least one course in each of the following areas, either at EMU or at a previous college: natural science/mathematics, social/behavioral sciences, and fine arts/humanities.
A student whose first language is other than English may, upon assessment, be required to complete WRIT 135 College Writing II and/or a Communication Skills course.