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• Alternative Sources of Credit: o Advanced Placement (AP) exams: Advanced Placement (AP) credit towards graduation will be awarded to candidates who obtain scores of three (3) or higher on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Tests.

Advanced Placement (AP) credit towards graduation will be awarded to candidates who obtain scores of three (3) or higher on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Tests.

TRANSFER COURSES Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another regionally-accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Under extenuating circumstances, students may request permission to take a course for transfer credit after admission, and must obtain prior approval in writing from both the program advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses accepted in transfer credit must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. Transfer credit is limited to two (2) graduate courses and must have been completed with a grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better provided they were earned no more than five (5) years prior to the date of admission to Framingham State University. Transfer credit will be allowed on a course basis. Transfer credit will not be given for life experiences, noncredit, or undergraduate educational experiences. Professional development courses, even at the graduate level, will not be accepted in transfer toward a master’s degree at the University. If a student has been inactive for three years or longer, they are required to submit a new Application for Graduate Admission and application fee with updated documentation including a new statement of purpose, transcripts for courses taken at other institutions since being enrolled at Framingham State University, letters of recommendation and cover sheets, and any other documents as required for admittance to their intended program of study.

Office of the University Registrar The Office of the University Registrar coordinate services in the areas of course information, course selection, grading, major & concentration declaration, degree progress, classroom assignment, certification of enrollment and degrees awarded, name & address changes, administration of final examinations, posting of final grades & grade changes, transcript requests, transfer credit evaluations, and protection and release of academic records.

Substitutions and transfer credit for the following courses are strongly discouraged and may invalidate the degree requirements relative to licensure.

4- year Baccalaureate degree equivalent is required. Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MBA degree program.

Waivers are not granted for non-academic prior learning, and are determined solely on the basis of the student’s undergraduate or graduate record. Students will not be permitted to fulfill this requirement with a course transferred from another institution.

Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university is considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MS degree program, if they were completed during the last five (5) years.

Master of Science Framingham State University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 in Nursing Concentrations in Nursing Case Management Courses before Admission and Transfer Credit Interested applicants can may take up to two graduate-level Nursing courses, with Program Director/Coordinator approval and seat availability, as a non-matriculated student prior to applying to the program. Transfer coursework is not accepted for the MSN program.

Master of Science Framingham State University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 in Nursing Concentrations in Education and Leadership Courses before Admission and Transfer Credit Interested applicants can may take up to two graduate-level Nursing courses, with Program Director/Coordinator approval and seat availability, as a non-matriculated student prior to applying to the program. Transfer coursework is not accepted for the MSN program.

Students who enter the program with appropriate graduate credits may, at the discretion of the Program Director, receive transfer credit for up to two (2) courses in the program. However, students cannot receive transfer credit for the capstone internship course.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is permitted in a certificate program.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is allowed in this certificate program.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is allowed in this certificate program. Curriculum Requirements The following four (4) courses are required for the Certificate in Bilingual Education: BBED 910 Principles and Foundations of Bilingual and Dual Language Education BBED 930 Biliteracy and Oral Language Development BBED 950 Curriculum Development: Lesson and Unit Planning in Bilingual Programs BBED 970 Assessment and Field Experience in Bilingual Education ~ 163 ~

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is permitted in this certificate program.

Admission Requirements Individuals holding a teacher licensure or who work in an educational setting are eligible to apply for admission. Transfer Credit No transfer credit is allowed in this certificate program.

Graduate Certificate Programs Framingham State University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 Transfer Credit No transfer credit is permitted in this certificate program.

UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES Framingham State University (FSU) determines transferability of credits from other colleges and universities based on best practices as outlined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO), the American Council on Education (ACE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) Standards on “Integrity in the Award of Academic Credit (4.29 – 4.32)”. Stipulations that apply to transfer credit include: • College-level courses completed at colleges and universities accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), or similar regional associations, are acceptable for transfer to FSU. • Coursework completed at non-regionally accredited institutions or non-profit companies may be considered on an individual student basis by the major department’s curriculum committee and department chair, through a thorough examination of course content, syllabi, and learning objectives.

Students may submit an appeal of the denial of transfer credit through the Office of the University Registrar which will then be reviewed by the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Department Chair. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students to earn college credit by examination. Official score reports are required in order to be considered for transfer credit. Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirements must be approved by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed. • Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. • Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. Note: Exceptions for Spring 2020 coursework will be made where coursework with a passing grade lower than a C- (1.70/4.00) will be accepted in transfer. • Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. • Coursework completed at the University prior to matriculation is treated as transfer credit. Transfer credits are not used in the calculation of the grade point average.

Undergraduate Admissions Framingham State University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 • Once a student is accepted to the University as a degree candidate, all official transcripts are sent to the Office of the University Registrar to be reviewed by the transfer credit evaluator. All approved courses accepted in transfer will be awarded Framingham State University course-credit in an amount equivalent to FSU’s course-credit. • Annually, the Office of the University Registrar will generate a report displaying the transfer of credit, including General Education, and/or equivalencies for review by the UCC and other academic leadership.

Undergraduate Admissions Framingham State University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 5. Required Examinations: SAT or ACT is required of transfer applicants, unless the applicant has completed 24 or more credit hours of college-level courses at the time of the application or has graduated from high school more than 3 years ago. VALOR Act and Academic Credit Evaluation Policy As per the Valor Act of 2012 (Massachusetts), undergraduate admissions applicants may submit their military transcript via the American Council on Education (ACE) for consideration of academic credit in accordance with University's policy with transfer credit.

Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Office of the University Registrar. As per the Nursing Education Transfer Compact (NETC), nursing students who attended a Massachusetts state community college and have completed the MassTransfer Block (General Education), as indicated as such on the community college transcript, may be required to complete no more than two additional courses at FSU to satisfy FSU’s Domain General Education model.

Academic Regulations Framingham State University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 TRANSFER COURSES (AFTER MATRICULATION) Off-Campus Course Approvals • Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. • Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. The transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU as a Course Repeat (see Course Repeat Policy for details). • Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. • All approved courses accepted in transfer will be awarded Framingham State University course- credit in an amount equal equivalent to FSU’s course-credit. • Please note: Matriculated undergraduate students may be allowed to transfer up to (3) graduate- level courses taken at Framingham State University or other institutions toward undergraduate degree completion requirements. • Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirements must be approved and determined by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed.

• Official transcripts are required to be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar in order for the transfer credit to be finalized.

The FSU course grade will not be calculated in your overall GPA, and the transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU.

Previous courses in which a grade of C- (1.7) or better was earned will count as transfer credit toward graduation requirements but will not factor into the student’s GPA.

PTTR – Math Placement based on Transfer Credit NOTE: Students are Excluded from MATH 123, 180, STAT 157 as they must take the NAA Exam, if MATH 123 was not accepted in Transfer.

Writing: First-Year, transfer, and continuing students will be placed through one of the following methods: Placement by High School GPA Three tiers of placement, as follows: • Students with an adjusted High School GPA greater than 2.99 are automatically eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II. • Students with an adjusted High School GPA between 2.70 and 2.99, inclusive, are required to enroll in ENWR 105 Composition I. However, these students have the option to take the writing placement exam for a more advanced placement during one of the first two opportunities to do so. • Students with an adjusted High School GPA lower than a 2.70 are required to enroll in ENWR 100 Introduction to College Writing with Studio. However, these students have the option to take the writing placement exam for a more advanced placement during one of the first two opportunities to do so. Placement by Test Score or Prior Coursework Students with one of the following test scores or prior coursework will be automatically eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II: • An SAT Critical Reading score greater than 600 (this is the version offered prior to March 2016) • An SAT Reading score 32 or greater (this is the version offered since March 2016) • An AP Language and Composition score of 3. A score of 4 or 5 receives transfer credit for ENWR 110 Composition II. • Transfer of a course equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I Students without a High School GPA, appropriate test score, or prior coursework will also have two opportunities to take the writing placement exam. Portfolio Submission for a Waiver for ENWR 110 Composition II Students with an adjusted high school GPA of 3.7 or higher and incoming students with transfer credit but without a writing placement code will be invited to submit a portfolio of formal writing demonstrating that they have already met the goals for ENWR 110 Composition II. Specifically, the portfolio must include pieces of writing that demonstrate the following: • Address more than one type of audience (e.g., academic, policy makers, peers, customers, voters); • Incorporate multiple viewpoints in the same piece (e.g., an argument that fairly acknowledges alternative positions; an analysis that explores different conclusions from the similar data); • Use textual sources accurately in summaries, paraphrases, and quotations; • Use at least one scholarly source; • Use conventional grammar and following a style guide.

5.0 Student is eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II. Student has been awarded transfer credit equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I. 9.0 Equivalent of ENWR 110 Composition II has been accepted in transfer.

It provides students with information that facilitates approval of the courses that will ensure transfer credits toward graduation while participating in a study abroad program.

The MOU will include the following conditions: • Up to three WPI graduate courses will be accepted into Framingham State and applied to the undergraduate degree according to the current transfer credit policy. WPI Graduate Courses Acceptable for Transfer to FSU: (Note: Students must be accepted into the program before enrolling in the WPI courses) DS 501 Introduction to Data Science DS 502/MA 543 Statistical Methods for Data Science DS 517/MA 517 Mathematical Foundations for Data Science FSU Undergraduate Courses Acceptable for Transfer to WPI: CSCI 400 Special Topics in Computer Science CSCI 410 Computer Science Cooperative Experience CSCI 490 Independent Study in Computer Science* CSCI 495 Internship in Computer Science* DASC 490 Independent Study in Data Science* DASC 495 Internship in Data Science* ECON 490 Independent Study in Economics* ECON 495 Internship in Economics* MATH 490 Independent Study in Mathematics* MATH 495 Internship in Mathematics* QUAN 470 Applied Econometrics for Economics and Business *The WPI Data Science Program Director will make the determination if the Independent Study or Internship is appropriate and applicable to the Data Science Master’s program.

PTTR – Math Placement based on Transfer Credit NOTE: Students are Excluded from MATH 123, 180, STAT 157, STAT 203 as they must take the NAA Exam, if MATH 123 was not accepted in Transfer.

General Education Framingham State University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 Placement by Test Score or Prior Coursework Students with one of the following test scores or prior coursework will be automatically eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II: • An SAT Critical Reading score greater than 600 (this is the version offered prior to March 2016) • An SAT Reading score 32 or greater (this is the version offered since March 2016) • An AP Language and Composition score of 3. A score of 4 or 5 receives transfer credit for ENWR 110 Composition II. • Transfer of a course equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I Students without a High School GPA, appropriate test score, or prior coursework will also have two opportunities to take the writing placement exam. Portfolio Submission for a Waiver for ENWR 110 Composition II Students with an adjusted high school GPA of 3.7 or higher and incoming students with transfer credit but without a writing placement code will be invited to submit a portfolio of formal writing demonstrating that they have already met the goals for ENWR 110 Composition II. Specifically, the portfolio must include pieces of writing that demonstrate the following: • Address more than one type of audience (e.g., academic, policy makers, peers, customers, voters); • Incorporate multiple viewpoints in the same piece (e.g., an argument that fairly acknowledges alternative positions; an analysis that explores different conclusions from the similar data); • Use textual sources accurately in summaries, paraphrases, and quotations; • Use at least one scholarly source; • Use conventional grammar and following a style guide. 5.0 Student is eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II. Student has been awarded transfer credit equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I. 9.0 Equivalent of ENWR 110 Composition II has been accepted in transfer.

Writing Placement Testing First-Year, transfer, and continuing students will be placed through one of the following methods: Placement by High School GPA Three tiers of placement, as follows: • Students with an adjusted High School GPA greater than 2.99 are automatically eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II. • Students with an adjusted High School GPA between 2.70 and 2.99, inclusive, are required to enroll in ENWR 105 Composition I. However, these students have the option to take the writing placement exam for a more advanced placement during one of the first two opportunities to do so. • Students with an adjusted High School GPA lower than a 2.70 are required to enroll in ENWR 100 Introduction to College Writing with Studio. However, these students have the option to take the writing placement exam for a more advanced placement during one of the first two opportunities to do so. Placement by Test Score or Prior Coursework Students with one of the following test scores or prior coursework will be automatically eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II: • An SAT Critical Reading score greater than 600 (this is the version offered prior to March 2016) • An SAT Reading score 32 or greater (this is the version offered since March 2016) • An AP Language and Composition score of 3. A score of 4 or 5 receives transfer credit for ENWR 110 Composition II. • Transfer of a course equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I ~ Page 304 ~

Portfolio Submission for a Waiver for ENWR 110 Composition II Students with an adjusted high school GPA of 3.7 or higher and incoming students with transfer credit but without a writing placement code will be invited to submit a portfolio of formal writing demonstrating that they have already met the goals for ENWR 110 Composition II. Specifically, the portfolio must include pieces of writing that demonstrate the following: • Address more than one type of audience (e.g., academic, policy makers, peers, customers, voters); • Incorporate multiple viewpoints in the same piece (e.g., an argument that fairly acknowledges alternative positions; an analysis that explores different conclusions from the similar data); • Use textual sources accurately in summaries, paraphrases, and quotations; • Use at least one scholarly source; • Use conventional grammar and following a style guide. 5.0 Student is eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II. Student has been awarded transfer credit equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I. 9.0 Equivalent of ENWR 110 Composition II has been accepted in transfer.

CONCENTRATION IN HISTORY (UHIG) Remaining six (6) courses must be at the 290-level or above and be apportioned as follows: (a) A minimum of one (1) HSTY course at 290 or 300-level (American history) (b) A minimum of one (1) HSTY course at 290 or 300-level (European history) (c) A minimum of one (1) HSTY course at 290 or 300-level (World history) No more than four (4) 200-level courses, including HSTY 225 Historiography and HSTY 250 Historical Research and Writing, may be applied toward completion of major requirements (includes up to two (2) 200-level courses accepted as transfer credits).

Prior Learning Assessment Students accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies major may choose to apply for Prior Learning Assessment credit (a maximum of eight (8) course-credits). Credit may be awarded in the following areas: • Employment • Military Service • Community Service • Noncredit Educational Experiences • Independent Learning • Educational Travel Students who wish to apply for "Prior Learning Assessment" credit must complete the portfolio process within twelve months of matriculation into the Interdisciplinary Studies major. "Prior Learning Assessment" credits are only applicable to the Interdisciplinary Studies major at Framingham State University (these credits will be removed from the student’s academic record should the student change their major). A maximum of eight (8) course-credits may be applied toward open electives from “Prior Learning Assessment” course-credits.

sciences Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Office of the University Registrar. The General Education Requirement As per the Nursing Education Transfer Compact (NETC), nursing students who attended a Massachusetts state community college and have completed the MassTransfer Block (General Education), as indicated as such on the community college transcript, may be required to complete no more than two additional courses at FSU to satisfy FSU’s Domain General Education model. Foreign Nursing Programs Transcripts of Registered Nurses who graduated from foreign nursing programs will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer credit for previous nursing courses (7 course-credits/28 semester hours) can be earned through successful completion of the ACEII and Clinical Practice examinations.

A score of 4 or 5 receives transfer credit for ENWR 110 Composition II.

Previous courses in which a grade of C- (1.7) or better was earned will count as transfer credit toward graduation requirements but will not factor into the student’s GPA.

Academic Course Work Off-Campus: To receive credit for courses taken at other institutions, matriculated students must obtain approval in advance from appropriate department chairs. All approved courses transferred into Framingham State University after matriculation will be awarded Framingham course credit in an amount equal to the cumulative total number of semester hour credits transferred divided by 4 and rounded to the nearest whole number. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- or better. Although credit is awarded for all approved transfer courses, the grades will not be recorded on the student’s Framingham State University transcripts nor be counted in computing the quality point average. Students may inquire further when seeking approval of courses to be taken at other institutions, and they will be notified of the total number of course credits they have earned from such courses whenever additional approved courses are transferred. Previous courses in which a grade of C- (1.7) or better was earned will count as transfer credit toward graduation requirements but will not factor into the student’s GPA. Infractions of the Policy on Academic Honesty include, but are not limited to: Plagiarism: claiming as one’s own work the published or unpublished literal or paraphrased work of another; Cheating on exams, tests, quizzes, assignments, and papers, including the distribution or acceptance of these materials and other sources of information without the permission of the instructor(s); Unauthorized collaboration with other individuals in the preparation of course assignments; Submitting without authorization the same assignment for credit in more than one course; Use of dishonest procedures in computer, laboratory, studio, or field work; Misuse of the University’s technical and educational facilities either maliciously or for personal gain; Falsification of forms used to document the academic record and to conduct the academic business of the University. Scores achieved less than 50 will not be acceptable for transfer credit. Please be aware of non-academic ramifications of Withdrawing (‘W’) from a Course: F-1 student visa holders who are no longer completing 12 semester hours (3 course credits) in the current semester are considered Out-of-Status and therefore will have their F-1 student visa terminated through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). The FSU course grade will not be calculated in your overall GPA, and the transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU.

Academic Course Work Off-Campus: To receive credit for courses taken at other institutions, matriculated students must obtain approval in advance from appropriate department chairs. All approved courses transferred into Framingham State University after matriculation will be awarded Framingham course credit in an amount equal to the cumulative total number of semester hour credits transferred divided by 4 and rounded to the nearest whole number. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- or better. Although credit is awarded for all approved transfer courses, the grades will not be recorded on the student’s Framingham State University transcripts nor be counted in computing the quality point average. Students may inquire further when seeking approval of courses to be taken at other institutions, and they will be notified of the total number of course credits they have earned from such courses whenever additional approved courses are transferred. Previous courses in which a grade of C- (1.7) or better was earned will count as transfer credit toward graduation requirements but will not factor into the student’s GPA. Scores achieved less than 50 will not be acceptable for transfer credit. The FSU course grade will not be calculated in your overall GPA, and the transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU.

Official transcripts are required to be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar in order for the transfer credit to be finalized.

Transfer Credit Requests for a waiver of a program prerequisite or approval of transfer credit of an equivalent graduate course completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward a Framingham State University degree program.

Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university is considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MS degree program, if they were completed during the last five (5) years.

Transfer Credit Requests for a waiver of a program prerequisite or approval of transfer credit of an equivalent graduate course completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward a Framingham State University degree program.

Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university is considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MS degree program, if they were completed during the last five (5) years.

Individuals holding a teacher licensure or who work in an educational setting are eligible to apply for admission. Transfer Credit No transfer credit is allowed in this certificate program.

Admissions Requirements International 3-year degree holders Transfer Credit Courses before Admission A completed Application for Graduate Admission form Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable). 4-year Baccalaureate degree equivalent is required. Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MBA degree program.

Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MBA degree program.

5.0 Student is eligible to enroll in ENWR 110 Composition II. Student has been awarded transfer credit equivalent to ENWR 105 Composition I. 9.0 Equivalent of ENWR 110 Composition II has been accepted in transfer.

Remaining six (6) courses must be at the 290-level or above and be apportioned as follows: A minimum of one (1) HSTY course at 290 or 300-level (American history) A minimum of one (1) HSTY course at 290 or 300-level (European history) A minimum of one (1) HSTY course at 290 or 300-level (World history) No more than four (4) 200-level courses, including HSTY 225 Historiography and HSTY 250 Historical Research and Writing, may be applied toward completion of major requirements (includes up to two (2) 200-level courses accepted as transfer credits).

The FSU course grade will not be calculated in your overall GPA, and the transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU.

Stipulations that apply to transfer credit include: College-level courses completed at colleges and universities accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), or similar regional associations, are acceptable for transfer to FSU.

Transfer credit for previous nursing courses (7 course-credits/28 semester hours) can be earned through successful completion of the ACEII and Clinical Practice examinations.

If a student has been inactive for three years or longer, they are required to submit a new Application for Graduate Admission and application fee with updated documentation including a new statement of purpose, transcripts for courses taken at other institutions since being enrolled at Framingham State University, letters of recommendation and cover sheets, and any other documents as required for admittance to their intended program of study.

Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- or better. Although credit is awarded for all approved transfer courses, the grades will not be recorded on the student's Framingham State University transcripts nor be counted in computing the quality point average. Please note, spring semester vacancies tend to be limited and preferences will be considered, but cannot be guaranteed.

Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- or better. Although credit is awarded for all approved transfer courses, the grades will not be recorded on the student's Framingham State University transcripts nor be counted in computing the quality point average.

An exception is permitted for transfer students admitted to junior standing as Undeclared. Transfer Credit Policies: UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES (Prior to Matriculation) Framingham State University (FSU) determines transferability of credits from other colleges and universities based on best practices as outlined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO), the American Council on Education (ACE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) Standards on “Integrity in the Award of Academic Credit (4.29 – 4.32)”. Stipulations that apply to transfer credit include: College-level courses completed at colleges and universities accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), or similar national associations, are acceptable for transfer to FSU. Coursework completed at non-regionally accredited institutions or non-profit companies may be considered on an individual student basis by the major department’s curriculum committee and department chair, through a thorough examination of course content, syllabi, and learning objectives. Students may submit an appeal of the denial of transfer credit through the Office of the University Registrar which will then be reviewed by the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Department Chair. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students to earn college credit by examination. Official score reports are required in order to be considered for transfer credit. Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirements must be approved by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed. Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. Note: Exceptions for Spring 2020 coursework will be made where coursework with a passing grade lower than a C- (1.70/4.00) will be accepted in transfer. Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. Coursework completed at the University prior to matriculation is treated as transfer credit. Transfer credits are not used in the calculation of the grade point average. Once a student is accepted to the University as a degree candidate, all official transcripts are sent to the Office of the University Registrar to be reviewed by the transfer credit evaluator. Annually, the Office of the University Registrar will generate a report displaying the transfer of credit, including General Education, and/or equivalencies for review by the UCC and other academic leadership. UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER COURSES (After Matriculation) Off-Campus Course Approval: Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. The transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU as a Course Repeat (see Course Repeat Policy for details). Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. Please note: Matriculated undergraduate students may be allowed to transfer up to (3) graduate-level courses taken at Framingham State University or other institutions toward undergraduate degree completion requirements. Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirement must be approved and determined by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed. Official transcripts are required to be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar in order for the transfer credit to be finalized. GRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another regionally-accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Under extenuating circumstances, students may request permission to take a course for transfer credit after admission, and must obtain prior approval in writing from both the program advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses accepted in transfer credit must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. Transfer credit is limited to two (2) graduate courses and must have been completed with a grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better provided they were earned no more than five (5) years prior to the date of admission to Framingham State University. Transfer credit will be allowed on a course basis. Transfer credit will not be given for life experiences, noncredit, or undergraduate educational experiences. Professional development courses, even at the graduate level, will not be accepted in transfer toward a master’s degree at the University. VALOR Act and Academic Credit Evaluation Policy As per the Valor Act of 2012 (Massachusetts), undergraduate admissions applicants may submit their military transcript via the American Council on Education (ACE) for consideration of academic credit in accordance with University's policy with transfer credit.

An exception is permitted for transfer students admitted to junior standing as Undeclared. Transfer Credit Policies: UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES (Prior to Matriculation) Framingham State University (FSU) determines transferability of credits from other colleges and universities based on best practices as outlined by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO), the American Council on Education (ACE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) Standards on “Integrity in the Award of Academic Credit (4.29 - 4.32)”. Stipulations that apply to transfer credit include: College-level courses completed at colleges and universities accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), or similar national associations, are acceptable for transfer to FSU. Students may submit an appeal of the denial of transfer credit through the Office of the University Registrar which will then be reviewed by the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Department Chair. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students to earn college credit by examination. Official score reports are required in order to be considered for transfer credit. Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirements must be approved by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed. Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. Note: Exceptions for Spring 2020 coursework will be made where coursework with a passing grade lower than a C- (1.70/4.00) will be accepted in transfer. Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. Coursework completed at the University prior to matriculation is treated as transfer credit. Transfer credits are not used in the calculation of the grade point average. Once a student is accepted to the University as a degree candidate, all official transcripts are sent to the Office of the University Registrar to be reviewed by the transfer credit evaluator. Annually, the Office of the University Registrar will generate a report displaying the transfer of credit, including General Education, and/or equivalencies for review by the UCC and other academic leadership. UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER COURSES (After Matriculation) Off-Campus Course Approval: Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. The transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU as a Course Repeat (see Course Repeat Policy for details). Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. Please note: Matriculated undergraduate students may be allowed to transfer up to (3) graduate-level courses taken at Framingham State University or other institutions toward undergraduate degree completion requirements. Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirement must be approved and determined by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed. Official transcripts are required to be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar in order for the transfer credit to be finalized. GRADUATE TRANSFER CREDIT POLICIES Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another regionally-accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Under extenuating circumstances, students may request permission to take a course for transfer credit after admission, and must obtain prior approval in writing from both the program advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses accepted in transfer credit must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. Transfer credit is limited to two (2) graduate courses and must have been completed with a grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better provided they were earned no more than five (5) years prior to the date of admission to Framingham State University. Transfer credit will be allowed on a course basis. Transfer credit will not be given for life experiences, noncredit, or undergraduate educational experiences. Professional development courses, even at the graduate level, will not be accepted in transfer toward a master’s degree at the University. VALOR Act and Academic Credit Evaluation Policy As per the Valor Act of 2012 (Massachusetts), undergraduate admissions applicants may submit their military transcript via the American Council on Education (ACE) for consideration of academic credit in accordance with University's policy with transfer credit.

Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program may choose to apply for Prior Learning Assessment credit, which may be granted for substantive learning that has occurred outside the classroom. Learning Objectives Students will: Write substantive, source-based, thesis-driven papers, using lucid prose, which demonstrate critical and creative thinking based on relevant evidence and analytical reasoning Appropriately and effectively employ the research methods, terminology, and citation style of their field of research Locate bibliographic resources including electronic databases and/or other emerging technologies as appropriate to the respective interdisciplinary program Analyze the significance of the evidence as appropriate to the audience and purpose Artifacts/Assessments LIBS 250 Research paper (15 pages/3,750-4,500 words) LIBS 450 Research paper (20-25 pages/5,000-6,250 words) Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Students considering preparation of a

Students in the Interdisciplinary Studies degree program may choose to apply for Prior Learning Assessment credit, which may be granted for substantive learning that has occurred outside the classroom.

Courses before Admission and Transfer Credit Interested applicants can may take up to two graduate-level Nursing courses, with Program Director/Coordinator approval and seat availability, as a non-matriculated student prior to applying to the program. Transfer coursework is not accepted for the MSN program.

Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Office of the University Registrar. As per the Nursing Education Transfer Compact (NETC), nursing students who attended a Massachusetts state community college and have completed the MassTransfer Block (General Education), as indicated as such on the community college transcript, may be required to complete no more than two additional courses at FSU to satisfy FSU’s Domain General Education model.

sciences Transfer credit evaluations are completed by the Office of the University Registrar.

Official score reports are required in order to be considered for transfer credit. Course to course equivalencies and/or substitutions of transfer credit towards major/minor course requirements must be approved by the department chair in which the major or minor is housed. Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. Note: Exceptions for Spring 2020 coursework will be made where coursework with a passing grade lower than a C- (1.70/4.00) will be accepted in transfer. Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. Coursework completed at the University prior to matriculation is treated as transfer credit. Transfer credits are not used in the calculation of the grade point average.

Transfer credit is awarded for college-level courses only. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher. The transfer credit will replace the course taken at FSU as a Course Repeat (see Course Repeat Policy for details). Transfer credits and grades will not affect the Institutional GPA, but will be used in determining “attempted” credits when determining academic standing. All approved courses accepted in transfer will be awarded Framingham State University course- credit in an amount equal equivalent to FSU’s course-credit. Please note: Matriculated undergraduate students may be allowed to transfer up to (3) graduate- level courses taken at Framingham State University or other institutions toward undergraduate degree completion requirements.

It provides students with information that facilitates approval of the courses that will ensure transfer credits toward graduation while participating in a study abroad program.

The Office of the University Registrar coordinate services in the areas of course information, course selection, grading, major & concentration declaration, degree progress, classroom assignment, certification of enrollment and degrees awarded, name & address changes, administration of final examinations, posting of final grades & grade changes, transcript requests, transfer credit evaluations, and protection and release of academic records.

Students with an adjusted high school GPA of 3.7 or higher and incoming students with transfer credit but without a writing placement code will be invited to submit a portfolio of formal writing demonstrating that they have already met the goals for ENWR 110 Composition II. Specifically, the portfolio must include pieces of writing that demonstrate the following: Address more than one type of audience (e.g., academic, policy makers, peers, customers, voters); Incorporate multiple viewpoints in the same piece (e.g., an argument that fairly acknowledges alternative positions; an analysis that explores different conclusions from the similar data); Use textual sources accurately in summaries, paraphrases, and quotations; Use at least one scholarly source; Use conventional grammar and following a style guide.

Prior Learning Assessment Students accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies major may choose to apply for Prior Learning Assessment credit (a maximum of eight (8) course-credits). Such credit is awarded through a portfolio assessment process and may be granted for substantive learning that has occurred outside the classroom following high school graduation of completion of the GED. Credit may be awarded in the following areas: Employment • Military Service Community Service • Noncredit Educational Experiences Independent Learning • Educational Travel Students who wish to apply for "Prior Learning Assessment" credit must complete the portfolio process within twelve months of matriculation into the Interdisciplinary Studies major. "Prior Learning Assessment" credits are only applicable to the Interdisciplinary Studies major at Framingham State University (these credits will be removed from the student’s academic record should the student change their major). For additional information regarding the Interdisciplinary Studies major, please contact the Interdisciplinary Studies coordinator to make an appointment.

Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio should first consult with their appropriate Interdisciplinary Studies advisor to discuss their plans. Each student will be required to begin his or her Portfolio with an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words giving examples of subjects and skills learned as a result of the experiences documented. Students should address these two key questions: • What knowledge did you gain through this experience? • What skills did you learn that you did not possess prior to this experience? Alternatively, what skills did you develop over the course of this experience? As much as possible, students should use the current FSU course catalog to link their prior learning experiences to material covered in specific academic courses. For example, a self-taught artist might possess the skills learned in ARTS 200, Drawing Fundamentals. A business owner might well have learned by experience much of the material covered in MGMT 215, Legal Environment of Business. Full guidelines for the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio are available here .

Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Students considering preparation of a Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio should first consult with their appropriate Interdisciplinary Studies advisor to discuss their plans. Each student will be required to begin his or her Portfolio with an essay of approximately 750-1,000 words giving examples of subjects and skills learned as a result of the experiences documented. Students should address these two key questions: • What knowledge did you gain through this experience? • What skills did you learn that you did not possess prior to this experience? Alternatively, what skills did you develop over the course of this experience? As much as possible, students should use the current FSU course catalog to link their prior learning experiences to material covered in specific academic courses. For example, a self-taught artist might possess the skills learned in ARTS 200, Drawing Fundamentals. A business owner might well have learned by experience much of the material covered in MGMT 215, Legal Environment of Business. Full guidelines for the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio are available here.

Concentration Admissions Requirements Course Cycle Transfer Credit Graduation Requirements For students interested in furthering their knowledge of mathematics at the graduate level, as well as those who wish to advance a Mathematics 5-8 or Mathematics 8-12 Initial license to Professional. Fall Semester: EDUC 991 Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice (usually offered) EDUC 998 Language Development and Communication (usually offered) EDUC 999 Research and Evaluation (recommended after completion of three mathematics courses) (usually offered) MATH 901 Foundations of Mathematics (usually offered) MATH 918 Elementary Number Theory for Teachers * MATH 928 Problem Solving for Teachers * MATH 999 Reading and Research in Higher Mathematics Spring Semester: EDUC 991 Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice (usually offered) EDUC 998 Language Development and Communication (usually offered) EDUC 999 Research and Evaluation (recommended after completion of three mathematics courses) (usually offered) MATH 908 Geometry for Middle and High School Teachers I* MATH 910 Algebra for Middle and High School Teachers* MATH 933 Calculus I for Middle and High School Teachers* MATH 999 Reading and Research in Higher Mathematics Summer Semester: EDUC 991 Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice (usually offered) EDUC 998 Language Development and Communication (usually offered) EDUC 999 Research and Evaluation (recommended after completion of three mathematics courses) (usually offered) MATH 807 Intermediate Statistics* MATH 934 Calculus II for Middle and High School Teachers* MATH 913 Mathematical Models of Collective Action* MATH 926 Geometry for Middle and High School Teachers II* MATH 999 Reading and Research in Higher Mathematics (usually preferable to take in the fall or spring) Requests for a waiver of a program prerequisite or approval of transfer credit of an equivalent graduate course completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward a Framingham State University degree program.

Fall Semester: Spring Semester: Summer Semester: Requests for a waiver of a program prerequisite or approval of transfer credit of an equivalent graduate course completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward a Framingham State University degree program.

Substitutions and transfer credit for the following courses are strongly discouraged and may invalidate the degree requirements relative to licensure.

A maximum of eight (8) course-credits may be applied toward open electives from “Prior Learning Assessment” course-credits.

How will transfer credits appear on my transcript? Transferred credits will be reflected at the beginning of your FSU transcript.

How will transfer credits appear on my transcript? Transferred credits will be reflected at the beginning of your FSU transcript.

Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another regionally-accredited college or university will be considered at the time of admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Under extenuating circumstances, students may request permission to take a course for transfer credit after admission, and must obtain prior approval in writing from both the program advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses accepted in transfer credit must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. Transfer credit is limited to two (2) graduate courses and must have been completed with a grade of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better provided they were earned no more than five (5) years prior to the date of admission to Framingham State University. Transfer credit will be allowed on a course basis. Transfer credit will not be given for life experiences, noncredit, or undergraduate educational experiences. Professional development courses, even at the graduate level, will not be accepted in transfer toward a master’s degree at the University.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is permitted in this certificate program. Show More

Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Courses accepted in transfer must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MBA degree program. ~ 102 ~

Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university will be considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Courses accepted in transfer must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MBA degree program. Students will be not be permitted to fulfill MGMT 989 Strategic Management with a course transferred from another institution. ~ 105 ~

Transfer Credit Transfer credit for prior graduate coursework completed at another accredited college or university is considered at the time of MBA admission based on course descriptions and documentation submitted with the student’s application. Courses accepted in transfer must meet the academic criteria established by Framingham State University. A maximum of two (2) graduate courses may be accepted in transfer and applied toward the MS degree program, if they were completed during the last five (5) years.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is permitted in a certificate program.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is allowed in this certificate program.

Transfer Credit No transfer credit is permitted in this certificate program.

All admitted students will be provided an official transfer credit evaluation. MassTransfer Course Equivalencies Currently Enrolled Students: To receive credit for courses taken at other regionally accredited institutions, matriculated students must obtain approval in advance from the appropriate department chair(s). The request will then be re-reviewed for course credit transferability regarding overall transfer credit. Additional information regarding approval and posting of an Off-Campus course: Only courses with a final grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher will be accepted as transferable. Students may inquire further when seeking approval of courses to be taken at other institutions, and they will be notified of the total number of course credits they have earned from such courses whenever additional approved courses are transferred.

All admitted students will be provided an official transfer credit evaluation. MassTransfer Course Equivalencies Currently Enrolled Students: To receive credit for courses taken at other regionally accredited institutions, matriculated students must obtain approval in advance from the appropriate department chair(s). The request will then be re-reviewed for course credit transferability regarding overall transfer credit. Additional information regarding approval and posting of an Off-Campus course: Only courses with a final grade of C- (1.70/4.00 scale) or higher will be accepted as transferable. Students may inquire further when seeking approval of courses to be taken at other institutions, and they will be notified of the total number of course credits they have earned from such courses whenever additional approved courses are transferred.

Students may submit an appeal of the denial of transfer credit through the Office of the University Registrar which will then be reviewed by the appropriate Academic Dean, in consultation with the Department Chair. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) enables students to earn college credit by examination.

Once a student is accepted to the University as a degree candidate, all official transcripts are sent to the Office of the University Registrar to be reviewed by the transfer credit evaluator. All approved courses accepted in transfer will be awarded Framingham State University course-credit in an amount equivalent to FSU’s course-credit. Annually, the Office of the University Registrar will generate a report displaying the transfer of credit, including General Education, and/or equivalencies for review by the UCC and other academic leadership.

The MOU will include the following conditions: Up to three WPI graduate courses will be accepted into Framingham State and applied to the undergraduate degree according to the current transfer credit policy.