Policies

To receive credit, a student must receive an Advanced Placement score of three, four or five.

Note: more than four years are required to complete the licensure requirements unless students enter the college with advanced standing.

Advanced Standing Program Candidates in the Advanced Standing program are students with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. Course List Code Title Credits SWK 6300 Assessment and Differential Diagnosis 4 SWK 6302 Evidence-Based Intervention and Treatment 4 SWK 6305 Bridge to Clinical Social Work 2 SWK 6400 Advanced Policy & Community Mental Health 3 SWK 6401 Practice Evaluation 3 SWK 6404 Advanced Practice with Groups 3 SWK 6550 Clinical Fall Practicum 4 SWK 6551 Clinical Spring Practicum 4 Electives Students must complete 3 credits of Topics courses. 3 SWK 6777 Topics in Social Work Students must complete 8 credits of Advanced Practice coursework. Courses may be offered from the following list of courses based upon the availability of appropriately credentialed instructors. 8 SWK 6420 Advanced Practice: Somatic Literacy – Clinical Collaboration with the Natural Environment SWK 6425 Advanced Practice: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy SWK 6501 Advanced Practice Elective SWK 6510 Advanced Practice: Treatment of Trauma SWK 6515 Advanced Practice: Social Work Practice with Families and Couples SWK 6520 Advanced Practice: Relational-Cultural Therapy Total Credits 38 1 A grade of B or higher is required for Field Practicum II.

Advanced Standing Program Candidates in the Advanced Standing program are students with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. Course List Code Title Credits SWK 6300 Assessment and Differential Diagnosis 4 SWK 6302 Evidence-Based Intervention and Treatment 4 SWK 6305 Bridge to Clinical Social Work 2 SWK 6400 Advanced Policy & Community Mental Health 3 SWK 6401 Practice Evaluation 3 SWK 6404 Advanced Practice with Groups 3 SWK 6550 Clinical Fall Practicum 4 SWK 6551 Clinical Spring Practicum 4 Electives Students must complete 3 credits of Topics courses. 3 SWK 6777 Topics in Social Work Students must complete 8 credits of Advanced Practice coursework. Courses may be offered from the following list of courses based upon the availability of appropriately credentialed instructors. 8 SWK 6420 Advanced Practice: Somatic Literacy - Clinical Collaboration with the Natural Environment SWK 6425 Advanced Practice: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy SWK 6501 Advanced Practice Elective SWK 6510 Advanced Practice: Treatment of Trauma SWK 6515 Advanced Practice: Social Work Practice with Families and Couples SWK 6520 Advanced Practice: Relational-Cultural Therapy Total Credits 38 1: A grade of B or higher is required for Field Practicum II.

The College of St. Scholastica accepts transfer credit on the following basis: Only courses with grades "C-" and above will transfer. Grades recorded as "P" or any other notation of Pass, will be transferred only if verification is provided by the Registrar of the transfer institution that the work was completed with the minimum grade required for earning a “P” (Pass) grade as noted in the grade definitions policy of the CSS undergraduate catalog in effect at time of transfer. Students desiring transfer credit may be required to provide course and or exam information from the awarding institution so that the valuation of transfer credit may be made accurately. syllabus, course descriptions, assessment criteria) Credit by Standardized Exam: Transfer credit is awarded for college-level examinations offered by the Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST Credit-by-Exam Program, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Transfer credits are recorded as semester credits. (e.g., a 3 quarter credit course will equate to 2 semester credits and a 4 quarter credit course will equate to 2.67 semester credits) The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is the difference between the total number of credits required to graduate and the number of residency credits required to graduate. Only courses that are specified in the articulation agreement are eligible for transfer to The College of St. Scholastica.

The College of St. Scholastica accepts transfer credit on the following basis: Only courses with grades "C-" and above will transfer. Grades recorded as "P" or any other notation of Pass, will be transferred only if verification is provided by the Registrar of the transfer institution that the work was completed with the minimum grade required for earning a “P” (Pass) grade as noted in the grade definitions policy of the CSS undergraduate catalog in effect at time of transfer. Students desiring transfer credit may be required to provide course and or exam information from the awarding institution so that the valuation of transfer credit may be made accurately. syllabus, course descriptions, assessment criteria) Credit by Standardized Exam: Transfer credit is awarded for college-level examinations offered by the Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DSST Credit-by-Exam Program, and International Baccalaureate (IB). Transfer credits are recorded as semester credits. (e.g., a 3 quarter credit course will equate to 2 semester credits and a 4 quarter credit course will equate to 2.67 semester credits) The maximum number of transfer credits allowed is the difference between the total number of credits required to graduate and the number of residency credits required to graduate. Only courses that are specified in the articulation agreement are eligible for transfer to The College of St. Scholastica.

Note: more than four years are required to complete the licensure requirements unless students enter the college with advanced standing.

A complete statement of the St. Scholastica policy is available at CSS Graduate Culminating Experience Policy . Transfer Credits Students may transfer a maximum number of six semester graduate credits appropriate to the program, earned from a regionally accredited college or university, toward completion of their St. Scholastica degree. The transfer credit must have been completed no more than seven years prior to the date the St. Scholastica degree is completed. Forms to request transfer of credits can be obtained online and submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions. The College of St. Scholastica will consider transfer credits from students who: Submit a Graduate Credit Transfer Application form. A complete statement of the St. Scholastica policy is available at CSS Graduate Transfer Credit Policy . Course Load The full-time student load at the graduate level is 6 semester credits for academic and financial aid purposes.

Credit by Examination The College Board and the Educational Testing Service provide a national program of examinations called the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) that is used to evaluate college-level education. The Registrar maintains a list of the CLEP exams that meet Pathways requirements. Academic departments determine which CLEP examinations can substitute for major requirements, so students are advised to discuss their CLEP plans with their academic advisor. Note that credit cannot be granted for both a course passed by examination and a regular classroom course that duplicates the subject matter. No credit can be given for an examination if an advanced course in that area has already been taken.

Credit by Examination The College Board and the Educational Testing Service provide a national program of examinations called the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) that is used to evaluate college-level education. The Registrar maintains a list of the CLEP exams that meet Pathways requirements. Academic departments determine which CLEP examinations can substitute for major requirements, so students are advised to discuss their CLEP plans with their academic advisor. Note that credit cannot be granted for both a course passed by examination and a regular classroom course that duplicates the subject matter. No credit can be given for an examination if an advanced course in that area has already been taken.

Prerequisite Courses: NSG 4510 and NSG 4515 and NSG 4520 and NSG 4525 and NSG 4630 and NSG 4632 and NSG 4634 and NSG 4636 and NSG 4805 and NSG 4810 and NSG 4820 and NSG 4830 and NSG 4860 NSG 4888 - Prior Learning Assessment: RN License - 11 cr. Provides an opportunity for the Registered Nurse (RN) student to receive nursing credits for the major based on prior learning assessment using passing of the NCLEX- RN licensure exam and thus attainment of an RN license.

Prerequisite Courses: NSG 4510 and NSG 4515 and NSG 4520 and NSG 4525 and NSG 4630 and NSG 4632 and NSG 4634 and NSG 4636 and NSG 4805 and NSG 4810 and NSG 4820 and NSG 4830 and NSG 4860 NSG 4888 - Prior Learning Assessment: RN License - 11 cr. Provides an opportunity for the Registered Nurse (RN) student to receive nursing credits for the major based on prior learning assessment using passing of the NCLEX- RN licensure exam and thus attainment of an RN license.

Prerequisite Courses: OTH 6112 OTH 6534 - Transformative Engagement in Occupational Therapy - 0,4 cr. Through the transformative engagement process, students will integrate prior learning with personal reflection and current theories related to concepts of supervision, management and leadership.

Prior Learning Assessment The college classroom is not the only place college-level learning may occur. The College of St. Scholastica has several mechanisms by which it recognizes college-level learning acquired outside the classroom. Credit may be accepted from specialized or special purpose institutions, including the U.S. Armed Services, provided the work is applicable to St. Scholastica's baccalaureate degree programs and is recommended by the American Council of Education (ACE). Portfolio Assessment Students who wish to document prior learning through

Prior Learning Assessment The college classroom is not the only place college-level learning may occur. The College of St. Scholastica has several mechanisms by which it recognizes college-level learning acquired outside the classroom. Credit may be accepted from specialized or special purpose institutions, including the U.S. Armed Services, provided the work is applicable to St. Scholastica's baccalaureate degree programs and is recommended by the American Council of Education (ACE).

Students can transfer six credits from an accredited institution that are education-related that will be applied toward the professional studies elective . Transfer credits must have been earned within seven years.

Students can transfer six credits from an accredited institution that are education-related that will be applied toward the professional studies elective. Transfer credits must have been earned within seven years.

PSY 4335 - Empirical Research - 4 cr. PSY 4335 constitutes one of three capstone experiences for the major in psychology (see also PSY 4435 and PSY 4555 ). Each student conducts an independent research study requiring in-depth synthesis of prior learning of research methods, statistics and report writing.

Credits: 64 Advanced Standing Program Credits: 38 Minimum GPA: 3.0 Program Required Courses Regular Standing Program Candidates in the Regular Standing program are students without a Bachelor's degree in Social Work.

SWK 6305 - Bridge to Clinical Social Work - 2 cr. Designed for Advanced Standing students to develop clinical social work skills.

SWK 6305 - Bridge to Clinical Social Work - 2 cr. Designed for Advanced Standing students to develop clinical social work skills.

Transfer Credits Students may transfer a maximum number of six semester graduate credits appropriate to the program, earned from a regionally accredited college or university, toward completion of their St. Scholastica degree. Departments are looking for corresponding outcomes and other curricular requirements to the completed transfer courses and the courses within our curriculum. Exceptions to this policy for individual students may be made by individual departments. The transfer credit must have been completed no more than seven years prior to the date the St. Scholastica degree is completed. Forms to request transfer of credits can be obtained online and submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions. The College of St. Scholastica will consider transfer credits from students who: Submit a Graduate Credit Transfer Application form. Submit an official transcript sent directly from the regionally accredited institution. Submit the course syllabus, catalog, or other pertinent descriptive information to determine equivalency of course content. Have earned a course grade of 3.0 or better. Completed the course not more than seven years prior to graduating from the St. Scholastica program. Degree-seeking students planning to enroll in courses at another institution with the intent to transfer the credits to The College of St. Scholastica will need to send a written request and supporting course documentation to the program director prior to enrolling in the course. Written approval will be provided if the course is acceptable for transfer. A complete statement of the St. Scholastica policy is available at CSS Graduate Transfer Credit Policy.

In addition, these students have no world language requirement, and their transfer credits are applied as appropriate to Foundations and Conceptions-designated requirements. Students should consult with their admissions counselors and advisors to get a personalized understanding of their transfer credits.

In addition, these students have no world language requirement, and their transfer credits are applied as appropriate to Foundations and Conceptions-designated requirements. Students should consult with their admissions counselors and advisors to get a personalized understanding of their transfer credits.