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Undergraduate


Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy

The School Dean or designee uses the following criteria to evaluate proposed transfer credits at the undergraduate level:

  • Completed at regionally or nationally accredited post-secondary institution
  • Do not exceed a maximum of 90 lower and upper division semester credits or 135 lower and upper division quarter credits unless programmatic accreditation requires otherwise.
  • Earned with a grade of “C-” or better unless otherwise indicated by program or accreditation.

The following chart shows the maximum number of credits that are allowed to transfer in an NU undergraduate program by type of credit. 

Type of Credits Maximum number of credits allowed in an NU Undergraduate program
Lower Division (towards an Associate Degree) 58.5 quarter credits (39 semester credits)
Lower Division (towards a Bachelor’s Degree) 103.5 quarter credits (69 semester credits)
Upper Division 40.5 quarter credits (27 semester credits)
Extension division from a regionally accredited institution 36 quarter credits (24 semester credits)
Vocational/Technical Courses 18 quarter credits (12 semester credits)
Physical Education Courses 9 quarter credits (6 semester credits)

Undergraduate Credit from Foreign Institutions

The University may accept transfer or waive credit if an official course-by-course evaluation from an approved credential evaluation agency is supplied. NU will accept credential evaluations through any evaluation agency accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). In addition, credential evaluations by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) are also accepted.

Prior Learning Credit 

National University recognizes knowledge is acquired in many different ways. In addition to the traditional classroom setting, mastery of college-level knowledge and skills may occur as a result of nontraditional learning experiences such as employment, military training and experience, noncollegiate training programs, advanced high school courses, and self-development. The University awards applicable credits earned for nontraditional prior learning, however, credit is not awarded simply for experience but for measurable college-level learning which includes knowledge, skills and competencies students have obtained as a result of their prior learning experiences. College credit may be granted on a case-by-case basis for prior learning only when it can be documented and falls within regular credit course offerings.

The maximum number of credits acceptable for non- collegiate learning is a cumulative total of up to 135 quarter credits (90 semester credits) for an associate degree or baccalaureate degree unless programmatic accreditation requires otherwise.

This maximum total is cumulative of all non-collegiate coursework. The credits may be from the following sources:

  • A maximum of 22.5 quarter credits (15 semester credits) may be earned for:
    • Excelsior College Examinations
    • Council for Adult Experiential Learning (CAEL) Portfolio
    • Departmental examinations at National University (Credit by Examination).
  • A maximum of 45 quarter credits (30 semester credits) of lower-division credit may be allowed for clinical courses for a registered nurse who is a graduate of a three-year hospital nursing school. Up to 22.5 quarter credits (15 semester credits) of additional lower-division credit may be granted for academically equivalent coursework.

American Council On Education (ACE) Credit Transfer

  • A maximum of 67.5 quarter credits (45 semester credits) may be earned at the lower-division by
  • College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations.
  • A maximum of 45 quarter credits (30 semester credits) may be earned at the lower-division level
  • for Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) or International Baccalaureate Examinations (IB).
  • DANTES independent study/credit by examination courses
  • Credit recommended in the National Guide to Credit Recommendations for Non-Collegiate
  • Courses (American Council on Education [ACE])
  • A maximum of up to 135 quarter credits (90 semester credits) may be allowed for military
  • experience and military schools that have been evaluated by ACE. An additional 9 quarter credits
  • of correspondence credit is available to active or veteran Marine Corps students.
  • Local, state, and federal law enforcement training recommended by ACE and such credit as is listed on a transcript from a regionally accredited college

More information on testing sites and preparation for CLEP exams exam or Excelsior College exams can be found at http://www.nu.edu/testingservices. Students can also contact the Testing Center at 858.541.7951 or email testingservices@nu.edu.

Prior Learning Credit Catagories

The University awards credit for:

A. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) www.collegeboard.com/clep

In accordance with American Council on Education (ACE) guidelines, successful completion of CLEP subject examinations credits can be applied to meet general education, preparation for the major, or general lower division elective credit.  In order to receive credit for CLEP examinations, an official CLEP transcript must be received by the Office of the Registrar.

Students who have taken a CLEP general examination prior to 2002 may use the credit toward general education requirements, as it applies, up to a maximum of 27 quarter credits or 18 semester credits.  National University does not accept transfer credits for the mathematics general CLEP examination.

B. Advanced Placement (AP) Exams www.collegeboard.com

As recommended by ACE, for AP Exams passed. An official transcript must be received for credit to be awarded.  The AP Code for National University is 0470.

C. International Baccalaureate (IB) www.ibo.org

To students who successfully obtain the International Baccalaureate Diploma demonstrating the completion of Higher-Level Examinations. No credit is awarded for IB standard-level passes. An official transcript must be received in order to award credit.

D. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)/DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) http://getcollegecredit.com

Credit for successful completion of DSST can be applied toward general education, preparation for the major, or general elective credit. Most tests grant 4.5 quarter credits (3 semester credits).  DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) demonstrates college-level learning acquired outside of the college classroom. DSST are available to military personnel through the Base Education Services Officer.  The DANTES code for National University is 7858.

E. Excelsior College Examinations

Credit for successful completion of an Excelsior College Examination can be applied toward general education, preparation for the major, or general lower-division elective credit. Most examinations grant 4.5 or 9 quarter credits (3 or 6 semester credits). The Excelsior College Examinations assess college-level competence acquired in non-campus settings in more than 40 arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing subjects.

F. SOPHIA Learning LLC. Courses sophia.org

In accordance with published ACE guidelines, successful completion of SOPHIA courses can be applied. In order to receive credit for SOPHIA courses, an official SOPHIA transcript must be received by the Office of the Registrar. Students should submit a Concurrent Enrollment e-Form four weeks prior to the start of a course to ensure the transferability of any external coursework.

G. StraighterLine Courses Straighterline.com

In accordance with published ACE guidelines, successful completion of StraighterLine courses can be applied. In order to receive credit for StraighterLine courses, an official StraighterLine transcript must be received by the Office of the Registrar. Student should submit a Concurrent Enrollment e-Form four weeks prior to the start of a course to ensure the transferability of any external coursework.

Prior Learning Credit Equivalency Chart

The chart below outlines the minimum score required, amount of credit, and what the credit is allowed for at the University, sorted by the specific prior learning credit category.

CLEP Exam Minimum Score (QTR) Credits (SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed For

American Government

50

4.5

3

POL 201

American Literature

50

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

Analyzing & Interpreting Literature

50

4.5

3

LIT 100

Biology

50

9

6

BIO 100 and Area A-G

Calculus

50

6

4

MTH 220

Chemistry

50

9

6

CHE 141 and CHE 142

College Algebra

50

4.5

3

MTH 216A

College Composition

50

9

6

ENG 102 and ENG 240

College Composition Modular

50

4.5

3

ENG 102

College Mathematics

50

9

6

Area B and Open Elective

English Literature

50

4.5

3

LIT 100

Financial Accounting

50

4.5

3

ACC 201 NOTE: Students in the BSACC must have completed this exam within the last 2 years.

French Language- Level 1

50

9

6

2 Area D: Language

French Language- Level 2

59

13.5

9

2 Area D: Language and Area A-G

German Language-Level 1

50

9

6

2 Area D: Language

German Language- Level 2

60

13.5

9

2 Area D: Language and Area A-G

History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 50 4.5 3

HIS 220A

History of the United States II: 1865 to Present

50

4.5

3

HIS 220B

Human Growth and Development

50

4.5

3

Area E

Humanities

50

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

Information Systems

50

4.5

3

Open Elective

Introduction to Educational Psychology

50

4.5

3

Open Elective

Introductory Business Law

50

4.5

3

LAW 204

Introductory Psychology

50

4.5

3

PSYC 100

Introductory Sociology

50

4.5

3

SOC 100

Natural Sciences

50

9

6

Area F Lecture & Area A-G

Precalculus

50

4.5

3

MTH 215

Principles of Macroeconomics

50

4.5

3

ECO 204

Principles of Management

50

4.5

3

Open Elective

Principles of Marketing

50

4.5

3

Open Elective

Principles of Microeconomics

50

4.5

3

ECO 203

Social Sciences and History

50

9

6

2 Area E

Spanish Language – Level 1

50

9

6

SPN 100 and SPN 101

Spanish Language – Level 2

63

13.5

9

SPN 100, SPN 101, SPN 200

Spanish with Writing – Level 1

50

9

6

SPN 100 and SPN 101

Spanish with Writing – Level 2

65

18

12

SPN 100, SPN 101, and SPN 200

Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648

50

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present

50

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

 

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam

Minimum Score

(QTR) Credits

(SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed For

Art History

3

4.5

3

ART 100

Biology

3

12

8

BIO 100, BIO 100A and 1 Area A-G

Calculus AB

3

6

4

MTH 220

Calculus BC

3

12

8

MTH 220 and MTH 221

Chemistry

3

12

8

CHE 101, CHE 101A and 1 Area A-G

Chinese Language and Culture

3

12

8

2 Area D: Language

Computer Science A

3

6

4

1 Area D: Language

English Language/Composition

3

9

6

ENG 102 and ENG 240

English Language/Composition

3

9

6

ENG 102 and LIT 100

European History

3

9

6

2 Area E

French Language

3

9

6

2 Area D: Language

French Language

4

13.5

9

3 Area D: Language and 1 Area A-G

French Language

5

18

12

3 Area D: Language and 1 Area A-G

German Language

3

18

6

2 Area D: Language

Human Geography

3

4.5

3

1 Area E

Italian Language and Culture

3

9

8

2 Area D: Humanities

Japanese Language and Culture

3

9

8

2 Area D: Humanities

Latin

3

9

8

2 Area D: Language

Macroeconomics

3

4.5

3

ECO 204

Microeconomics

3

4.5

3

ECO 203

Music Theory

3

4.5

3

Area D: Arts

Music Theory

4 9 6 2 Area D:Arts

Physics 1

3

6

4

PHS 171 and Area F Lab

Physics 2: Algebra-Based

3

6

4

PHS 172 and Area F Lab

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

3

6

4

PHS 231 and Area F Lab

Physics C: Mechanics

3

6

4

PHS 232 and Area F Lab

Psychology

3

4.5

3

PSY 100

Research

3

4.5

3

1 Open Elective

Research

4

9

6

2 Open Electives

Seminar

3

4.5

3

1 Open Elective

Seminar

4

9

6

2 Open Electives

Spanish Language and Culture

3

9

6

2 Area D: Language

Spanish Language and Culture

4

13.5

9

3 Area D: Language

Spanish Language and Culture

5

18

12

3 Area D: Language and 1 Area A-G

Spanish Language and Culture

3

13.5

9

3 Area D: Humanities

Spanish Language and Culture

4

18

12

3 Area D: Humanities and 1 Area A-G

Statistics

3

4.5

3

MTH 210

United States History

3

9

6

HIS 220A and HIS 220B

World History

3

9

6

HIS 233 and HIS 234

World History: Modern

3 9 6 HIS 233 and HIS 234

 

International Baccalaureate Higher Level

Score Required

(QTR) Credits

(SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed for (IB HL) Exams

Biology

4-7

9

6

BIO 161 and BIO 162

Business & Management

4-7

9

6

Open Elective

Chemistry

4-7

9

6

CHE 141 and CHE 142

Computer Science

4-7

9

6

Open Elective

Design Technology

4-7

9

6

Open Elective

Economics

4-7

9

6

ECO 203 and ECO 204

Film

4-7

9

6

Open Elective

French A2

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area D: Language

Geography

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area A-G

German A2

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area D: Language

History

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area E and General Ed Area A-G

Japanese A2

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area D: Language

Language A: Language and Literature

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area A1 and LIT 100

Mathematics or Further Mathematics

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area B and General Ed Area A-G

Music

4-7

9

6

Open Elective

Physics

4-7

9

6

PHS 171 and PHS 172

Spanish A2

4-7

9

6

SPN 200 and SPN 201

Spanish B

4-7

9

6

SPN 200 and SPN 201

Theatre Arts

4-7

9

6

General Ed Area D: Arts

Visual Arts

4-7

9

6

Open Elective

 

DSST Examinations (Lower Division)

Minimum Score

 (QTR) Credits

(SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed For

A History of the Vietnam War

400

4.5

3

Area E

Art of the Western World

400

4.5

3

Area D: Art

Astronomy

400

4.5

3

Area A-G

Business Ethics and Society

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Business Mathematics

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Computing and Information Technology (formerly Introduction to Computing)

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Criminal Justice

400

4.5

3

Area E

Environmental Science

400

4.5

3

Area A-G

Ethics in America

400

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

Ethics in Technology

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Foundations of Education

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Fundamentals of College Algebra

400

4.5

3

Area B

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

General Anthropology

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Health and Human Development (formerly Here’s to your Health)

400

4.5

3

COH 100

History of the Soviet Union (former Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union)

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Human Resource Management

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Introduction to Business

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Introduction to Geography

400

4.5

3

Area E

Introduction to Geology

400

4.5

3

Area A-G

Introduction to Law Enforcement

400 4.5 3 Open Elective

Introduction to World Religions

400

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

Lifespan Developmental Psychology

400

4.5

3

Area E

Management Information Systems

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Math for Liberal Arts

400 4.5 3 Area B

Organizational Behavior

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Principles of Advance English Composition

400

4.5

3

ENG 240

Personal Finance

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Principles of Finance

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Principles of Statistics

400

4.5

3

MTH 210

Principles of Supervision

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Substance Abuse (former Drug & Alcohol Abuse)

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Technical Writing

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

The Civil War and Reconstruction

400

4.5

3

Area E

DSST Examinations (Upper Division)

Minimum Score

(QTR) Credits

(SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed For

Fundamentals of Counseling

400

4.5

3

Open Elective

Money and Banking

48

4.5

3

ECO 447

Principles of Public Speaking

400

4.5

3

UD COM 103

 

Sophia Course Code and Title

Minimum Score

(QTR) Credits

(SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed For

PHIL 1001 Ancient Greek Philosophers

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

REL 1001 Approaches to Studying Religions

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

ARTHIST 1001 Art History I

70%

4.5

3

ART 100

ARTHIST 1002 Art History II

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Arts

BUSLAW 1001 Business Law

70%

4.5

3

LAW 204

CA 1001 College Algebra

70%

4.5

3

MTH 216A

COLLEGE 1001 College Readiness

70%

4.5

3

Area G

SOPH-0034 Communication at Work

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

COMM 1010 Workplace Communication

70% 4.5 3 Open Elective

CONRES 1001 Conflict Resolution

70%

1.5

1

Open Elective

BUS 1200 Developing Effective Teams

70%

1.5

1

Open Elective

ENG 1001 English Composition I

70%

4.5

3

ENG 102

ENG 1002 English Composition II

70%

4.5

3

ENG 240

ENVS 1001 Environment Science

70%

4.5

3

Area A-G

CONRES 1000 Essentials of Managing Conflict

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

CA 0050 Foundations of College Algebra

70%

4.5

3

MTH 12A/12B, REMEDIAL

ENG 0050 Foundations of English Composition

70%

4.5

3

NONE, REMEDIAL

ST 0050 Foundations of Statistics

70%

3

2

MTH 210

HUMBIO 1001 Human Biology

70%

4.5

3

BIO 110

BUS 1001 Introduction to Business

70%

4.5

3

BUS 100 

PHIL 1002 Introduction to Ethics

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

CS 1001 Introduction to Information Technology

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology

70%

4.5

3

PSYC 100

CS 1011 Introduction to Relational Databases

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

SOC 1001 Introduction to Sociology

70%

4.5

3

SOC 100

STAT 1001 Introduction to Statistics

70%

4.5

3

MTH 210 

CS 1005 Introduction to Web Development

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

IT Career Exploration

70%

1.5

1

Open Elective

ECON 1001 Macroeconomics

70%

4.5

3

ECO 204

ECON 1002 Microeconomics

70%

4.5

3

ECO 203

FIN 1001 Principles of Finance

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

PM 1001 Project Management

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

COMM 1002 Public Speaking

70%

4.5

3

COM 103

PSYC 1010 Smarter Decisions Through Psychology

70%

4.5

3

PSYC 100

SUCCESS 1001 Student Success

70%

1.5

1

Open Elective

ECON 1010 Taking Charge of Your Economic Future

70%

1.5

1

Open Elective

ENG 1020 The Power of Persuasion

70%

4.5

3

ENG 240

HIST 1001 US History I

70%

4.5

3

HIS 220A

HIST 1002 US History II

70%

4.5

3

HIS 220B

HIST 1010 US. History: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future

70%

4.5

3

Area E

VISCOMM 1001 Visual Communications

70%

4.5

3

COM 220

 

StraighterLine Course

Minimum Score

(QTR) Credits

(SEM) Credits

Transfer Credit Allowed For

ACC 150 – Managerial Accounting

70%

4.5

3

ACC 202

ACC 151 – Financial Accounting

70%

4.5

3

UD ACC

ANTH 101 – Cultural Anthropology

70%

4.5

3

Area E

BIO 101 – Introduction to Biology

70%

4.5

3

BIO 101

BIO 101L – Introduction to Biology Lab

70%

1.5

1

BIO 101A

BIO 201 – Anatomy & Physiology I

70%

4.5

3

Area F Lecture

BIO 201L – Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

70%

1.5

1

Area F Lab

BIO 202 – Anatomy & Physiology II

70%

4.5

3

Area F Lecture

BIO 202L – Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

70%

1.5

1

Area F Lab

BIO 250 – Microbiology

70%

4.5

3

Area F Lecture

BIO 250L – Microbiology Lab

70%

1.5

1

Area F Lab

BUS 101 – Introduction to Business

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

BUS 105 – Business Communication

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

BUS 106 – Business Ethics

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

BUS 110 – Business Law

70%

4.5

3

LAW 204

BUS 120 – Organizational Behavior

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

BUS 201 – Principles of Management

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

CHEM 101 – General Chemistry I

70%

4.5

3

CHE 101

CHEM 101L – Gen Chem I Lab

70%

1.5

1

CHE 101A

CIV 101 – Western Civilization I

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

CIV 102 – Western Civilization II

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

CIV 103 – Survey of World History

70%

4.5

3

Area E

CJ 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice

70%

4.5

3

Area E

COM 101 – Introduction to Communication

70%

4.5

3

Area A3

CS 101 – Introduction to Programming

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Language

ECON 101 – Macroeconomics

70%

4.5

3

ECO 204

ECON 102 – Microeconomics

70%

4.5

3

ECO 203

ENG 101 – English Composition I

70%

4.5

3

ENG 102

ENG 102 – English Composition II

70%

4.5

3

ENG 240

ENV 101 MH – Introduction to Environmental Science

70%

4.5

3

Area A-G

FIN 101 – Personal Finance

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

IT 101 – Information Technology Fundamentals

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

IT 102 – Software Development Fundamentals

70%

3

2

Open Elective

IT 103 – Networking Fundamentals

70%

3

2

Open Elective

IT 104 – Database Administration Fundamentals

70%

3

2

Open Elective

IT 150 – Introduction to Personal Computer Maintenance

70%

6

4

Open Elective

IT 151 – Introduction to Networking

70%

4.5

3

CYB 202

MAT 101 – College Algebra

70%

4.5

3

MTH 216A

MAT 150 – Business Statistics

70%

4.5

3

MTH 210

MAT 201 – Precalculus

70%

4.5

3

MTH 215

MAT 202 – Introduction to Statistics

70%

4.5

3

MTH 210

MAT 250 – General Calculus I

70%

6

4

MTH 220

MAT 251 – General Calculus II

70%

6

4

MTH 221

MED 101 – First Aid/CPR

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

MEDTERM101 – Medical Terminology

70%

4.5

3

COH 150

NUTRI 101 – Intro to Nutrition

70%

4.5

3

Area G

PE 101 – Personal Fitness & Wellness

70%

4.5

3

COH 100

PHARM 103 – Pharmacology

70%

4.5

3

Open Elective

PHL 101 – Intro to Philosophy

70%

4.5

3

PHL 100

PHY 250 - General Physics I

70%

4.5

3

PHS 171

PHY 250L – General Physics I Lab

70%

4.5

3

Area F Lab

POL S101 – American Government

70%

4.5

3

POL 201

PSY 120 - Lifespan Development

70 4.5 3 Area E

PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology

70%

4.5

3

PSY 100

REL 101 – Introduction to Religion

70%

4.5

3

Area D: Humanities

SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology

70%

4.5

3

SOC 100

SPAN 101 – Spanish I

70%

6

4

SPN 100

SPAN 102 – Spanish II

70%

6

4

SPN 101

SUCCESS 101 – Student Success

70%

4.5

3

Area G

US HIST 101 – United States History I

70%

4.5

3

HIS 220A

US HIST 102 – United States History II

70%

4.5

3

HIS 220B

Paralegal Transfer Credit Policy

Students may receive credit for up to thirty percent (30%) of their legal specialty courses by transferring in coursework taken at another college or university, if approved by the Program Director or a qualified faculty member. Students transferring from American Bar Association (ABA) approved programs for which there is an existing articulation agreement may receive credit for up to fifty percent (50%) of their legal specialty coursework. Approval can be obtained by: 

  • An articulation agreement established through National University and the student’s prior college or university, or 
  • Submission of a petition for transfer credit by the student to the Office of the Registrar, which will include: 
    • The name of the prior college or university, 
    • Whether or not the prior program is ABA approved, and 
    • For each course taken in the prior program for which credit is sought: 
      • The name of the course, 
      • The course description, 
      • The course syllabus, 
      • Documentation of the number of hours the course was offered in synchronous and/or asynchronous format, if not included in the syllabus, and 
      • Certification of the student’s final grade in the course (typically via a transcript from the prior institution). 

Petitions will be reviewed by the Program Director or a qualified faculty member. Credit will only be granted if the course is equivalent in content, length, and nature to a National University course, the student has earned a grade of C or better, and the course was taken within the last ten (10) years. Additionally, students must still complete at least nine (9) semester credits or the equivalent of legal specialty courses through synchronous instruction and may be further limited in transfer credits to satisfy this requirement. 

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Transfer Credit Policy

The School Dean or designee uses the following criteria to evaluate proposed transfer credits at the graduate-level:

  •  Completed within five (5) years prior to acceptance at the University, while enrolled at a regionally or nationally accredited institution
  •  Credits must be earned with a grade of “B” or better or an equivalent satisfactory grade
  •  A maximum of three (3) semester credits may be transferred from a graduate-level program to the University’s Post-Baccalaureate certificate programs
  •  Must be equivalent to coursework as demonstrated by the transfer course description

 Note: The  Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate may accept a maximum of 12 semester credit hours in transfer credit toward the certificate program for graduate coursework completed toward graduate degree at an accredited college or university with a grade of “B” or better. Transfer credit is only awarded for course work that is evaluated to be substantially equivalent in content to the required course work in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate.

 Note: Credits earned at the University have the same time limits stated above for migration and application to current programs and degree plans, based on the date the corresponding course grade was posted.