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 67.5 quarter credits (45 semester credits) may be earned by:
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations at the lower-division.
- A maximum of 45 quarter credits (30 semester credits) may be earned by:
- Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) at the lower-division level.
- International Baccalaureate Examinations (IB) at the lower-division level.
- Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) & DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST).
- Credit recommended in the ACE National Guide for Non-Collegiate credit.
- 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.
- 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.
More information on testing sites and preparation for CLEP 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 Categories
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. 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
In accordance with published ACE guidelines, AP Exams successfully passed are awarded as listed below. 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 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. 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. 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 charts below outline the minimum score requirements, credit amounts, and applicable uses of credit at NU, categorized by specific prior learning credit types. If not listed in a chart, please search the National University Course Equivalency Site.
| CLEP Exam |
Minimum Score |
(QTR) Units |
(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 & Area A-G
|
|
Calculus
|
50
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 220
|
|
Chemistry
|
50
|
9
|
6
|
CHE 141 & CHE 142
|
|
College Algebra
|
50
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 216A
|
|
College Composition
|
50
|
9
|
6
|
ENG 102 & ENG 240
|
|
College Composition Modular
|
50
|
4.5
|
3
|
ENG 102
|
|
College Mathematics
|
50
|
9
|
6
|
Area B & Open Elective
*Earned prior to 5/1/2023
|
|
College Mathematics
|
50 |
4.5 |
3 |
Area B - Math
*Earned after 4/30/2023
|
|
English Literature
|
50 |
4.5 |
3 |
LIT 100
*Earned prior to 2/1/2024
|
|
English Literature
|
50
|
9
|
6
|
LIT 100 & Area D - Humanities
*Earned after 1/31/2024
|
|
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
|
50-58
|
9
|
6
|
2 Area D - Language
|
|
French Language- Level 2
|
59
|
13.5
|
9
|
2 Area D - Languages & 1 Area A-G
|
|
German Language-Level 1
|
50-59
|
9
|
6
|
2 Area D - Language
|
|
German Language- Level 2
|
60
|
13.5
|
9
|
2 Area D - Languages & 1 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 - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
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
|
2 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 - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Spanish Language – Level 1
|
50-62
|
9
|
6
|
SPN 100 & SPN 101
|
|
Spanish Language – Level 2
|
63
|
13.5
|
9
|
SPN 100, SPN 101, SPN 200
|
|
Spanish with Writing – Level 1
|
50-64
|
9
|
6
|
SPN 100 & SPN 101
|
|
Spanish with Writing – Level 2
|
65
|
18
|
12
|
SPN 100, SPN 101, SPN 200, & 1 Area A-G
|
|
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) Units
|
(SEM) Credits
|
Transfer Credit Allowed For
|
|
2-D Art and Design
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
ART 200
|
|
3-D Art and Design
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
African American Studies
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Art History
|
3
|
9
|
6
|
ART 225 & Area D - Arts
|
|
Biology
|
3
|
6
|
4
|
BIO 100 & BIO 100A
*Earned after 10/31/2021
|
|
Biology
|
3 |
12 |
8 |
BIO 100, BIO 100A & Open Elective
*Earned prior to 11/1/2021 |
|
Calculus AB
|
3
|
6
|
4
|
MTH 220
|
|
Calculus BC
|
3
|
12
|
8
|
MTH 220 & MTH 221
|
|
Chemistry
|
3
|
6
|
4
|
CHE 101 & CHE 101A
*Earned after 10/31/2021
|
|
Chemistry
|
4
|
12
|
8
|
CHE 101, CHE 101A, Area A-G
|
|
Chemistry
|
3
|
12
|
8
|
CHE 101, CHE 101A, Area A-G
*Earned prior to 11/1/2021
|
|
Chinese Language and Culture
|
3
|
12
|
8
|
Area D - Humanities (3) & 2-Area D - Languages (9)
|
|
Chinese Language and Culture
|
4
|
18
|
12
|
2-Area D - Humanities (9) & 2-Area D - Languages (9)
|
|
Chinese Language and Culture
|
5
|
24
|
16
|
2-Area D - Humanities (9), 2-Area D - Languages (9), Area A-G (6)
|
|
Comparative Government and Politics
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavior Sciences
|
|
Computer Science A
|
3
|
6
|
4
|
Area D - Languages
|
|
Computer Science Principles
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Drawing
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Arts
|
|
English Language and Composition
|
3
|
9
|
6
|
ENG 102 & ENG 240
|
|
English Literature and Composition
|
3
|
9 |
6 |
ENG 102 & LIT 100
|
| European History |
3 |
9 |
6
|
2-Area E – Social/Behavior Sciences |
|
Environmental Science
|
3
|
4.5 |
3
|
Area A-G
|
|
French Language and Culture
|
3 |
9 |
6 |
1-Area D - Humanities & 1-Area D - Languages
|
|
French Language and Culture
|
4
|
13.5
|
9
|
1-Area D - Humanities (4.5) & 2-Area D - Languages (9)
|
|
French Language and Culture
|
5
|
18
|
12
|
2-Area D - Humanities (9) & 2-Area D - Languages (9)
|
|
Human Geography
|
3
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Macroeconomics
|
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
ECO 204 |
|
Microeconomics
|
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
ECO203 |
|
Music Theory
|
4 |
4.5 |
3 |
1-Area D - Arts |
|
Music Theory
|
3 |
9 |
6 |
2-Area D - Arts |
|
Physics 1: Algebra-Based
|
3 |
6 |
4 |
PHS 171 & Area F - Lab
|
|
Physics 2: Algebra-Based
|
3 |
6 |
4 |
PHS 172 & Area F - Lab
|
|
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
|
3 |
6 |
4 |
PHS 232 & Area F - Lab
|
|
Physics C: Mechanics
|
3 |
6 |
4 |
PHS 231 & Area F - Lab
|
|
Precalculus
|
3 |
6 |
4 |
MTH 215 |
|
Psychology
|
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
PSYC 100 |
|
Research
|
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective
|
|
Research
|
4 |
9 |
6 |
Open Elective |
|
Seminar
|
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
Seminar
|
4 |
9 |
6 |
2 - Open Elective |
|
Spanish Language and Culture
|
3 |
9 |
6 |
SPN 100 & SPN 101
|
|
Spanish Language and Culture
|
4 |
13.5 |
9 |
SPN 100, SPN 101 & SPN 200
|
|
Spanish Language and Culture
|
5 |
18 |
12 |
SPN 100, SPN 101, SPN 200, & 1 Area D - Humanities
|
|
Spanish Literature and Culture
|
3 |
13.5 |
9 |
SPN 100, SPN 101, & SPN 200
|
|
Spanish Literature and Culture
|
4 |
18 |
12 |
SPN 100, SPN 101, SPN 200, & Area D - Humanities |
|
Spanish Literature and Culture
|
5 |
22.5 |
15 |
SPN 100, SPN 101, SPN 200, Area D - Languages, & Area D - Humanities |
| Statistics |
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
MTH 210
|
| United States Government and Politics |
3 |
4.5 |
3 |
POL 201
|
| United States History |
3 |
9 |
6 |
HIS 220A & HIS 220B
|
| World History: Modern |
3 |
9 |
6 |
HIS 233 & HIS 234
|
| International Baccalaureate Exam |
Score Required
|
(QTR) Units
|
(SEM) Credits
|
Transfer Credit Allowed for (IB HL) Exams
|
|
Group 1:
Studies in Language & Literature
|
Language A: Language and Literature
(any language other than English)
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Languages & Area D - Humanities
|
|
Language A: Literature
(any language other than English)
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Humanities
|
|
Group 2:
Language Acquisition
|
Language B: French
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Languages & Area D - Humanities
|
|
Language B: German
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Languages & Area D - Humanities
|
|
Language B: Spanish
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
SPN 200 & Area D - Humanities
|
|
Group 3:
Individuals and Societies
|
Business & Management
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Open Elective
|
|
Digital Society
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Open Elective & Area D - Humanities
|
|
Economics
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
ECO 203 & ECO 204
|
|
Geography
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area A-G & Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Global Politics
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
History
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Language and Culture
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Humanities & Area D - Languages
|
|
Philosophy
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Humanities
|
|
Psychology
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Social and Cultural Anthropology
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Area D - Humanities
|
|
Group 4:
Sciences
|
Biology
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
BIO 161 & BIO 162
|
|
Chemistry
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
CHE 141 & CHE 142
|
|
Computer Science
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Open Elective
|
|
Design Technology
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
Open Elective
|
|
Physics
|
4-7
|
9
|
6
|
PHS 171 & PHS 172
|
|
Sports, Exercise and Health Science
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area F - Science Lec/Lab & Open Elective |
|
Group 5:
Mathematics
|
Math: Analysis & Approaches
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area B - Math |
|
Math: Applications & Interpretation
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area B - Math |
|
Group 6:
The Arts
|
Dance
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area D - Arts
|
|
Film
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area D - Arts |
|
Music
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area D - Arts |
|
Theater Arts
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area D - Arts |
|
Visual Arts
|
4-7 |
9 |
6 |
Area D - Arts |
|
DSST Examinations (Lower Division)
|
Minimum Score
|
(QTR) Units
|
(SEM) Credits
|
Transfer Credit Allowed For
|
|
A History of the Vietnam War
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Art of the Western World
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Arts
|
|
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
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Criminal Justice
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
CJA 230
|
|
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
|
|
Fundamentals of College Algebra
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area B - Math
|
|
Fundamentals of Counseling
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
*Earned prior to 12/1/2021
|
|
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
*Earned after 11/30/2021
|
|
Health and Human Development
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
COH 100
|
|
History of the Soviet Union
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
*Earned after 1/31/2020
|
|
Human Resource Management
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Human/Cultural Geography
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Introduction to Business
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Introduction to Geography
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Introduction to Geology
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area A-G
|
|
Introduction to Law Enforcement
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
CJA 229
|
|
Introduction to World Religions
|
400+ |
4.5 |
3 |
Area D - Humanities
|
|
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
|
400+ |
4.5 |
3 |
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
*Earned prior to 12/1/2021
|
|
Management Information Systems
|
400 |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective
|
|
Math for Liberal Arts
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area B - Math
|
|
Organizational Behavior
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Personal Finance
|
400 |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
Principles of Advanced English Composition
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
ENG 240
|
|
Principles of Finance
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Principles of Public Speaking
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
COM 103
*Earned: 4/1/2024-3/31/2029 or 11/1/2013-7/31/2018
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|
Principles of Statistics
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 210
|
|
Principles of Supervision
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Substance Abuse
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area G - Lifelong Learning & Self Development
|
|
Technical Writing
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
The Civil War and Reconstruction
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
The Principles of Physical Science I
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
PHS 102
|
|
DSST Examinations (Upper Division)
|
Minimum Score
|
(QTR) Units
|
(SEM) Credits
|
Transfer Credit Allowed For
|
| Fundamentals of Counseling |
400 |
4.5 |
3 |
Upper Div Open Elective
*Earned after 11/30/2021 |
| Fundamentals of Cybersecurity |
400 |
4.5 |
3 |
Upper Div Open Elective
*Earned prior to 12/1/2021
|
|
History of the Soviet Union
|
400
|
4.5
|
3
|
Upper Div Open Elective
*Earned prior to 2/1/2021
|
|
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
|
400 |
4.5 |
3 |
Upper Div Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
*Earned after 11/30/2021
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| Money and Banking |
400 |
4.5 |
3
|
ECO 447 |
| Principles of Public Speaking |
400 |
4.5 |
3
|
Upper Div Area A - Communication
*Earned between 8/1/2018 – 3/31/2024
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|
Sophia Course Code and Title
|
Minimum Score
|
(QTR) Units
|
(SEM) Credits
|
Transfer Credit Allowed For
|
|
ARTHIST 1001 Art History I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Arts
|
|
ARTHIST 1002 Art History II
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Arts
|
|
BUS 1001 Introduction to Business
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
BUS 1010 Financial Accounting
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
ACC 201 |
| BUS 1200 Developing Effective Teams |
70% |
1.5 |
1 |
Open Elective
|
|
BUSLAW 1001 Business Law
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
LAW 204
|
| CA 0050 Foundations of College Algebra |
70%
|
0 |
0 |
MTH 12A & MTH 12B |
|
CA 1001 College Algebra
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 216A
|
|
COLLEGE 1001 College Readiness
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area G - Lifelong Learning & Self Development
|
| COMM 1002 Public Speaking |
70%
|
4.5 |
3 |
COM 103 |
|
COMM 1010 Workplace Communication
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
CONRES 1000 The Essentials of Managing Conflict
|
70% |
1.5 |
1 |
Open Elective |
|
CONRES 1001 Conflict Resolution
|
70%
|
4.5 |
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
CS 1001 Introduction to Information Technology
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
CS 1003 IT Career Exploration
|
70% |
1.5 |
1 |
Open Elective |
|
CS 1005 Introduction to Web Development
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
| CS 1011 Introduction to Relational Databases |
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
ECON 1001 Macroeconomics
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
ECO 204 |
|
ECON 1002 Microeconomics
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
ECO 203 |
|
ECON 1010 Personal Finance
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
ENG 0050 Foundations of English Composition
|
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Remedial |
|
ENG 1001 English Composition I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ENG 102
|
|
ENG 1002 English Composition II
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ENG 240
|
|
ENG 1010 Workplace Writing I
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
|
ENG 1020 Workplace Writing II
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
ENG 240 |
|
ENVS 1001 Environment Science
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area A-G
|
| FIN 1001 Principals of Finance |
70%
|
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
| 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. Topics in US History: Learning from the Past, Preparing for the Future |
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences |
|
HUMBIO 1001 Human Biology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
BIO 110
|
|
PHIL 1001 Ancient Greek Philosophers
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Area D - Humanities |
|
PHIL 1002 Introduction to Ethics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Humanities
|
|
PM 1001 Project Management
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Open Elective |
|
PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
PSYC 100
|
|
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
PSYC 100 |
|
REL 1001 Approaches to Studying Religions
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
Area D - Humanities |
|
SOC 1001 Introduction to Sociology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
SOC 100
|
| SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration |
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
SOC 100 |
|
STAT 0050 Foundations of Statistics
|
70% |
4.5 |
3 |
MTH 210 |
|
STAT 1001 Introduction to Statistics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 210
|
|
SUCCESS 1001 Student Success
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
Open Elective
|
| VISCOMM 1001 Visual Communications |
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Arts
|
|
StraighterLine Exam
|
Minimum Score
|
(QTR) Units
|
(SEM) Credits
|
Transfer Credit Allowed For
|
|
Accounting I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ACC 201
|
|
Accounting II
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ACC 202
|
|
American Government
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
POL 201
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area F - Lecture
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
Area F - Lab
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology II
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area F - Lecture
|
|
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
Area F - Lab
|
|
Art Appreciation
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Arts |
|
Business Communication
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Business Ethics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Business Law
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
LAW 204
|
|
Business Statistics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 210
|
|
College Algebra
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 216A
|
|
Cultural Anthropology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
SOC 260
|
|
English Composition I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ENG 102
|
|
English Composition II
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ENG 240
|
|
Financial Accounting
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ACC 201
|
|
First Aid and CPR
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
General Calculus I
|
70%
|
6 |
4
|
MTH 220
|
|
General Calculus II
|
70%
|
6
|
4
|
MTH 221
|
|
General Chemistry I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
CHE 101
|
|
General Chemistry I Lab
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
CHE 101A
|
|
General Physics I
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
PHS 171
|
|
General Physics I Lab
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
Area F - Lab
|
|
Introduction to Biology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
BIO 100
|
|
Introduction to Biology Lab
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
BIO 100 A
|
|
Introduction to Business
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Introduction to Communications
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area A - Communications
|
|
Introduction to Criminal Justice
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Introduction to Environmental Science
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area A-G
|
|
Introduction to Nutrition
|
70%
|
6
|
4
|
Area G - Lifelong Learning & Self Development
|
|
Introduction to Philosophy
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
PHL 100
|
|
Introduction to Programming
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Languages
|
|
Introduction to Psychology
|
70%
|
4.5 |
3
|
PSYC 100
|
|
Introduction to Religion
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Humanities
|
|
Introduction to Sociology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
4
|
SOC 100
|
|
Introduction to Statistics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 210
|
|
Life-Span Development
|
70%
|
4.5 |
3
|
Area E - Social/Behavioral Sciences
|
|
Macroeconomics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ECO 204
|
|
Medical Terminology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
COH 150
|
|
Microbiology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area F - Lecture
|
|
Microbiology Lab
|
70%
|
1.5
|
1
|
Area F- Lab
|
|
Microeconomics
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
ECO 203
|
|
Organizational Behavior
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Personal Finance
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Personal Fitness and Wellness
|
70%
|
6
|
4
|
COH 100
|
|
Pharmacology
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Precalculus
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
MTH 215
|
| Principles of Management |
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Open Elective
|
|
Student Success
|
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area G - Lifelong Learning & Self Development
|
| US History I |
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
HIS 220A
|
| US History II |
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
HIS 220B
|
| Western Civilization I |
70 |
4.5 |
3 |
Area D - Humanities
|
| Western Civilization II |
70%
|
4.5
|
3
|
Area D - Humanities |
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 four and a half (4.5) quarter credits may be transferred from a graduate-level program to NU’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.
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