Policies

Advanced Placement scores of 5, 4 and 3 typically are accepted for undergraduate college credit.

Transfer of Credit Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education under the following conditions: • Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades and quality points. • There is a 7-year limit on transfer credit for natural science, math, and English writing courses and a 5-year limit for computer science courses (applying only to the highest- level course in a sequence). • Transfer credit will not be accepted for RES 201, Foundations in Social Justice, which is required for all Maria College academic programs. Foreign School Transfer Credit Evaluation Students who have attended a postsecondary institution outside the United States and would like to transfer credit must submit a comprehensive credential evaluation report of their foreign school academic record from the World Education Service (WES), the Global Credential Evaluators, or another current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Once Maria College has received the evaluation report, the College will review the report and grant the appropriate transfer credit.

Proficiency credits are treated as transfer credits and must be for a required course.

The invitation to join the Society is extended to associate degree and bachelor’s degree students enrolled at the College who have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits that could be applied toward an associate degree and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (not including transfer credits, remedial, or non- credit coursework) as well as certificate program students enrolled at the College who have successfully completed a minimum of 6 credits that could be applied toward a certificate program and who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (not including transfer credits, remedial, or non-credit coursework).

Transfer Students Students who have been awarded transfer credit will be evaluated using the increment that is nearest, but does not exceed, the number of transfer credits accepted by the College.

Transfer Credit Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at another accredited institution under the following conditions: • Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades or quality points. • There is a 7 year limit on transfer credit for natural science, math and English writing courses and a 5 year limit for computer science courses (applying only to the highest level course in a sequence). • Transfer credit will not be accepted for RES 201, Foundations of Social Justice, which is required in all Maria College academic programs.

One type of articulation agreement facilitates effective transfer of credit for students wishing to pursue further study at another college or university upon completion of an academic program at Maria College.

Transfer Credit The CMHC program at Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education under the following conditions: • Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades and quality points. No more than 1/3 of the program can be transferred in (up to 21 credits) with the exception of Internship coursework (CSL 593 and CSL 594) which cannot be transferred in. Advisor and program director approval is required for all transfer courses.

A large number of free electives provides the opportunity to transfer credits from another major or to develop an area of specialization.

Registrar Forms You can download and print the following forms: Change of Status Form Course Withdrawal Form Drop Add Form Degree Application Meningitis Vaccination Form MMR Vaccination Form Records Request Form Registration Form Transfer of Credit Policy Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education under the following conditions: Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades and quality points. There is a seven-year limit on transfer credit for natural science courses, and a five-year limit for computer science courses (applying only to the highest-level course in a sequence). Transfer credit will not be accepted for RES 201, Foundations in Social Justice, which is required in all Maria College academic programs.

Course Sequence: Day Division Day Division First Year: First Semester Course Credits BIO 209 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 NUR 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 1 NUR 120 Fundamentals of Nursing 8 PSY 100 General Psychology 3 16 First Year: Second Semester BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENG 111 Composition 3 NUR 130 Care of individuals across the lifespan 8 PSY 200 Developmental Psychology 3 18 Second Year: First Semester BIO 203 Microbiology 4 NUR 240 Care of Clients with Physical and Psychological Needs 8 SOC 101 Introduction to Social Change 3 ENG 211 Critical Inquiry and Writing 3 18 Second Year: Second Semester NUR 250 Care of the Complex Client 8 NUR 260 Transition to Nursing Practice 3 RES 201 Foundations in Social Justice 3 14 Course Sequence: Evening Division Evening Division First Year: First Semester Course Credits BIO 209 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 PSY 100 General Psychology 3 7 First Year: Second Semester BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENG 111 Composition 3 7 First Year: Third Semester RES 201 Foundations in Social Justice 3 PSY 200 Developmental Psychology 3 6 Second Year: First Semester NUR 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 1 NUR 120 Fundamentals of Nursing 8 9 Second Year: Second Semester NUR 130 Care of individuals across the lifespan 8 8 Second Year: Third Semester ENG 211 Critical Inquiry and Writing 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 6 Third Year: First Semester BIO 203 Microbiology 4 NUR 240 Care of Clients with Physical and Psychological Needs 8 12 Third Year: Second Semester NUR 250 Care of the Complex Client 8 NUR 260 Transition to Nursing Practice 3 11 Application Requirements Minimum Grade Point Average: High School Students: 80% Minimum Grade Point Average 80% Biology 80% Chemistry College Transfer Students: 2.5 Minimum Grade Point Average “C” or higher in Biology “C” or higher in Chemistry Prerequisite Coursework: Successful completion of at least 2 college-preparatory Math courses Successful completion of at least 3 science courses, which must include a Biology and a Chemistry course. Qualified LPN applicants may be granted advance placement into the Associate degree in Nursing program in one of three pathways: Successful completion of the Advanced Placement Review Course (NUR 195). Successful candidates will receive transfer credit for the first semester of nursing courses. Successful candidates will receive transfer credit for the first two semesters of nursing courses.

Course Sequence First Term Course Credits BIO 103 Introduction to Human Biology* 4 ENG 111 Composition I 3 7 Second Term PSY 100 General Psychology 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 6 Third Term PNC 101 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing I 6 PSY 200 Developmental Psychology 3 9 Fourth Term PNC 102 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing II 8 8 Fifth Term PNC 103 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing III 8 8 Sixth Term PNC 104 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing IV 8 8 * BIO 209 or BIO 210 may be substituted Application Requirements High School graduate or GED with a minimum GPA: 80 (high school graduates); 2.0 GPA (transfer students) A physical examination, including tuberculosis testing, required immunizations and basic life support (BLS) are required before the student will be allowed to take clinical courses. Successful candidates will receive transfer credit for the first two semesters and enter the second year of the Associate degree program in nursing.

Day Division First Year: First Semester Course Credits BIO 209 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 NUR 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 1 NUR 120 Fundamentals of Nursing 8 PSY 100 General Psychology 3 16 First Year: Second Semester BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENG 111 Composition 3 NUR 130 Care of individuals across the lifespan 8 PSY 200 Developmental Psychology 3 18 Second Year: First Semester BIO 203 Microbiology 4 NUR 240 Care of Clients with Physical and Psychological Needs 8 SOC 101 Introduction to Social Change 3 ENG 211 Critical Inquiry and Writing 3 18 Second Year: Second Semester NUR 250 Care of the Complex Client 8 NUR 260 Transition to Nursing Practice 3 RES 201 Foundations in Social Justice 3 14 Evening Division First Year: First Semester Course Credits BIO 209 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 PSY 100 General Psychology 3 7 First Year: Second Semester BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 ENG 111 Composition 3 7 First Year: Third Semester RES 201 Foundations in Social Justice 3 PSY 200 Developmental Psychology 3 6 Second Year: First Semester NUR 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice 1 NUR 120 Fundamentals of Nursing 8 9 Second Year: Second Semester NUR 130 Care of individuals across the lifespan 8 8 Second Year: Third Semester ENG 211 Critical Inquiry and Writing 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 6 Third Year: First Semester BIO 203 Microbiology 4 NUR 240 Care of Clients with Physical and Psychological Needs 8 12 Third Year: Second Semester NUR 250 Care of the Complex Client 8 NUR 260 Transition to Nursing Practice 3 11 Minimum Grade Point Average: High School Students: 80% Minimum Grade Point Average 80% Biology 80% Chemistry College Transfer Students: 2.5 Minimum Grade Point Average “C” or higher in Biology “C” or higher in Chemistry Prerequisite Coursework: Successful completion of at least 2 college-preparatory Math courses Successful completion of at least 3 science courses, which must include a Biology and a Chemistry course. Successful candidates will receive transfer credit for the first semester of nursing courses. Successful candidates will receive transfer credit for the first two semesters of nursing courses.

First Term Course Credits BIO 103 Introduction to Human Biology* 4 ENG 111 Composition I 3 7 Second Term PSY 100 General Psychology 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 6 Third Term PNC 101 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing I 6 PSY 200 Developmental Psychology 3 9 Fourth Term PNC 102 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing II 8 8 Fifth Term PNC 103 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing III 8 8 Sixth Term PNC 104 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing IV 8 8 * BIO 209 or BIO 210 may be substituted High School graduate or GED with a minimum GPA: 80 (high school graduates); 2.0 GPA (transfer students) A physical examination, including tuberculosis testing, required immunizations and basic life support (BLS) are required before the student will be allowed to take clinical courses. Successful candidates will receive transfer credit for the first two semesters and enter the second year of the Associate degree program in nursing.

The MSOT Admissions Policies does not have provisions for advanced placement, transfer of credits from other graduate programs, or credit for experiential learning Technology Requirements Upon entering the program, applicants will have regular and reliable internet access and a laptop, or other portable device, and be able to utilize the following functions: Brightspace Learning Management System Accessing library databases for purposes of research Video conferencing, chat, web browsing and internet searches Bibliography management software (provided by the College) Microsoft Office Cloud functions Course Sequence First Year: First Semester (Fall) Course Credits OCT 501 Occupational Therapy Domain and Practice 3 OCT 502 Theories and Models of Occupational Therapy Practice 4 OCT 511 Functional Anatomy for Practice 2 OCT 514 Groups, Cultures and Contexts 2 OCT 515 Physiological and Neurological Effects of Occupation 2 13 First Year: Second Semester (Spring) OCT 505 Research I: Professional Writing 2 OCT 506 Pediatric I: Assessment and Intervention 4 OCT 508 Healthcare Systems 2 OCT 512 Conditions Affecting Occupational Performance 3 OCT 513 Functional Anatomy II: Movement Sciences 3 14 First Year: Third Semester (Summer) OCT 503 Psychosocial: Assessment of Occupational Performance 2 OCT 504 Psychosocial: Intervention and Assessment 4 OCT 507 Interventions with Assistive Technologies 2 OCT 509 Research II: Topics in Occupational Therapy Research 4 OCT 610 Adult Physical I: Assessment and Intervention 2 12 Second Year: First Semester (Fall) OCT 516 Pediatric II: Assessment and Intervention 2 OCT 603 Research III: Research Intensive 3 OCT 604 Level 1 Fieldwork 2 OCT 605 OT Practice integration 3 OCT 601 Adult Physical II: Assessment and Intervention 3 13 Second Year: Second Semester (Spring) OCT 607 Level II Fieldwork (1st Rotation) 9 9 Second Year: Third Semester (Summer) OCT 608 Level II Fieldwork (2nd Rotation) 9 9 Program Costs Standard A.4.4.

The MSOT Admissions Policies does not have provisions for advanced placement, transfer of credits from other graduate programs, or credit for experiential learning Upon entering the program, applicants will have regular and reliable internet access and a laptop, or other portable device, and be able to utilize the following functions: Brightspace Learning Management System Accessing library databases for purposes of research Video conferencing, chat, web browsing and internet searches Bibliography management software (provided by the College) Microsoft Office Cloud functions First Year: First Semester (Fall) Course Credits OCT 501 Occupational Therapy Domain and Practice 3 OCT 502 Theories and Models of Occupational Therapy Practice 4 OCT 511 Functional Anatomy for Practice 2 OCT 514 Groups, Cultures and Contexts 2 OCT 515 Physiological and Neurological Effects of Occupation 2 13 First Year: Second Semester (Spring) OCT 505 Research I: Professional Writing 2 OCT 506 Pediatric I: Assessment and Intervention 4 OCT 508 Healthcare Systems 2 OCT 512 Conditions Affecting Occupational Performance 3 OCT 513 Functional Anatomy II: Movement Sciences 3 14 First Year: Third Semester (Summer) OCT 503 Psychosocial: Assessment of Occupational Performance 2 OCT 504 Psychosocial: Intervention and Assessment 4 OCT 507 Interventions with Assistive Technologies 2 OCT 509 Research II: Topics in Occupational Therapy Research 4 OCT 610 Adult Physical I: Assessment and Intervention 2 12 Second Year: First Semester (Fall) OCT 516 Pediatric II: Assessment and Intervention 2 OCT 603 Research III: Research Intensive 3 OCT 604 Level 1 Fieldwork 2 OCT 605 OT Practice integration 3 OCT 601 Adult Physical II: Assessment and Intervention 3 13 Second Year: Second Semester (Spring) OCT 607 Level II Fieldwork (1st Rotation) 9 9 Second Year: Third Semester (Summer) OCT 608 Level II Fieldwork (2nd Rotation) 9 9 Standard A.4.4.

Foreign School Transfer Credit Evaluation Students who have attended a postsecondary institution outside the United States and would like to transfer credit must submit a comprehensive credential evaluation report of their foreign school academic record from the World Education Service (WES), the Global Credential Evaluators, or another current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Once Maria College has received the evaluation report, the College will review the report and grant the appropriate transfer credit. 16

Registrar Forms You can download and print the following forms: Change of Status Form Course Withdrawal Form Drop Add Form Degree Application Meningitis Vaccination Form MMR Vaccination Form Records Request Form Registration Form Transfer of Credit Policy Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education under the following conditions: Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades and quality points. There is a seven-year limit on transfer credit for natural science courses, and a five-year limit for computer science courses (applying only to the highest-level course in a sequence). Transfer credit will not be accepted for RES 201, Foundations in Social Justice, which is required in all Maria College academic programs.

Proficiency credits are treated as transfer credits and must be for a required course.

A large number of free electives provides the opportunity to transfer credits from another major or to develop an area of specialization.

Transfer Credit Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at another accredited institution under the following conditions: Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades or quality points. The transfer course must satisfy a requirement or elective in the student’s academic program. The subject matter content, level and credit hours of the transfer course must be equivalent to that of the Maria College course. Credit will only be transferred for courses with a grade of C or better (applying only to the highest level course in a sequence), unless there is a higher performance standard for specific courses in an academic program. There is a 7 year limit on transfer credit for natural science, math and English writing courses and a 5 year limit for computer science courses (applying only to the highest level course in a sequence). Transfer credit will not be accepted for RES 201, Foundations of Social Justice, which is required in all Maria College academic programs.

Transfer Credit The CMHC program at Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education under the following conditions: Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades and quality points. The transfer course must satisfy a requirement or elective in the student’s academic program. The subject matter content, level and credit hours for the transfer course must be equivalent to that of the Maria College course. Credit will only be transferred for courses with a grade of B or better. No more than 1/3 of the program can be transferred in (up to 21 credits) with the exception of Internship coursework (CSL 593 and CSL 594) which cannot be transferred in. Advisor and program director approval is required for all transfer courses.

Transfer of Credit Maria College will accept transfer credit for courses taken at other accredited institutions of higher education under the following conditions: Courses completed at another institution transfer only as credit and not as letter grades and quality points. The transfer course must satisfy a requirement or elective in the student’s academic program. The subject matter content, level and credit hours for the transfer course must be equivalent to that of the Maria College course. Credit will only be transferred for courses with a grade of C or better, unless there is a higher performance standard for specific courses in an academic program. There is a 7-year limit on transfer credit for natural science, math, and English writing courses and a 5-year limit for computer science courses (applying only to the highest- level course in a sequence). Transfer credit will not be accepted for RES 201, Foundations in Social Justice, which is required for all Maria College academic programs. Students wishing to take a course(s) at another institution for transfer to their academic program at Maria must receive approval from the Registrar’s Office for transfer equivalency in advance of taking the transfer course.

Students who have been awarded transfer credit will be evaluated using the increment that is nearest, but does not exceed, the number of transfer credits accepted by the College.