Policies

A course taken at an outside institution is NOT considered an Independent Study (see section on Transfer Courses) unless overseen by a n IHP PhD-RS Program faculty member . 3.1.2.2 Transfer courses: Supplemental coursework may include transfer courses taken at an outside institution. Once the PhD Transfer Course Request is approved, the Registrar will register the student for IHP transfer credits for the semester in which the course will be taken . Transfer courses are distinct from Independent Study courses (see section on Independent Study Courses). In this case, student s must follow up with the IHP Registrar to confirm the grade has been received . Student s may petition that up to 6 credits of previously completed, relevant coursework be transferred in as supplemental coursework, provided: 1) the coursework did not count toward another degree; and 2) the coursework was completed within the preceding 5 years. The petition for transfer credit must first be approved by the Program’s Executive Committee and then filed through the Registrar’s Office - it must include a transcript showing the completed course(s) with a grade of “Pass” or B or higher. Request for Extension Student s may request an extension of the program beyond this five-year limit by petitioning the Executive Committee . Student s should follow the petition procedure as outlined in section 11.1 of this Manual . A majority vote by the Program Executive Committee is required for extension approval . The student will receive an email from the registrar about approval/denial of the extension petition.

A course taken at an outside institution is NOT considered an Independent Study (see section on Transfer Courses) unless overseen by an IHP PhD-RS Program faculty member. Once the PhD Transfer Course Request is approved, the Registrar will register the student for IHP transfer credits for the semester in which the course will be taken. Students may petition that up to 6 credits of previously completed, relevant coursework be transferred in as supplemental coursework, provided: 1) the coursework did not count toward another degree; and 2) the coursework was completed within the preceding 5 years. The petition for transfer credit must first be approved by the Program’s Executive Committee and then filed through the Registrar’s Office - it must include a transcript showing the completed course(s) with a grade of “Pass” or B or higher.