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In accordance with Minnesota State system policy 3.16, a student shall receive three (3) or more course credits for scores of 4 or higher on individual Higher Level IB examinations.

A student shall receive two (2) or more credits for scores of 4 or higher on individual Standard Level IB examinations.

In accordance with Minnesota State system policy (3.33), MSUM will grant college credit to students who earn a score of 50 or higher on CLEP examinations, with the exception of Level 2 foreign language exams, for which a minimum score of 60 for German, 59 for French, and 63 for Spanish is required.

In accordance with Minnesota State system policy (3.15), a minimum score of three is required to receive credit for the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.

Navigator Suite - Catalog - View Catalog Home Undergraduate Bulletin Academic Policies Grades and Grade Points Registration Procedures Transfer of Credits Honors Graduation Requirements Academic Standing Policy Course Placement Testing Policy Course Levels and Types Common Undergraduate Degree Requirements Print -- Undergraduate Bulletin Academic Policies -- Academic Information The most current University Policies can be found on the University Policies and Procedures webpage . Academic Year The academic year at Minnesota State University Moorhead is arranged into fall and spring semesters of approximately 16 weeks each and a summer semester offering a variety of start and end dates comprised of variable week and short-term workshop sessions. The institutionally established equivalency is not less than: One semester hour of credit is awarded for 750 minutes of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of 1800 minutes of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or At least an equivalent amount of work as required in item (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work leading toward the award of credit hours. For alternate course formats which do not meet faculty contact requirements credit is awarded based on the equivalent face-to-face course or by assessing the amount of work required by the student. Any individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study will not be permitted to participate in a clinical placement in a DHS or MDH licensed facility or agency.

Graduate Residence and Transfer of Credit Policy Residence requirement: At least one-half of the semester credits constituting the minimum requirements for the master's degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate must be completed through registration at MSUM in courses offered by its faculty. Transfer of non-degree status credits: Courses taken at MSUM as a non-degree seeking student prior to program admission will be transferred as follows: Up to nine semester credits for a master's or specialist degree. Transfer of credits into Doctor of Education degree: Up to 27 semester credits (12 semester credits from an initial master's degree and 15 semester credits from a subsequent master's degree and/or graduate work not applied toward the initial master's degree) or up to 27 semester credits from a doctoral degree may be transferred into the Ed.D. Transfer from other Minnesota State System Universities: Courses from another Minnesota State System University may be transferred to a graduate degree program or a graduate certificate program based on the following: Up to 1/2 of the minimum course credits (not including project, thesis, internship, or practica credits) required for a master's or specialist degree may be transferred to an MSUM degree program with the approval of the graduate coordinator of the program involved. Up to 1/2 of the minimum credits required for a graduate certificate may be transferred to an MSUM certificate program upon the approval of the graduate certificate program coordinator. If more than one graduate institution was attended previously, the student and advisor will determine which credits will be transferable, but no more than half of the minimum course credits will be allowed. An official transcript from each graduate institution from which the student wishes to transfer credits must be given to the Registrar's Office; the advisor will notify the Registrar's office which transfer credits are approved by the program and they will be added to the MSUM transcript. The total transfer credits may not be more than half of the minimum degree or certificate requirements. Transfer from Metro College Alliance: Courses approved for registration through the Metro College Alliance are transferred upon approval of individual programs. Transfer from other accredited institutions: If a student transfers to an MSUM master's degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate program after attending an accredited graduate institution (other than a Minnesota State system campus), a maximum of nine (9) semester credits may be accepted in transfer from other accredited institutions. No "P" or "S" grades may be transferred. Courses taken 10 or more years ago will not be considered for transfer. For the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree, up to 27 credits may be transferred into the 72 semester credit degree program in accordance with #3 of this policy. Didactic, practicum, internship, and field experience credits may transfer, including those with a grade of "P" or "S." Graduate Academic Warning and Suspension Policy All students at MSUM are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Completion Rate Requirement for Continuation in Good Standing . All students must complete 66.667% of the sum of all MSUM credits attempted plus all transfer credits accepted. Transfer credits accepted and earned credits listed on the MSUM transcript are included in the percent completion calculation as attempted credits. Percent completion is calculated by dividing the number of earned credits by the sum of MSUM attempted credits plus transfer credits accepted.

Summer residency courses are ED 785 and ED 795 . Core ED 701 Introduction to Advanced Graduate Scholarship and Leadership (3) ED 704 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (3) ED 705 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3) ED 727 Educational Law and Policy: Historical, Political and Global Perspective (3) ED 735 Social Justice, Culture, Diversity and Ethical Practice for Educational Leaders (3) ED 740 Fiscal Management for Educational Growth and Change (3) ED 767 Organization and Administration of Educational Leadership (3) ED 772 Instructional Models for Learners and Leaders (3) ED 782 Emerging Issues in Supervision and Administration (3) ED 783 Strategic Assessment and Accountability in Education (3) ED 785 Building a Compassionate Community of Scholars - 1st summer residency requirement (3) ED 795 Research Seminar – 2 nd summer residency requirement (3) ED 799 Dissertation (9) Program Requirements 27 elective or transfer credits with no more than 15 credits at the masters level are also required. Up to 27 credits (maximum of 15 masters credits and/or 27 doctoral/licensure credits) could be transferred and may be applied toward elective credits upon prior approval. The choice of elective and transfer credits must be approved by the faculty advisor prior to enrollment and during the creation of a plan of study.

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Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC)/General Education Transfer students will receive evaluations indicating the extent and distribution of credits which are accepted by MSUM toward LASC and degree requirements. LASC requirements will be considered complete for transfer students who complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), the North Dakota General Education Requirements Transfer Agreement (GERTA), or an equivalent (must meet credit and goal standards) Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. Courses will be evaluated to meet LASC goal requirements based on the sending institutions general education components or the equivalency assigned when transferred to MSUM in accordance with Minnesota State system transfer policy. Transfer students must also meet MSUM’s first year experience and writing intensive requirements based on the number of credits transferred in. Transfer credits may not be applied to meet an area requirement (LASC, major, or minor) unless they also meet the corresponding GPA requirement for the academic area. These attempts will be considered transfer credit and the MSUM credit and grade will be removed. When a course previously transferred to MSUM is repeated at MSUM, the transferred course is considered duplication and removed from GPA and credit totals. Other Types of Credit Courses transferred to MSUM which are evaluated as developmental in nature will not be granted college level transfer credit, even if the sending institution has awarded credit. Credit awarded for departmental examinations, waivers of credit, etc. may be eligible for credit based on MSUM Credit for Prior Learning Policy. Credit for Prior Learning Credit for prior learning is undergraduate or graduate level academic credit awarded for demonstrated university-level learning gained through learning experiences outside Minnesota State University Moorhead credit-bearing courses. External credit is assessed through outside entities. MSUM shall provide current, comprehensive, and accessible information on opportunities to obtain credit for prior learning to prospective and admitted students as part of degree planning and advising. MSUM shall provide opportunities for enrolled students to demonstrate university-level learning achieved through prior learning experiences outside of the MSUM credit-bearing course. MSUM shall determine the credit award for students who demonstrate prior learning consistent with system procedures. Credit awarded for prior learning may fulfill LASC, program/major/minor, and/or elective courses. Credit awarded for prior learning by a college or university must be accepted in transfer by MSUM in accordance with System Procedure 3.21.1 Undergraduate Course Credit Transfer. There is no limit to the amount of credit that may be awarded for prior learning assessments. An academic appeal may be used by students who are denied credit requested for prior learning. External Assessments External assessments include methods and processes that could result in credit for prior learning achieved and assessed through a nationally recognized third-party assessment agency or organization, regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution, or noncredit instruction. CPL internal assessment types may include, but are not limited to, credit by exam, prior learning portfolio assessment, individualized subject-area assessment, group or seminar assessment, and competency-based assessment. MSUM may assess prior learning in a single-subject process, or a process that reviews multiple subjects in one documentation and assessment process. Credit awarded for internal prior learning will count toward MSUM residency requirements. MSUM will designate the credit awarded on the official transcript as a credit-bearing courses with no reference to credit for prior learning. MSUM will clearly publish all tuition and fees associated with awarding credit for internal prior learning. If MSUM does not have an equivalent course, free elective credit may be awarded. The policies and procedures concerning the awarding of this credit may be found on the Testing and Placement website . College Level Examination Program (CLEP) CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is a testing program of The College Board designed to measure prior learning. If MSUM does not have an equivalent course, free elective credit may be awarded. If MSUM does not have an equivalent course, free elective credit may be awarded.

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Navigator Suite - Catalog - View Catalog Home Undergraduate Bulletin Academic Policies Grades and Grade Points Registration Procedures Transfer of Credits Honors Graduation Requirements Academic Standing Policy Course Placement Testing Policy Course Levels and Types Common Undergraduate Degree Requirements Print -- Undergraduate Bulletin Academic Policies Academic Standing Policy -- Academic Standing Policy This policy applies to all undergraduate students admitted to Minnesota State University Moorhead. Accepted transfer credits count toward the total number of attempted credits, but transfer grades do not count in the student's MSUM GPA. (A GPA calculator is available on the Academic Success Center website) Percent Completion All students must complete 66.667% of the sum of all MSUM credits attempted plus all transfer credits accepted. Transfer credits accepted and earned credits listed on the MSUM transcript are included in the percent completion calculation as attempted credits. Percent completion is calculated by dividing the number of earned credits by the sum of MSUM attempted credits plus transfer credits accepted.

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Navigator Suite - Catalog - View Catalog Home Undergraduate Bulletin Academic Policies Grades and Grade Points Registration Procedures Transfer of Credits Honors Graduation Requirements Academic Standing Policy Course Placement Testing Policy Course Levels and Types Common Undergraduate Degree Requirements Print -- Undergraduate Bulletin Academic Policies Common Undergraduate Degree Requirements -- Common Undergraduate Degree Requirements Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC ) Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC) provides a broad foundation of skills, information and knowledge that goes beyond your chosen academic field. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA is required in all courses used to fulfill LASC requirements, including transfer courses. Students entering with 32 or more transferable credits must complete two writing intensive courses at MSUM: One 300- or 400-level writing intensive course designated by the student’s major One writing intensive course at the 200-level or higher If a student has multiple majors, the student must fulfill the university writing intensive course requirements as well as the upper-level writing requirement of each major. Students who transfer to MSUM with a partially completed MnTC are not required to repeat any goal areas they have already fulfilled, but must complete the remaining requirements of MSUM’s Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum. In order to complete the MnTC at MSUM a student must complete the following requirements: A 2.0 MnTC GPA is required for recognition of a student's completion of the entire Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Transfer credits may not be applied to meet an area requirement (LASC, major, or minor) unless they also meet the corresponding GPA requirement for the academic area. MSUM will accept for transfer, as lower-division electives, a maximum of 16 semester credits of vocational or technical courses offered by technical colleges.

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Transfer Credit Policy A student’s assigned advisor or the chair can approve acceptance of transfer credits for art courses for the department’s foundations program. Students seeking transfer credit for art courses will be interviewed by a faculty member in the area of study of the transfer course. The student will be expected to present a syllabus or course outline and portfolio of work produced in the class sought for transfer credit. Please see this Bulletin for general information and guidelines on the policy for transfer credits outside the School of Art.

Official transcripts for any transfer credits have been submitted to the Registrar's Office and are entered as a transfer course in the course planning tool.

Credit for Non-Academic Experience The purpose of this policy is to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate competence at the college and university level from learning gained through learning experiences outside of a college or university credit-bearing course and to establish consistent practices among colleges and universities for evaluating and awarding undergraduate or graduate credit for prior learning. Any duplication coursework must follow current Transfer of Credit policy. Any individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the background study will not be permitted to participate in a clinical placement in a DHS or MDH licensed facility or agency.

A maximum of nine (9) graduate semester credits from nursing, all of which must be related to the program, may be considered for transfer from other appropriately accredited colleges or universities with the approval of the Graduate Nursing Program. The transfer credits must be no older than seven (7) years by the time of MSUM graduate nursing program/certificate completion and carry a grade of B or better.

Admission Requirements A student who graduates from one of MSUM's partner schools with an AD-RN may be eligible to complete the BSN through the Dual Acceptance Program, which is outlined on the RN-BSN Dual Acceptance Program Webpage. Program Delivery Mode Online Plus: offered entirely online with face-to-face options available for some/all sections Core Requirements ( 31 credits ) NURS 301 Transitions (4) NURS 303 Holistic Family Health Nursing (4) NURS 342 Interdisciplinary Care of Diverse Populations (3) NURS 348 Public Health Nursing (4) NURS 370 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (4) NURS 420 Gerontological Nursing to Promote Successful Aging (3) NURS 472 Leadership and Professional Development (3) NURS 473 Professional Pathways (3) Choose one course out of the following four courses: NURS 452 End of Life Care (3) NURS 454 Foundations of Integrative and Holistic Care (3) NURS 462 Patho, Pharm, Physical Assessment for Health Professionals (3) SUST 485 Global Health Perspectives (3) Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major NURS 473 - Professional Pathways Program Requirements Graduates of the RN-BSN program will have a minimum of 120 total credits, including key transfer credits. There are generous transfer credit considerations for those with Associate of Arts degrees (e.g., for those coming from the MN Transfer system, or from programs with articulation agreements with MSUM). Transcripts are evaluated individually to determine the extent of transfer credit awarded.

Graduate Residence and Transfer of Credit Policy Residence requirement: At least one-half of the semester credits constituting the minimum requirements for the master's degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate must be completed through registration at MSUM in courses offered by its faculty. Transfer of non-degree status credits: Courses taken at MSUM as a non-degree seeking student prior to program admission will be transferred as follows: Up to nine semester credits for a master's or specialist degree. Transfer of credits into Doctor of Education degree: Up to 27 semester credits (12 semester credits from an initial master's degree and 15 semester credits from a subsequent master's degree and/or graduate work not applied toward the initial master's degree) or up to 27 semester credits from a doctoral degree may be transferred into the Ed.D. Transfer from other Minnesota State System Universities: Courses from another Minnesota State System University may be transferred to a graduate degree program or a graduate certificate program based on the following: Up to 1/2 of the minimum course credits (not including project, thesis, internship, or practica credits) required for a master's or specialist degree may be transferred to an MSUM degree program with the approval of the graduate coordinator of the program involved. Up to 1/2 of the minimum credits required for a graduate certificate may be transferred to an MSUM certificate program upon the approval of the graduate certificate program coordinator. If more than one graduate institution was attended previously, the student and advisor will determine which credits will be transferable, but no more than half of the minimum course credits will be allowed. An official transcript from each graduate institution from which the student wishes to transfer credits must be given to the Registrar's Office; the advisor will notify the Registrar's office which transfer credits are approved by the program and they will be added to the MSUM transcript. The total transfer credits may not be more than half of the minimum degree or certificate requirements. Transfer from Metro College Alliance: Courses approved for registration through the Metro College Alliance are transferred upon approval of individual programs. Transfer from other accredited institutions: If a student transfers to an MSUM master's degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate program after attending an accredited graduate institution (other than a Minnesota State system campus), a maximum of nine (9) semester credits may be accepted in transfer from other accredited institutions. No "P" or "S" grades may be transferred. Courses taken 10 or more years ago will not be considered for transfer. For the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree, up to 27 credits may be transferred into the 72 semester credit degree program in accordance with #3 of this policy. Didactic, practicum, internship, and field experience credits may transfer, including those with a grade of "P" or "S." Graduate Academic Warning and Suspension Policy All students at MSUM are required to maintain satisfactory academic progress. All students must complete 66.667% of the sum of all MSUM credits attempted plus all transfer credits accepted. Transfer credits accepted and earned credits listed on the MSUM transcript are included in the percent completion calculation as attempted credits. Percent completion is calculated by dividing the number of earned credits by the sum of MSUM attempted credits plus transfer credits accepted.

Core ED 701 Introduction to Advanced Graduate Scholarship and Leadership (3) ED 704 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research (3) ED 705 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research (3) ED 727 Educational Law and Policy: Historical, Political and Global Perspective (3) ED 735 Social Justice, Culture, Diversity and Ethical Practice for Educational Leaders (3) ED 740 Fiscal Management for Educational Growth and Change (3) ED 767 Organization and Administration of Educational Leadership (3) ED 772 Instructional Models for Learners and Leaders (3) ED 782 Emerging Issues in Supervision and Administration (3) ED 783 Strategic Assessment and Accountability in Education (3) ED 785 Building a Compassionate Community of Scholars - 1st summer residency requirement (3) ED 795 Research Seminar - 2nd summer residency requirement (3) ED 799 Dissertation (9) Program Requirements 27 elective or transfer credits with no more than 15 credits at the masters level are also required. Up to 27 credits (maximum of 15 masters credits and/or 27 doctoral/licensure credits) could be transferred and may be applied toward elective credits upon prior approval. The choice of elective and transfer credits must be approved by the faculty advisor prior to enrollment and during the creation of a plan of study.

These attempts will be considered transfer credit and the MSUM credit and grade will be removed. The transfer grade will not be included in GPA and the most recent attempt, whether at MSUM or another institution, will be counted. Resident Credits Resident credits are those registered and paid for at MSUM while attending courses offered on campus, through the Metro College Alliance, internal credit for prior learning, or through other designated exchange programs. Non-resident credits are those earned at another college (except in authorized exchange programs), and those credits earned through Advanced Placement, the International Baccalaureate, the College Level Examination Program, external credit for prior learning, or examination for credit.

<!DOCTYPE html> Transfer of Credits All credit evaluation will be based upon official transcripts received from the original credit issuing institution. Accreditation Transfer credit from institutions accredited by regional associations (North Central, Middle States, etc.) will be accepted by MSUM subject to limitations. Transfer credit from nationally accredited schools on the CHEA/US DOE list will be reviewed for transfer credit acceptance on a case-by-case basis. Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum (LASC)/General Education Transfer students will receive evaluations indicating the extent and distribution of credits which are accepted by MSUM toward LASC and degree requirements. LASC requirements will be considered complete for transfer students who complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), the North Dakota General Education Requirements Transfer Agreement (GERTA), or an equivalent (must meet credit and goal standards) Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. Courses will be evaluated to meet LASC goal requirements based on the sending institutions general education components or the equivalency assigned when transferred to MSUM in accordance with Minnesota State system transfer policy. Transfer students must also meet MSUM’s first year experience and writing intensive requirements based on the number of credits transferred in. Transfer credits may not be applied to meet an area requirement (LASC, major, or minor) unless they also meet the corresponding GPA requirement for the academic area. These attempts will be considered transfer credit and the MSUM credit and grade will be removed. When a course previously transferred to MSUM is repeated at MSUM, the transferred course is considered duplication and removed from GPA and credit totals. Other Types of Credit Courses transferred to MSUM which are evaluated as developmental in nature will not be granted college level transfer credit, even if the sending institution has awarded credit. Credit awarded for departmental examinations, waivers of credit, etc. may be eligible for credit based on MSUM Credit for Prior Learning Policy. Credit for Prior Learning Credit for prior learning is undergraduate or graduate level academic credit awarded for demonstrated university-level learning gained through learning experiences outside Minnesota State University Moorhead credit-bearing courses. External credit is assessed through outside entities. MSUM shall provide current, comprehensive, and accessible information on opportunities to obtain credit for prior learning to prospective and admitted students as part of degree planning and advising. MSUM shall provide opportunities for enrolled students to demonstrate university-level learning achieved through prior learning experiences outside of the MSUM credit-bearing course. MSUM shall determine the credit award for students who demonstrate prior learning consistent with system procedures. Credit awarded for prior learning may fulfill LASC, program/major/minor, and/or elective courses. Credit awarded for prior learning by a college or university must be accepted in transfer by MSUM in accordance with System Procedure 3.21.1 Undergraduate Course Credit Transfer. There is no limit to the amount of credit that may be awarded for prior learning assessments. An academic appeal may be used by students who are denied credit requested for prior learning. External Assessments External assessments include methods and processes that could result in credit for prior learning achieved and assessed through a nationally recognized third-party assessment agency or organization, regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary institution, or noncredit instruction. CPL internal assessment types may include, but are not limited to, credit by exam, prior learning portfolio assessment, individualized subject-area assessment, group or seminar assessment, and competency-based assessment. MSUM may assess prior learning in a single-subject process, or a process that reviews multiple subjects in one documentation and assessment process. Credit awarded for internal prior learning will count toward MSUM residency requirements. MSUM will designate the credit awarded on the official transcript as a credit-bearing courses with no reference to credit for prior learning. MSUM will clearly publish all tuition and fees associated with awarding credit for internal prior learning. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) CLEP (College Level Examination Program) is a testing program of The College Board designed to measure prior learning.

Graduate level courses may be transferred from sending institutions towards undergraduate degree requirements with approval from the student's undergraduate program. New students who have completed 24 or more transferable credits will be exempt from this requirement.

Accepted transfer credits count toward the total number of attempted credits, but transfer grades do not count in the student's MSUM GPA. (A GPA calculator is available on the Academic Success Center website) Percent Completion All students must complete 66.667% of the sum of all MSUM credits attempted plus all transfer credits accepted. Transfer credits accepted and earned credits listed on the MSUM transcript are included in the percent completion calculation as attempted credits. Percent completion is calculated by dividing the number of earned credits by the sum of MSUM attempted credits plus transfer credits accepted.

A minimum of a 2.0 GPA is required in all courses used to fulfill LASC requirements, including transfer courses. Students entering with 32 or more transferable credits must complete two writing intensive courses at MSUM: One 300- or 400-level writing intensive course designated by the student’s major One writing intensive course at the 200-level or higher If a student has multiple majors, the student must fulfill the university writing intensive course requirements as well as the upper-level writing requirement of each major. Students who transfer to MSUM with a partially completed MnTC are not required to repeat any goal areas they have already fulfilled, but must complete the remaining requirements of MSUM’s Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum. In order to complete the MnTC at MSUM a student must complete the following requirements: A 2.0 MnTC GPA is required for recognition of a student's completion of the entire Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. Transfer credits may not be applied to meet an area requirement (LASC, major, or minor) unless they also meet the corresponding GPA requirement for the academic area. MSUM will accept for transfer, as lower-division electives, a maximum of 16 semester credits of vocational or technical courses offered by technical colleges.

Transfer Credit Policy A student’s assigned advisor or the chair can approve acceptance of transfer credits for art courses for the department’s foundations program. Students seeking transfer credit for art courses will be interviewed by a faculty member in the area of study of the transfer course. The student will be expected to present a syllabus or course outline and portfolio of work produced in the class sought for transfer credit. Please see this Bulletin for general information and guidelines on the policy for transfer credits outside the School of Art.

Official transcripts for any transfer credits have been submitted to the Registrar's Office and are entered as a transfer course in the course planning tool.

Credit for Non-Academic Experience The purpose of this policy is to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate competence at the college and university level from learning gained through learning experiences outside of a college or university credit-bearing course and to establish consistent practices among colleges and universities for evaluating and awarding undergraduate or graduate credit for prior learning. Any duplication coursework must follow current Transfer of Credit policy.

A maximum of nine (9) graduate semester credits from nursing, all of which must be related to the program, may be considered for transfer from other appropriately accredited colleges or universities with the approval of the Graduate Nursing Program. The transfer credits must be no older than seven (7) years by the time of MSUM graduate nursing program/certificate completion and carry a grade of B or better.

Program Delivery Mode Online Plus: offered entirely online with face-to-face options available for some/all sections Core Requirements ( 31 credits ) NURS 301 Transitions (4) NURS 303 Holistic Family Health Nursing (4) NURS 342 Interdisciplinary Care of Diverse Populations (3) NURS 348 Public Health Nursing (4) NURS 370 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (4) NURS 420 Gerontological Nursing to Promote Successful Aging (3) NURS 472 Leadership and Professional Development (3) NURS 473 Professional Pathways (3) Choose one course out of the following four courses: NURS 452 End of Life Care (3) NURS 454 Foundations of Integrative and Holistic Care (3) NURS 462 Patho, Pharm, Physical Assessment for Health Professionals (3) SUST 485 Global Health Perspectives (3) Designated Writing Intensive Course for Major NURS 473 - Professional Pathways Program Requirements Graduates of the RN-BSN program will have a minimum of 120 total credits, including key transfer credits. There are generous transfer credit considerations for those with Associate of Arts degrees (e.g., for those coming from the MN Transfer system, or from programs with articulation agreements with MSUM). Transcripts are evaluated individually to determine the extent of transfer credit awarded.