Policies

International Baccalaureate (IB) In recognition of the standards of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and individual courses taken as part of the IB Program, American International College awards up to six credits for those IB courses taken at the higher level where a score of 4 or better was earned.

The number of credits that may be transferred varies by program and degree level and is subject to the approval of the Program Director. To be eligible for transfer, credits must have been taken on the graduate level, granted by an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent, and may not be applied to a previously conferred degree. For additional information, please consult the appropriate graduate degree program for specific details and refer to the Graduate Transfer Credit Request policy, which is published by the Office of the Registrar. Dual Admission Undergraduate students granted and accepted admission into a graduate program under dual admission at the time of their undergraduate enrollment and who currently meet academic and eligibility guidelines for continuation will not be required to reapply through graduate admissions.

Transfer students who have completed a minimum of 12 transferable credits will be considered for a merit-based scholarship based on their college cumulative grade point average.

Due to state licensing requirements, transfer credits may not be permitted.

Total Required Credits (without forensic concentration): 60 Total Required Credits (with forensic concentration): 66 #Forensic Concentration only Additional Program Notes Transfer credits may not be considered for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based on licensure requirements.

Transfer credits may not be considered for licensure track due to licensure requirements in Massachusetts.

Transfer Credits Those applying to the SOE with prior graduate studies from other institutions are eligible for transfer credits only in the MEd and CAGS programs. Applicants are eligible to transfer up to 9 graduate credits in content-related areas towards the degree, which must be approved by the designated academic leader for the program. Transfer credits eligible for consideration must meet the following criterion: • Graduate level coursework from an accredited institution • Must earn a “B” or higher • Credits cannot be applied towards a previously earned degree • Completed within the last seven years Requests for transfer credits must be submitted with: • AIC Transfer Credit Request Form • Official Transcript(s) from the home institution • Course description(s) and syllabus or syllabi Program Guidelines (MEd & CAGS) • Each semester consists of two eight-week sessions.

PREREQUISITES: Advanced standing.

A minimum grade of C+ or better is required in the following prerequisite courses in order for them to be transferred into AIC; courses marked with an asterisk (*) must have been completed within the last 5 years prior to admission: BIO1200/1201* Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab (4 cr.) SOC1100* Intro to Sociology BIO1210/1211* Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab (4 cr.) PSY1200* Introduction to Psychology BIO2430/2431* Microbiology w/Lab (4 cr.) ENG1201/1601* English Composition I/Advanced First-Year Composition ENG1202/1602* English Composition II/Advanced First-Year Composition and Literature Nursing Additional Requirements/Guidelines: Nursing transfer credits of any nursing courses (NUR) are made by the Program Administrator after review of the course being considered for transfer including year taken (5 years or less), grade received (C+ or greater), course description, course objectives, methods of evaluation, and credit hours (didactic and/or clinical). Transfer of nursing course credit will not be accepted after sophomore-level nursing courses.

A transfer student must submit official transcripts of all work undertaken at all institutions attended after high school, whether transfer credit is desired or not. Transfer Credit Policy The process of determining transfer credit may be initiated by the Admissions Office; the final determination of transfer credit is made by the Registrar in conjunction with the Dean of the school or the Provost. Transfer credit will be granted for courses successfully completed elsewhere only when those courses relate academically to the curriculum of the College and have been completed with a grade which equates, at a minimum, of “C-“. Students who have earned academic credit at other accredited institutions of higher education may transfer up to a maximum of 90 term hours as outlined in the following table: Institution type Maximum transfer credits AIC minimum credits 4 Year 90 30 2 Year (no Associate degree) 60 60 2 Year (no Associate degree) +4 Year 60 + 30 30 2 Year (Associate degree) 75 45 2 Year (Associate degree) +4 Year 90 45 MassTransfer and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) Students admitted as transfer students who have completed either the MassTransfer Block at a Massachusetts community college or the IGETC program at a California two year college in an approved Associate degree program may have the American International College general education requirements waived, provided the student achieved the minimum of a 2.0 grade 38

If courses were taken elsewhere, they may be evaluated at the discretion of the college, according to the current policy on transfer credit.

PREREQUISITES: Advanced standing.

Transfer credits may not be considered for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program based on licensure requirements.

Transfer credits may not be considered for licensure track due to licensure requirements in Massachusetts.

Due to state licensing requirements, transfer credits may not be permitted.

The number of credits that may be transferred varies by program and degree level and is subject to the approval of the Program Director. To be eligible for transfer, credits must have been taken on the graduate level, granted by an accredited institution of higher learning or equivalent, and may not be applied to a previously conferred degree. For additional information, please consult the appropriate graduate degree program for specific details and refer to the Graduate Transfer Credit Request policy, which is published by the Office of the Registrar.

Nursing transfer credits of any nursing courses (NUR) are made by the Program Administrator after review of the course being considered for transfer including year taken (5 years or less), grade received (C+ or greater), course description, course objectives, methods of evaluation, and credit hours (didactic and/or clinical). Transfer of nursing course credit will not be accepted after sophomore-level nursing courses.

If courses were taken elsewhere, they may be evaluated at the discretion of the college, according to the current policy on transfer credit.

Transfer Credit Policy The process of determining transfer credit may be initiated by the Admissions Office; the final determination of transfer credit is made by the Registrar in conjunction with the Dean of the school or the Provost. Transfer credit will be granted for courses successfully completed elsewhere only when those courses relate academically to the curriculum of the College and have been completed with a grade which equates, at a minimum, of “C-“. A higher grade may be required for some specific courses in certain majors, particularly those with program specific accreditation requirements. Academically related courses are those which a) correlate directly to the subject matter taught, clearly demonstrate the same or higher academic rigor, and c) are transcripted by the institution or an active member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Final determination may be made by one or more of the following: Provost, Registrar, or Dean of the school. Any course grades by the Pass/Fail system will not be accepted for credit unless approved by the Registrar. Students who have earned academic credit at other accredited institutions of higher education may transfer up to a maximum of 90 term hours as outlined in the following table: Institution type Maximum transfer credits AIC minimum credits 4 Year 90 30 2 Year (no Associate degree) 60 60 2 Year (no Associate degree) +4 Year 60 + 30 30 2 Year (Associate degree) 75 45 2 Year (Associate degree) +4 Year 90 45

Transfer Credits Those applying to the SOE with prior graduate studies from other institutions are eligible for transfer credits only in the MEd and CAGS programs. Applicants are eligible to transfer up to 9 graduate credits in content-related areas towards the degree, which must be approved by the designated academic leader for the program. Transfer credits eligible for consideration must meet the following criterion: Graduate level coursework from an accredited institution Must earn a “B” or higher Credits cannot be applied towards a previously earned degree Completed within the last seven years Requests for transfer credits must be submitted with: AIC Transfer Credit Request Form Official Transcript(s) from the home institution Course description(s) and syllabus or syllabi