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Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts · IPEDS 164492

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164492
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00211700
City, state
Paxton, MA
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private nonprofit 4-year or above
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www.annamaria.edu/
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https://annamaria.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/academic-
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19.1% from the census of this database (sha256 matches); target 90%
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Programs 48

ProgramAwardCIPCreditsEditionSource
Art, Music, and SocietyMinor50.09052025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Art, Music, and SocietyMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in ArtBachelor of Arts50.07052025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in ArtBachelor of Arts51.23012025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Catholic StudiesBachelor of Arts38.02082025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Catholic StudiesBachelor of Arts2025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationsBachelor of Arts09.09002025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationsBachelor of Arts09.01022025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelor of Arts23.13022025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelor of Arts23.01012025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelor of Arts45.15012025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelor of Arts54.01012025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Human ServicesBachelor of Arts51.22132025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Human ServicesBachelor of Arts44.00002025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor of Arts34.01042025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor of Arts42.01012025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in TheologyBachelor of Arts47.04091202025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Arts in TheologyBachelor of Arts39.06011202025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science43.01002025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science43.01032025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science43.99992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science43.03022025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Fire ScienceBachelor of Science43.02992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Fire ScienceBachelor of Science43.02032025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Forensic ScienceBachelor of Science61.09012025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Bachelor of Science in Forensic ScienceBachelor of Science43.04062025-2026annamaria.edu
EducationMinor13.10182025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
EducationMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu
Forensic StudiesMinor43.01992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Forensic StudiesMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu
Master of Arts in Counseling PsychologyMaster of Arts42.27032025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Master of Arts in Counseling PsychologyMaster of Arts42.28032025-2026annamaria.edu
Master of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science44.07032025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Master of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science43.01032025-2026annamaria.edu
Master of Science in Health Emergency ManagementMaster of Science24.01992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Master of Science in Health Emergency ManagementMaster of Science2025-2026annamaria.edu
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational PsychologyMaster of Science27.05012025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational PsychologyMaster of Science42.28042025-2026annamaria.edu
Public HealthMinor26.13992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Public HealthMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu
SociologyMinor13.13022025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
SociologyMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu
Sport ManagementMinor09.04992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Sport ManagementMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu
Victimology and Victim Studies Minor/Certificate44.07032025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
Victimology and Victim Studies Minor/Certificate2025-2026annamaria.edu
WritingMinor52.05992025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
WritingMinor2025-2026annamaria.edu

Checklists 48

ChecklistAwardEditionRequirements
Art, Music, and SocietyMinor2025-20263 groups · 14 items
Art, Music, and SocietyMinor2025-2026-undergraduate3 groups · 14 items
Bachelor of Arts in ArtBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in ArtBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in Catholic StudiesBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 2 items
Bachelor of Arts in Catholic StudiesBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 2 items
Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationsBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 7 items
Bachelor of Arts in CommunicationsBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 7 items
Bachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 3 items
Bachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 3 items
Bachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in HistoryBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in Human ServicesBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in Human ServicesBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 3 items
Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor of Arts2025-20261 groups · 3 items
Bachelor of Arts in TheologyBachelor of Arts2025-20262 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Arts in TheologyBachelor of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate2 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 9 items
Bachelor of Science in Criminal JusticeBachelor of Science2025-20261 groups · 9 items
Bachelor of Science in Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 2 items
Bachelor of Science in Emergency ManagementBachelor of Science2025-20261 groups · 2 items
Bachelor of Science in Fire ScienceBachelor of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 2 items
Bachelor of Science in Fire ScienceBachelor of Science2025-20261 groups · 2 items
Bachelor of Science in Forensic ScienceBachelor of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Bachelor of Science in Forensic ScienceBachelor of Science2025-20261 groups · 1 items
EducationMinor2025-20261 groups · 3 items
EducationMinor2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 3 items
Forensic StudiesMinor2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Forensic StudiesMinor2025-20261 groups · 1 items
Master of Arts in Counseling PsychologyMaster of Arts2025-2026-undergraduate7 groups · 39 items
Master of Arts in Counseling PsychologyMaster of Arts2025-20267 groups · 39 items
Master of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science2025-20261 groups · 6 items
Master of Science in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 6 items
Master of Science in Health Emergency ManagementMaster of Science2025-20261 groups · 1 items
Master of Science in Health Emergency ManagementMaster of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational PsychologyMaster of Science2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 5 items
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational PsychologyMaster of Science2025-20261 groups · 5 items
Public HealthMinor2025-20261 groups · 2 items
Public HealthMinor2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 2 items
SociologyMinor2025-20261 groups · 1 items
SociologyMinor2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Sport ManagementMinor2025-20261 groups · 1 items
Sport ManagementMinor2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 1 items
Victimology and Victim Studies Minor/Certificate2025-2026-undergraduate1 groups · 16 items
Victimology and Victim Studies Minor/Certificate2025-20261 groups · 16 items
WritingMinor2025-20262 groups · 3 items
WritingMinor2025-2026-undergraduate2 groups · 3 items

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CRJ69
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DAT6
DES15
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EDU44
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ENV1
FOR1
FRN1
FRS28
FSC7
HEM10
HMS11
HST29
HUM4
IMA8
IOP16
LJS14
MCO17
MIS7
MPA19
MTH6
MUS6
MUT1
NUS20
PHL11
PHM4
PHY2
PSA6
PSC7
PSY74
SCI4
SOC3
SPN4
SWK44
THE51
VCT7
WRI3

Policies 51

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credit_by_examCollege Board - Advanced Placement Exams High school graduates with Advanced Placement Examination scores of three or higher may apply for college credit.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
credit_by_examA successful score of Level 2 or higher on the ATI RN Fundamentals exam for NUS300: Fundamentals of Nursing course (6 cr.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditTransferring Credits Anna Maria College accepts transfer credits received from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Subject to programmatic accreditation and requirements, Anna Maria College makes every attempt to grant transfer credit for courses taken at other colleges or universities that correspond to or are comparable to those offered at Anna Maria College.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_credit090 level) will not be accepted in transfer. After matriculation at Anna Maria College, students may not transfer credits earned at another institution without the prior written approval of the Anna Maria College Registrar’s Office. Transfer credits will not be posted and available on an Anna Maria College transcript until a student has successfully completed three courses at the College. While most programs adhere to the general Anna Maria College transfer credit policy, certain accredited programs, such as Traditional Nursing, and Social Work require higher grades in specific courses for admission to the program and for receipt of transferable credit. Social Work – a grade of C+ or higher is required for any Social Work course(s) taken elsewhere and must have been from another CSWE accredited college to be accepted in transfer. In cases where equivalent courses have been completed to satisfy requirements of an earned associate degree or as part of an established articulation agreement, with grades below a C, students will receive general transfer credit for the completed coursework, however, students will still be required to meet the course standards set forth by Anna Maria College (successful completion of ENG 103 and ENG 104 with minimum grades of C or better). Anna Maria College General Education Transfer Course Policies Students with fewer than 12 transfer credits Transfer students with fewer than 12 transferrable credits will be required to take all General Education courses.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditStudents with 12-29 transfer credits Transfer students with 12-29 transferrable credits are exempt from the following General Education Course:  AMC 100 First Year Seminar Students with 30-59 transfer credits Transfer students with 30-59 transferrable credits are exempt from the following General Education Courses/Exploration Category Course:  AMC 100 First Year Seminar  ENG 103 Freshman Composition*  PHL 110 Introduction to Philosophy  Exploration in Social and Behavioral Sciences  Exploration in Western Cultures & History *Students will still be required to meet the English Composition General Education Course Standards set forth by Anna Maria College (successful completion of ENG103 and a course that fulfills Explorations in Writing Through Literature with minimum grades of C or better). Students with an Associate Degree or 60-74 transfer credits Anna Maria College recognizes the accomplishments of transfer students who have earned an associate degree or more than 60 transferable credits prior to attending the college. In addition, a student transferring to Anna Maria College with an associate degree or 60-75 transferable credits is eligible for automatic admission* and able to transfer all college-level (as defined by the Anna Maria College Registrar’s Office) coursework which met the curricular requirements of their associate degree. *Automatic admission is not available for Traditional BSN and Education programs, however, students may be eligible for admission based on articulation agreements. Students who have completed an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above or who have completed 60 or more transferrable college credits from a regionally accredited institution will be accepted into Anna Maria College with General Education Course Standards complete status through the sophomore year, unless the programmatic requirements dictate otherwise.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditUnder this policy, qualified transfer students still must satisfy all minimum grade requirements of their declared program of study as stated in the Anna Maria College catalog. In cases where accepted transfer coursework does not meet these standards, the course(s) must be retaken and passed with sufficient minimum grade or higher. Transfer students with 60-74 transferrable credits are exempt from the following General Education Courses/Exploration Course Categories:  AMC 100 First Year Seminar  ENG 103 Freshman Composition*  PHL 110 Introduction to Philosophy  THE 210 Introduction to Theology  Explorations in Social and Behavioral Sciences  Explorations in Western History and Culture  Explorations in Writing Through Literature  Explorations in the Natural Sciences  Explorations in Creativity and Imagination * In cases where equivalent courses have been completed to satisfy requirements of an earned associate degree or as part of an established articulation agreement, with grades below a C, students will receive general transfer credit for the completed coursework, however, students will still be required to meet the course standards set forth by Anna Maria College (successful completion of ENG 103 and a course that fulfills Explorations in Writing Through Literature with minimum grades of C or better).2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditCredit by Examination Individuals who have been professionally employed and professionally active since graduation from high school, as well as individuals who have acquired informal knowledge are encouraged to participate in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Excelsior College Exams (ECEs) in order to accelerate progress towards a bachelor’s degree at Anna Maria College. Credit by examination programs must have received a recommendation by the American Council for Education (ACE) and must meet minimum requirements as determined by the College for transferrable credit to be awarded. In most cases, up to 30 transferable credits may be accepted in place Anna Maria College coursework, subject to programmatic requirements. These credits count towards the total number of transferable credits a student may receive and will be included on the student’s tentative credit evaluation. Consistent with our transfer credit policy, scores from credit by examination may not be submitted after the student has matriculated without prior permission of the Dean/Department Chair appropriate and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditStudents submitting official college transcripts will need to submit an official course-by-course evaluation from a professional evaluation service (e.g., Center for Educational Documentation or World Education Services) for consideration of transfer credit.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningAdvanced standing students - one from the department chair, one from the field director, and another from the field supervisor - if the field supervisor is not available a copy of the field evaluation may be submitted.  For Social Work applicants, when applying for the full program and/or advanced standing, a GPA of 3.3 is requested to be waived from any course to be retaken.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditMatriculation If accepted into the Division of Advanced Studies, a program of study map will be developed for each student and may include any transfer credits.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Accepted and matriculated students may petition the Department Chair to transfer up to two courses (6 credits) into a Graduate Program based on the following conditions:  Courses fit an appropriate requirement or elective in the program.  The grade earned for the transfer credit is a B or better.  Mid-career students in 30 credit programs may only transfer a maximum of six (6) credits Students seeking to earn a second graduate degree at Anna Maria College may transfer up to three courses (nine credits) of coursework taken at Anna Maria College towards their second degree, provided one course is PHL 600 Ethical Theory (or equivalent), and the additional two courses have Department Chair approval.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditIn order to be approved for transfer credit the following criteria must be met: 1. The course must have been completed at a regionally accredited College or University. The official transcript must validate that the student meets the criteria: a. Science Courses: The AMC Traditional BSN program requires that to be accepted for transfer by the nursing program a minimum grade of C+ is required. b. General Education Courses: The AMC Traditional BSN program requires that to be accepted for transfer by the nursing program a minimum grade of C is required for the following general education courses taken at another regionally accredited college or university:  General Psychology (3 credits)  Freshman Composition; ENG103 and ENG104 (6 credits)  Writing through Literature (3 credits)  Human Lifespan Development (3 credits)  Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)  Applied Statistics/Quantitative Analysis (3 credits) Advanced Placement Nursing Course Exemption 282025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditNUS309: Pharmacology for Nursing, or transfer credit approval for a 3-credit pharmacology course.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_credit Transfer credits are NOT included in determining the cumulative GPA but are counted toward the number of credits earned.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_credit No more than 90 credits of advanced standing are granted, the actual number depending on whether courses in the previous degree fulfilled (1) prerequisites for the new major and (2) certain general Anna Maria College degree requirements. Transfer Credits For transfer credit policies please see the Transfer Admissions section of this catalog Credit by Examination For credit by examination policies please see the Transfer Admissions section of this catalog Academic Counseling Students in part-time degree programs receive academic counseling from their assigned Advisor and, after admission to the degree program, from the Program Dean/Department Chair of the School or their designee in the appropriate area of concentration.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningAdditionally, students who demonstrate strong academic performance in their BSW coursework are frequently admitted into advanced standing MSW programs, allowing them to complete their graduate studies in a shorter time frame.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditAdmission with 60 or More Transfer Credits (Degree Completion Track) Students who have completed 60 or more transferable college credits may apply for direct admission into the BSW Degree Completion Program. Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Office of Admissions to determine eligibility and placement within the program. Only coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions with grades of C or higher will be considered for transfer credit.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditScience course grades for external transfer students cannot be older than 7 years and cannot be less than a C+. A minimum grade of C is required for Applied Statistics, Intro to Psych, ENG 103 Freshman Composition, ENG 104 Writing through Literature, Human Lifespan Development, and Introduction to Sociology. Approval to take courses for transfer credit from other institutions must be granted by the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningLearning experiences are designed to provide opportunities for the student to synthesize and apply concepts essential to the role of the entry-level registered nurse, integrate prior learning, apply the nursing process and the core competencies for nursing, and collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide prioritized patient- centered care. This course provides an opportunity for nursing students to participate in a seminar that promotes integration and synthesis of the BSN program end of program student learning outcomes (EPSLOs) Students synthesize prior learning and acquired nursing skills as they prepare for transition to the role of a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditTo earn the BSN degree, students must complete a total of 120 credits through a combination of transfer credits from previous coursework and courses taken at Anna Maria. 4. Transfer Credits: Anna Maria College will accept up to 90 credits of previously completed coursework, including a minimum of 30 nursing credits.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditThis may be taken at Anna Maria College or at an outside institution for transfer credit. In addition, a 3-credit Applied Statistics/ Quantitative Analysis course is required but may be completed at any time during the RN-BSN program or considered as transfer credit and is not required for admission.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningThis course provides an opportunity for nursing students to participate in a seminar that promotes integration and synthesis of the BSN program end of program student learning outcomes (EPSLOs) Students synthesize prior learning and acquired nursing skills as they prepare for transition to the role of a baccalaureate prepared registered nurse.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditStudents who present transfer credits for these courses also must have achieved a grade of C+ or higher. In addition, a grade of B- or higher is required in each of these courses, individually: EMS 240, EMS 300, and EMS 360.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learning Social Work candidates require three letters of recommendation - two academic references from the last school of attendance and one from a non-relative (advanced standing students - one from the program director, one from the field director, and another from the field supervisor - if the field supervisor is not available a copy of the field evaluation may be submitted).  For Social Work applicants, when applying for the full program and/or advanced standing, a GPA of 3.3 is requested to be waived from any course to be retaken.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditMatriculation If accepted into the Division of Advanced Studies, a program of study or curriculum map will be developed for each student and may include any transfer credits.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditTransfer Credits Accepted and matriculated students may petition the Program Director to transfer up to two courses (6 credits) into a Graduate Program based on the following conditions:  Courses fit an appropriate requirement or elective in the program.  The grade earned for the transfer credit is a B or better.  Mid-career students in 30 credit programs may only transfer a maximum of six (6) credits Students seeking to earn a second graduate degree at Anna Maria College may transfer up to three courses (nine credits) of coursework taken at Anna Maria College towards their second degree, provided one course is PHL 600 Ethical Theory (or equivalent), and the additional two courses have Program Director approval.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_creditTransfer credit for up to two relevant graduate courses from a regionally accredited institution may be accepted (with approval of the Program Director or Department Chair), if a grade of B- or higher is presented on an official transcript.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningThe MSW program has the following degree options: • Full time: 62 credits completed in two years, including summer courses • Part time: 62 credits typically completed in four years, including summer courses • Advanced Standing: applicants who have a BSW may qualify to complete 30 credits in two to five semesters Field Placements Anna Maria College’s MSW curriculum is uniquely designed to allow students to take classes while doing concurrent fieldwork.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningProcess and Requirements The Advanced Standing application process and requirements that students must adhere to are as follows:  Complete a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program. The materials from each applicant are evaluated individually.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
prior_learningTaken concurrently with the practice course in the concentration Prerequisites: Completion of all required 500 level MSW courses or admission to the Advanced Standing MSW program.2025-2026-undergraduateannamaria.edu
transfer_credit090 level) will not be accepted in transfer. After matriculation at Anna Maria College, students may not transfer credits earned at another institution without the prior written approval of the Anna Maria College Registrar’s Office. Transfer credits will not be posted and available on an Anna Maria College transcript until a student has successfully completed three courses at the College. While most programs adhere to the general Anna Maria College transfer credit policy, certain accredited programs, such as Traditional Nursing, and Social Work require higher grades in specific courses for admission to the program and for receipt of transferable credit. Social Work – a grade of C+ or higher is required for any Social Work course(s) taken elsewhere and must have been from another CSWE accredited college to be accepted in transfer.2025-2026annamaria.edu
prior_learningAdvanced standing students - one from the department chair, one from the field director, and another from the field supervisor - if the field supervisor is not available a copy of the field evaluation may be submitted. For Social Work applicants, when applying for the full program and/or advanced standing, a GPA of 3.3 is requested to be waived from any course to be retaken.2025-2026annamaria.edu
transfer_creditTransfer credits are NOT included in determining the cumulative GPA but are counted toward the number of credits earned.2025-2026annamaria.edu
prior_learningNo more than 90 credits of advanced standing are granted, the actual number depending on whether courses in the previous degree fulfilled (1) prerequisites for the new major and (2) certain general Anna Maria College degree requirements.2025-2026annamaria.edu
transfer_creditStudents who present transfer credits for these courses also must have achieved a grade of C+ or higher.2025-2026annamaria.edu
prior_learningSocial Work candidates require three letters of recommendation - two academic references from the last school of attendance and one from a non-relative (advanced standing students - one from the program director, one from the field director, and another from the field supervisor - if the field supervisor is not available a copy of the field evaluation may be submitted). For Social Work applicants, when applying for the full program and/or advanced standing, a GPA of 3.3 is requested to be waived from any course to be retaken.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Advanced Standing Studentsprior_learningAdvanced Standing Students Applicants holding a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited undergraduate program or one recognized through the CSWE’s International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service may request consideration for advanced graduate standing (the waiver of specific generalist-year courses). To qualify for advanced standing, applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale of their total academic work, a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate social work courses, and earned a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program. All students interested in applying for advanced standing must complete the online application, which is then processed by the Office of Graduate Admissions. Please note if transferring from another CSWE accredited MSW Program the Program Director will vet the transcript and in conjunction with the School Dean and SVPAA determine the total 3392025-2026annamaria.edu
Anna Maria College General Education Transfer Course Policiestransfer_creditStudents with fewer than 12 transfer credits Transfer students with fewer than 12 transferrable credits will be required to take all General Education courses.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Admissiontransfer_creditAdmission with 60 or More Transfer Credits (Degree Completion Track) Students who have completed 60 or more transferable college credits may apply for direct admission into the BSW Degree Completion Program. Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Office of Admissions to determine eligibility and placement within the program. Only coursework completed at regionally accredited institutions with grades of C or higher will be considered for transfer credit.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Credit by Examinationprior_learningCredit by Examination Individuals who have been professionally employed and professionally active since graduation from high school, as well as individuals who have acquired informal knowledge are encouraged to participate in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Excelsior College Exams (ECEs) in order to accelerate progress towards a bachelor’s degree at Anna Maria College. Credit by examination programs must have received a recommendation by the American Council for Education (ACE) and must meet minimum requirements as determined by the College for transferrable credit to be awarded. In most cases, up to 30 transferable credits may be accepted in place Anna Maria College coursework, subject to programmatic requirements. These credits count towards the total number of transferable credits a student may receive and will be included on the student’s tentative credit evaluation. Consistent with our transfer credit policy, scores from credit by examination may not be submitted after the student has matriculated without prior permission of the Dean/Department Chair appropriate and the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Degree Requirementstransfer_creditTransfer credit for up to two relevant graduate courses from a regionally accredited institution may be accepted (with approval of the Program Director or Department Chair), if a grade of B- or higher is presented on an official transcript.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Education Courses/Exploration Category Course:transfer_creditStudents with an Associate Degree or 60-74 transfer credits Anna Maria College recognizes the accomplishments of transfer students who have earned an associate degree or more than 60 transferable credits prior to attending the college. In addition, a student transferring to Anna Maria College with an associate degree or 60-75 transferable credits is eligible for automatic admission* and able to transfer all college-level (as defined by the Anna Maria College Registrar’s Office) coursework which met the curricular requirements of their associate degree. Students who have completed an associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above or who have completed 60 or more transferrable college credits from a regionally accredited institution will be accepted into Anna Maria College with General Education Course Standards complete status through the sophomore year, unless the programmatic requirements dictate otherwise.2025-2026annamaria.edu
English Composition, English Literature, Natural Science, Sociology, Psychology, andtransfer_creditIn addition, a 3-credit Applied Statistics/ Quantitative Analysis course is required but may be completed at any time during the RN-BSN program or considered as transfer credit and is not required for admission.2025-2026annamaria.edu
International Studentstransfer_creditStudents submitting official college transcripts will need to submit an official course-by-course evaluation from a professional evaluation service (e.g., Center for Educational Documentation or World Education Services) for consideration of transfer credit.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Nursing Program Criteria for Acceptance of Transfer Coursestransfer_creditIn order to be approved for transfer credit the following criteria must be met: The course must have been completed at a regionally accredited College or University. The official transcript must validate that the student meets the criteria: Science Courses: The AMC Traditional BSN program requires that to be accepted for transfer by the nursing program a minimum grade of C+ is required. General Education Courses: The AMC Traditional BSN program requires that to be accepted for transfer by the nursing program a minimum grade of C is required for the following general education courses taken at another regionally accredited college or university: General Psychology (3 credits) Freshman Composition; ENG103 and ENG104 (6 credits) Writing through Literature (3 credits) Human Lifespan Development (3 credits) Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) Applied Statistics/Quantitative Analysis (3 credits)2025-2026annamaria.edu
Process and Requirementsprior_learningThe Advanced Standing application process and requirements that students must adhere to are as follows: Complete a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Program Overview:transfer_creditTo earn the BSN degree, students must complete a total of 120 credits through a combination of transfer credits from previous coursework and courses taken at Anna Maria. Transfer Credits: Anna Maria College will accept up to 90 credits of previously completed coursework, including a minimum of 30 nursing credits.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Senior Yeartransfer_creditScience course grades for external transfer students cannot be older than 7 years and cannot be less than a C+. A minimum grade of C is required for Applied Statistics, Intro to Psych, ENG 103 Freshman Composition, ENG 104 Writing through Literature, Human Lifespan Development, and Introduction to Sociology. Approval to take courses for transfer credit from other institutions must be granted by the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences.2025-2026annamaria.edu
SWK 605 Field Work and Seminar - III (4)prior_learningTaken concurrently with the practice course in the concentration Prerequisites: Completion of all required 500 level MSW courses or admission to the Advanced Standing MSW program.2025-2026annamaria.edu
Transfer Creditstransfer_creditTransfer Credits Accepted and matriculated students may petition the Department Chair to transfer up to two courses (6 credits) into a Graduate Program based on the following conditions: Courses fit an appropriate requirement or elective in the program. The grade earned for the transfer credit is a B or better. The credits were earned from a regionally accredited institution. Generally, the credits were earned within seven years of the petition. Mid-career students in 30 credit programs may only transfer a maximum of six (6) credits Students seeking to earn a second graduate degree at Anna Maria College may transfer up to three courses (nine credits) of coursework taken at Anna Maria College towards their second degree, provided one course is PHL 600 Ethical Theory (or equivalent), and the additional two courses have Department Chair approval. Through the Fifth Year Option at the College, advanced undergraduate students, with 90 or more credits earned, may take up to three courses (nine credits) of graduate coursework, with the Program Dean/Department Chair’s approval. These graduate course credits will be applied to both their undergraduate and graduate program. 272025-2026annamaria.edu
Transfer Creditstransfer_creditTransfer Credits Accepted and matriculated students may petition the Program Director to transfer up to two courses (6 credits) into a Graduate Program based on the following conditions: Courses fit an appropriate requirement or elective in the program. The grade earned for the transfer credit is a B or better. The credits were earned from a regionally accredited institution. Generally, the credits were earned within seven years of the petition. Mid-career students in 30 credit programs may only transfer a maximum of six (6) credits Students seeking to earn a second graduate degree at Anna Maria College may transfer up to three courses (nine credits) of coursework taken at Anna Maria College towards their second degree, provided one course is PHL 600 Ethical Theory (or equivalent), and the additional two courses have Program Director approval. Through the Fifth Year Option at the College, advanced undergraduate students may take up to three courses (nine credits) of graduate coursework, with the Program Director’s approval. These graduate course credits will be applied to both their undergraduate and graduate program. Total credits transferred into any graduate program may not exceed nine credits. **Please note: There may be special transfer criteria for a specific program of study. All applicants are encouraged to contact their Program Director. 2732025-2026annamaria.edu

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Anna Maria College has developed and maintains a specific articulation agreement with Springfield College, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Springfield, MA. After successful completion of the Department of Art & Design’s B.A.articulationannamaria.edu
in Art Therapy and meeting specific criteria, detailed in the agreement (for details, contact the Department of Art & Design, Anna Maria College), the student qualifies for admission to Springfield College’s M.S.partnershipannamaria.edu
ROTC Students at Anna Maria College are eligible to participate in the Army and Air-Force ROTC programs through a partnership with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).partnershipannamaria.edu

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