Policies

Students who take the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations and receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 will be granted college credit.

Students who take the Advanced Placement examinations and receive a score of 3, 4, or 5 will be granted college credit.

Non-degree Students (Visitors) Non-degree graduate students are those students completing course work for professional or personal enrichment or to transfer credit to another institution.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 34 credits of the 55 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. Before admission to the MBA program, an applicant may submit previous graduate work for evaluation as transfer credit. Course work taken at another accredited institution will be considered for transfer credit if the course has been taken within five years of the request for transfer.

Transfer Credits A student may request transfer of up to 6 semester hours of his/her degree program from another accredited graduate school; the Graduate Program Coordinator must approve each course for transfer. Courses which may be considered for possible transfer are: • Program Electives • ED 5210 Nature of Schools in the Education of All Children • ED 5220 Theories, Research and Application of Adolescent Development • ED 5390 Collaboration with Professionals and Parents • ED 5410 Research in Child Development and Theories of Learning • Other as approved by the chair of the Division of Education and/or senior faculty member in the content area Forms for requesting approval of transfer credit are available in the Education Office. A minimum grade of "B" is required for each course accepted for transfer. Transfer credit will be recorded when the student has been accepted for candidacy. No transfer credit will be accepted for the MSEd program in Special Education, without special permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, unless reference is made to Special Education or pupils with disabilities in the title or the catalog course description.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 30-33 credits of the 42-45 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. A student may request transfer of up to 12 semester hours from another accredited graduate school provided each specific course is approved for transfer by the School of Nursing. Students requesting acceptance of transfer credit must submit official transcripts and complete course descriptions for review and approval by the School of Nursing.

Grading System The grading system used in the graduate programs is as follows: Grades Quality Points A, A- 4.0, 3.67 B+, B, B- 3.33; 3.0, 2.67 C+, C, C- 2.33; 2.0, 1.67 D+, D 1.33; 1.0 F 0 I Incomplete Withdrawal during the period of the third week of class and three weeks after the mid- W semester date X Exempted, course requirement has been waived, no credit TR Transfer credit, no grades AW Academic Withdrawal I is used only when a student has met the class attendance requirements of a course and must postpone, for reasons beyond his/her control and satisfactory to the instructor, the completion of certain papers, reports, or other assignments.

Students are usually notified of a decision within six weeks after the following materials are received by Admissions: • A completed application for admission; • The applicant's high school transcript or evidence of successful achievement in the High School Equivalency Examination; • ACT or SAT scores; • $45 application fee, if using a paper application; • Recommendation letter from a teacher or guidance counselor; • Essay may be required. Deposits are refundable if Admissions receives written notice of intention not to attend Mount Saint Mary College on or before May 1. Advanced Placement Credits Students who have completed Advanced Placement work in secondary school may earn advanced standing. College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Once admitted to Mount Saint Mary College, students may receive credit by examination through the CLEP General and Subject Examinations.

International Baccalaureate Credits Students who have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in secondary school may earn advanced standing. Courses submitted with a score of 5, 6, or 7 are eligible for college credit, and credit articulation will be determined by the appropriate academic division. Students must submit a sealed, official transcript from the IBO for transfer credit to be considered.

Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or an Associate of Science (AS) in nursing who enter the nursing program are awarded transfer credit for acceptable liberal arts and science courses. Transferring Credits Credits equivalent to the community college's requirements for the Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) degrees (to a maximum of 66 credits) will be accepted only for courses with grades of C or better. Courses graded with C-, D+, and D may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits for those students who have completed the AA or AS degree prior to matriculating at Mount Saint Mary College. Ninety credits, at most, will be transferred from a four-year college and maximum of 66 credits will be accepted from a two-year institution.

11. Transfer Students Students transferring to Mount Saint Mary College with the Associate of Arts (AA) degree or the Associate of Science (AS) degree in a major taught at the College are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of transfer. For certain programs, students transferring under community college articulation agreements will be allowed to graduate with up to 45 earned credits in their major, as detailed in the articulation agreements. Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in business, who enter the business program, are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of transfer. Credits equivalent to the junior college's requirements for the AA or AS degree (to a maximum of 66 credits) will be accepted only for grades of C or better. D grades may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits. Students may transfer a maximum of 90 acceptable credits from a baccalaureate program and must complete the remaining 30- credit minimum at Mount Saint Mary College, including at least 12 upper level credits in their majors. Students with an AAS in nursing who are in the RN to BS in nursing program are awarded full junior status an guaranteed 60 credits of transfer.

No more than 18 credits in internships and independent studies combined can be used toward the degree. There are three exceptions to this policy: a. Enrollment in lower level course by students with transfer credits, which do not follow the numbering sequence at Mount Saint Mary College, will be evaluated on an individual basis by the appropriate division chair; b. Students enrolled in the accelerated program may request waiver of a prerequisite requirement for a higher-level course due to scheduling difficulties.

Transfer students receive an official evaluation of transfer credit once they have been accepted to the College. With their academic advisor's assistance, these students integrate their previous college experience and transfer credits into their chosen degree program.

d. Evaluating and recording of transfer credits on a student's academic record.

Students, while matriculated at the Mount, may transfer credits and grades (of C or better; this does not include C- grades) toward degree requirements for course work taken at other institutions, provided prior permission for such courses has been granted by chair of the division offering the courses. Students, while matriculated at the Mount , may transfer credits and grades (of C or better; this does not include C- grades) properly evaluated by New York State College Proficiency Examinations or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).

Life experience plus credit by examination may not exceed 45 credits. Prior Learning Assessment Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the evaluation of any learning that did not take place in a traditional college classroom or that was garnered outside of traditional college courses. Students demonstrate the college level learning they have acquired through any of these methods, or a combination of one or more, and are assessed through a portfolio of prior learning experience. In addition, reflecting on prior learning experience and relating it to college level learning is a valuable exercise unto itself; it provides the student with the opportunity to analyze what they have learned. Credit by Examination The New York State College Proficiency Examination Program (NYSCPEP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), other national proficiency examination programs and select teacher-made exams are designed to enable undergraduates to earn college credits. Life experience plus credit by examination may not exceed 45 credits. b. Applicant's credits will be evaluated as transfer credits from other institutions. c. No more than 45 credits may be awarded for credit by examination, only nine of which may be in a student's major area, excepting registered nurses seeking advanced placement and military LPN's enrolled through the AMEDD program. d. Examinations equivalent to lower level division work at Mount Saint Mary College will be counted with the transfer credits of two-year institutions. Generally, a maximum of 60 credits is allowed; however, students completing an associate's degree will be allowed to transfer the number of credits (maximum of 66 credits for courses with C or better grades) required to attain that degree at the two-year institution. If the examinations are equivalent to upper level division work, the credits will be counted in the 90-credit authorization of four-year institutions.

When a student is awarded credit by examination after matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, the grade received will be indicated on the student's transcript and will be included in the cumulative index. d. Teacher-designed tests are not subject to limitations on transfer credits (for example, a student who has already transferred 60 credits may still gain credit by a Challenge Examination).

The college will not accept transfer credits from other institutions to fulfill the student teaching requirement.

This plan may include as many as 9 credits through Prior Learning Assessment toward the major area. This plan may include as many as 9 credits through Prior Learning Assessment toward the major area.

Students may be granted advanced standing after evaluation of college transcripts and satisfactory performance on proficiency examinations in nursing. Applicants should consult the School of Nursing for details of the requirements for advanced standing. Please note that grades of C-, D+, and D will not be accepted for transfer credit for matriculation in the School of Nursing.

Credits and Grades will be transferred in with this Permission Slip and be averaged in with your Current GPA. Have you ever transferred credits to MSMC before (circle one)?

Transfer Students Students transferring to Mount Saint Mary College with the Associate of Arts (AA) degree or the Associate of Science (AS) degree in a major taught at the College are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of transfer. For certain programs, students transferring under community college articulation agreements will be allowed to graduate with up to 45 earned credits in their major, as detailed in the articulation agreements. Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in business, who enter the business program, are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of transfer. D grades may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits. Students may transfer a maximum of 90 acceptable credits from a baccalaureate program and must complete the remaining 30- credit minimum at Mount Saint Mary College, including at least 12 upper level credits in their majors. Students with an AAS in nursing who are in the RN to BS in nursing program are awarded full junior status an guaranteed 60 credits of transfer.

There are three exceptions to this policy: Enrollment in lower level course by students with transfer credits, which do not follow the numbering sequence at Mount Saint Mary College, will be evaluated on an individual basis by the appropriate division chair; Students enrolled in the accelerated program may request waiver of a prerequisite requirement for a higher-level course due to scheduling difficulties.

Students, while matriculated at the Mount, may transfer credits and grades (of C or better; this does not include C- grades) toward degree requirements for course work taken at other institutions, provided prior permission for such courses has been granted by chair of the division offering the courses. Students, while matriculated at the Mount , may transfer credits and grades (of C or better; this does not include C- grades) properly evaluated by New York State College Proficiency Examinations or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).

When a student is awarded credit by examination after matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, the grade received will be indicated on the student's transcript and will be included in the cumulative index.

The college will not accept transfer credits from other institutions to fulfill the student teaching requirement.

Students on Academic Warning will not be allowed to transfer credits to the Mount to a total of greater than 13 total credits for the semester they are on Academic Warning without permission from the Academic Standards Committee. Students on Academic Warning will not be allowed to transfer credits to the Mount to a total of greater than 13 total credits for the semester they are on Academic Warning without permission from the Academic Standards Committee.

Students on Academic Warning will not be allowed to transfer credits to the Mount to a total of greater than 13 total credits for the semester they are on Academic Warning without permission from the Academic Standards Committee.

Students may be granted advanced standing after evaluation of college transcripts and satisfactory performance on proficiency examinations in nursing. Applicants should consult the School of Nursing for details of the requirements for advanced standing.

Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) work in secondary school may earn advanced standing and transfer credits.

Students who have completed Advanced Placement (AP) work in secondary school may earn advanced standing and transfer credits.

Credit by Examination The New York State College Proficiency Examination Program (NYSCPEP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), other national proficiency examination programs and select teacher-made exams are designed to enable undergraduates to earn college credits. Life experience plus credit by examination may not exceed 45 credits. The CLEP General Examinations and subject examinations selected must be consistent with the College's general curriculum. Students should see their advisors or the Office of the Registrar for additional information. Students are responsible for any costs associated with these examinations. Applicant's credits will be evaluated as transfer credits from other institutions. No more than 45 credits may be awarded for credit by examination, only nine of which may be in a student's major area, excepting registered nurses seeking advanced placement and military LPN's enrolled through the AMEDD program. Registered nurses matriculating in the nursing program may earn up to 24 credits in nursing by examination. Examinations equivalent to lower-level division work at Mount Saint Mary College will be counted with the transfer credits of two-year institutions. Generally, a maximum of 60 credits is allowed; however, students completing an associate's degree will be allowed to transfer the number of credits (maximum of 66 credits for courses with C or better grades) required to attain that degree at the two-year institution. If the examinations are equivalent to upper-level division work, the credits will be counted in the 90-credit authorization of four-year institutions. Credits granted by examination will be indicated on the student's transcript and will not be granted in a subject area below the level of work for which course credit has been previously awarded. When a student is awarded credit by examination after matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, the grade received will be indicated on the student's transcript and will be included in the cumulative index. Mount Saint Mary College Challenge Examinations provide a way for students to meet certain requirements of the College: A Challenge Examination may be taken for waiver of a course without getting credit for a course (for example, to satisfy a prerequisite). The examination may be taken to receive full credit for the course. The fees associated with these examinations may be found under Tuition and Fees in this catalog. Teacher-designed Challenge Examinations may be given for any course that contributes to the major at the discretion of the division for that major. Divisions are not required to provide Challenge Examinations but may do so for all, some or none of their courses, as appropriate to their requirements and Academic Standards. Teacher-designed Challenge Examinations for general education courses are approved only for those courses for which there does not already exist a nationally recognized assessment examination such as CLEP. Teacher-designed tests are not subject to limitations on transfer credits (for example, a student who has already transferred 60 credits may still gain credit by a Challenge Examination). No more than 6 credits can be granted by Mount Saint Mary College Credit Examinations. These credits do not count toward the 30-credit residency requirement for a degree from the College. There is no limit on the number of courses a student may waive via Challenge Examinations. Challenge examinations can be taken just one time for any given course. A grade corresponding to a C is the minimum requirement to pass a Challenge Examination. However, only the Pass grade will be awarded. Students should be aware that other institutions may not accept credits earned by Challenge Examinations for transfer.

Credit by Examination The New York State College Proficiency Examination Program (NYSCPEP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), other national proficiency examination programs and select teacher-made exams are designed to enable undergraduates to earn college credits. Life experience plus credit by examination may not exceed 45 credits. Mount Saint Mary College requires that: The CLEP General Examinations and subject examinations selected must be consistent with the College's general curriculum. Students should see their advisors or the Office of the Registrar for additional information. Students are responsible for any costs associated with these examinations. Applicant's credits will be evaluated as transfer credits from other institutions. No more than 45 credits may be awarded for credit by examination, only nine of which may be in a student's major area, excepting registered nurses seeking advanced placement and military LPN's enrolled through the AMEDD program. Registered nurses matriculating in the nursing program may earn up to 24 credits in nursing by examination. Examinations equivalent to lower level division work at Mount Saint Mary College will be counted with the transfer credits of two-year institutions. Generally, a maximum of 60 credits is allowed; however, students completing an associate's degree will be allowed to transfer the number of credits (maximum of 66 credits for courses with C or better grades) required to attain that degree at the two-year institution. If the examinations are equivalent to upper level division work, the credits will be counted in the 90-credit authorization of four-year institutions.

Credit by Examination The New York State College Proficiency Examination Program (NYSCPEP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), other national proficiency examination programs and select teacher-made exams are designed to enable undergraduates to earn college credits. Life experience plus credit by examination may not exceed 45 credits. The CLEP General Examinations and subject examinations selected must be consistent with the College's general curriculum. Students should see their advisors or the Office of the Registrar for additional information. Students are responsible for any costs associated with these examinations. Applicant's credits will be evaluated as transfer credits from other institutions. No more than 45 credits may be awarded for credit by examination, only nine of which may be in a student's major area, excepting registered nurses seeking advanced placement and military LPN's enrolled through the AMEDD program. Registered nurses matriculating in the nursing program may earn up to 24 credits in nursing by examination. Examinations equivalent to lower-level division work at Mount Saint Mary College will be counted with the transfer credits of two-year institutions. Generally, a maximum of 60 credits is allowed; however, students completing an associate's degree will be allowed to transfer the number of credits (maximum of 66 credits for courses with C or better grades) required to attain that degree at the two-year institution. If the examinations are equivalent to upper-level division work, the credits will be counted in the 90-credit authorization of four-year institutions. Credits granted by examination will be indicated on the student's transcript and will not be granted in a subject area below the level of work for which course credit has been previously awarded. When a student is awarded credit by examination after matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, the grade received will be indicated on the student's transcript and will be included in the cumulative index. Mount Saint Mary College Challenge Examinations provide a way for students to meet certain requirements of the College: A Challenge Examination may be taken for waiver of a course without getting credit for a course (for example, to satisfy a prerequisite). The examination may be taken to receive full credit for the course. The fees associated with these examinations may be found under Tuition and Fees in this catalog. Teacher-designed Challenge Examinations may be given for any course that contributes to the major at the discretion of the division for that major. Divisions are not required to provide Challenge Examinations but may do so for all, some or none of their courses, as appropriate to their requirements and Academic Standards. Teacher-designed Challenge Examinations for general education courses are approved only for those courses for which there does not already exist a nationally recognized assessment examination such as CLEP. Teacher-designed tests are not subject to limitations on transfer credits (for example, a student who has already transferred 60 credits may still gain credit by a Challenge Examination). No more than 6 credits can be granted by Mount Saint Mary College Credit Examinations. These credits do not count toward the 30-credit residency requirement for a degree from the College. There is no limit on the number of courses a student may waive via Challenge Examinations. Challenge examinations can be taken just one time for any given course. A grade corresponding to a C is the minimum requirement to pass a Challenge Examination. However, only the Pass grade will be awarded. Students should be aware that other institutions may not accept credits earned by Challenge Examinations for transfer.

Attempted college level work encompasses ALL transfer credits, including College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) credits, Advanced Placement (AP) credits, International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, dual enrollment credits, and all credits earned at MSMC.

Campus Resources Academic Programs Courses Catalog Links Catalog Home Site Map All Catalogs Print this page /Institutions/Mount-Saint-Mary-College/json/catalogs.json EE316BCC-D76C-420A-96D9-2F00DC6EC809 Tuition and Fees 2019-2020 Tuition, Fees, Room and Board UNDERGRADUATE TRADITIONAL PART-TIME & FULL-TIME STUDENTS (Freshmen & Transfers) COST Flat Rate between 12 and 16 Credits $15,774 per semester $31,548 annually Less Than 12 Credits or Greater Than 16 Credits $1,052 per credit Summer Courses (Traditional Matriculated) $700 per credit UNDERGRADUATE NON-TRADITIONAL PART-TIME & FULL-TIME STUDENTS COST Accelerated Courses (Partnership Discounts) $700 per credit West Point/Stewart Reduced Rate & Online Courses $250 per credit Military On-Campus $575 per credit UNDERGRADUATE TRADITIONAL/NON-TRADITIONAL FEES COST Full-Time General Fee (Traditional) $612 per semester Part-Time General Fee (Traditional/Non-Traditional) $90 per semester New Student Fee $253 first semester only Laundry Fee (Resident) $39 per semester Returned Check Fee $25 Late Payment Fee $200 Education Taskstream Fee 1 $65 annually Nursing Clinical Fee 2 $100 per applicable course Nursing Exam Fee 3 $65 per applicable course Nursing Simulation Fee 4 $45 per applicable course UNDERGRADUATE ROOM & BOARD COST Regular Room $4,595 per semester Single Room $5,132 per semester Board $3,337 per semester Regular Room & Board $7,932 per semester Single Room & Board $8,469 per semester Early Move-In Fee $50 per day MILITARY UNDERGRADUATE ROOM COST Room (Includes $500 in Flex Dollars Each Fall and Spring Semester) $875 per month $4,375 per semester $1,750 summer TRANSCRIPTS, UNOFFICIAL Active Students No Charge Inactive Students $3.00 TRANSCRIPTS, OFFICIAL 1st copy mailed home $5.00 5-copies to same address $20.00 10-copies to same address $30.00 PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT / CHALLENGE EXAMINATION FEES Application Fee (non-refundable) $50.00 Evaluation Fee (upon passing) 25% of full course cost NOTES 1 Education Taskstream Fees are applicable to education majors each fall semester, over a period four academic years (freshmen through senior).

This plan may include as many as nine (9) credits through Prior Learning Assessment toward the major.

This plan may include as many as nine (9) credits through Prior Learning Assessment toward the major.

This plan may include as many as 9 credits through Prior Learning Assessment toward the major area.

Students who have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in secondary school may earn advanced standing. Courses submitted with a score of 5, 6, or 7 are eligible for college credit, and credit articulation will be determined by the appropriate academic division. Students must submit a sealed, official transcript from the IBO for transfer credit to be considered.

Students who have completed International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in secondary school may earn advanced standing. Students must submit a sealed, official transcript from the IBO for transfer credit to be considered.

Competency Expectations Admission Requirements Transfer Credits Waiver Policy for Credits

Admission Requirements Application Procedures Transfer Credits Eligibility of Mount Undergraduates for Graduate Work State Education Department Requirements Fieldwork Student Teaching for Non-Certified Students New York State Teacher Certification Examinations

Mount Saint Mary College offers four MSN programs: Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Family Health Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Nursing Education Post-Master's certificates are offered in the following: Adult-Gerontology Family Health Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Education Admission Requirements Application Procedures Transfer Credits

Non-degree graduate students are those students completing course work for professional or personal enrichment or to transfer credit to another institution.

Non-degree graduate students are those students completing course work for professional or personal enrichment or to transfer credit to another institution.

Please note that grades of C-, D+, and D will not be accepted for transfer credit for matriculation in the School of Nursing.

Teacher-designed tests are not subject to limitations on transfer credits (for example, a student who has already transferred 60 credits may still gain credit by a Challenge Examination).

Students, while matriculated at the Mount, may transfer credits and grades of C or better; toward degree requirements for course work taken at other institutions. Credits and grades will be transferred with the approved Permission to Enroll Form and be averaged in with your Current GPA. Students may delete transfer credits in order to bring in additional credits of transfer coursework. The Deletion of Transfer Credits Request form must be submitted prior to transferring additional credits. Transferred courses that have been substituted for current degree requirements will not be eligible for deletion. Once a course is deleted for transfer, the change is PERMANENT . It will not be eligible for transfer credit at a later date.

Students, while matriculated at the Mount, may transfer credits and grades of C or better; toward degree requirements for course work taken at other institutions. Credits and grades will be transferred with the approved Permission to Enroll Form and be averaged in with your Current GPA. Students may delete transfer credits in order to bring in additional credits of transfer coursework. The Deletion of Transfer Credits Request form must be submitted prior to transferring additional credits. Transferred courses that have been substituted for current degree requirements will not be eligible for deletion. It will not be eligible for transfer credit at a later date.

There are three exceptions to this policy: Enrollment in lower level course by students with transfer credits, which do not follow the numbering sequence at Mount Saint Mary College, will be evaluated on an individual basis by the appropriate division chair; Students enrolled in the accelerated program may request waiver of a prerequisite requirement for a higher-level course due to scheduling difficulties.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the evaluation of any learning that did not take place in a traditional college classroom or that was garnered outside of traditional college courses. This can include, but is not limited to, on the job training, community service, voluntary service, independent study or hobbies, professional development courses, and training at conference seminars or workshops. Students demonstrate the college level learning they have acquired through any of these methods, or a combination of one or more, and are assessed through a portfolio of prior learning experience. In addition, reflecting on prior learning experience and relating it to college level learning is a valuable exercise unto itself; it provides the student with the opportunity to analyze what they have learned. PLA goes hand in hand with the non-traditional format. The student can identify potential learning experiences and use that learning where it would fit best: to fulfill requirements within their major, or as liberal arts electives. Credits are granted by the institution to students who can prove the level of knowledge they have acquired outside of academia over an extended period of time. In addition, credits are granted not based upon the experience itself, but the level of learning and knowledge obtained through the experience, which is presented through a well-crafted portfolio.

Prior Learning Assessment Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the evaluation of any learning that did not take place in a traditional college classroom or that was garnered outside of traditional college courses. This can include, but is not limited to, on the job training, community service, voluntary service, independent study or hobbies, professional development courses, and training at conference seminars or workshops. Students demonstrate the college level learning they have acquired through any of these methods, or a combination of one or more, and are assessed through a portfolio of prior learning experience. In addition, reflecting on prior learning experience and relating it to college level learning is a valuable exercise unto itself; it provides the student with the opportunity to analyze what they have learned. PLA goes hand in hand with the non-traditional format of the Adult Degree Completion Program. The student can identify potential learning experiences and use that learning where it would fit best: to fulfill requirements within their major, or as liberal arts electives. Credits are granted by the institution to students who can prove the level of knowledge they have acquired outside of academia over an extended period of time. In addition, credits are granted not based upon the experience itself, but the level of learning and knowledge obtained through the experience, which is presented through a well-crafted portfolio.

Prior Learning Assessment Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is the evaluation of any learning that did not take place in a traditional college classroom or that was garnered outside of traditional college courses. This can include, but is not limited to, on the job training, community service, voluntary service, independent study or hobbies, professional development courses, and training at conference seminars or workshops. Students demonstrate the college level learning they have acquired through any of these methods, or a combination of one or more, and are assessed through a portfolio of prior learning experience. In addition, reflecting on prior learning experience and relating it to college level learning is a valuable exercise unto itself; it provides the student with the opportunity to analyze what they have learned. PLA goes hand in hand with the non-traditional format. The student can identify potential learning experiences and use that learning where it would fit best: to fulfill requirements within their major, or as liberal arts electives. Credits are granted by the institution to students who can prove the level of knowledge they have acquired outside of academia over an extended period of time. In addition, credits are granted not based upon the experience itself, but the level of learning and knowledge obtained through the experience, which is presented through a well-crafted portfolio.

Waivers are permitted ONLY for the first semester of MSMC enrollment for transfer students. The college will not accept transfer credits from other institutions to fulfill the student teaching requirement.

Waivers are permitted ONLY for the first semester of MSMC enrollment for transfer students. The college will not accept transfer credits from other institutions to fulfill the student teaching requirement.

Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing who enter the nursing program are awarded transfer credit for acceptable liberal arts and science courses.

Attempted college level work encompasses ALL transfer credits, including College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) credits, Advanced Placement (AP) credits, International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, dual enrollment credits, and all credits earned at MSMC.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 34 credits of the 55 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. Before admission to the MBA program, an applicant may submit previous graduate work for evaluation as transfer credit. Course work taken at another accredited institution will be considered for transfer credit if the course has been taken within five years of the request for transfer. The course content must be comparable to a course in the program and completed with a grade of 3.0 or better. Course equivalence will be determined by the Office of the Registrar, in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and appropriate other faculty in the field.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 30-33 credits of the 42-47 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. A student may request transfer of up to 12 semester hours from another accredited graduate school provided each specific course is approved for transfer by the School of Nursing. The course content must be comparable to a required course in the MSN curriculum, must have been taken within five years of matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, and must have been completed with a grade of B or better. Students requesting acceptance of transfer credit must submit official transcripts and complete course descriptions for review and approval by the School of Nursing.

Transfer Credits A student may request transfer of up to six (6) semester hours of his/her degree program from another accredited graduate school; the Graduate Program Coordinator must approve each course for transfer. Forms for requesting approval of transfer credit are available in the Education Office. A minimum grade of "B" is required for each course accepted for transfer. Courses must have been taken within five years of matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, unless otherwise approved by the Graduate Program Coordinator under special circumstances. Transfer credit will be recorded when the student has been accepted for admission. No transfer credit will be accepted for the MSEd program in Special Education, without special permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, unless reference is made to Special Education or pupils with disabilities in the title or the catalog course description.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 34 credits of the 55 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. Before admission to the MBA program, an applicant may submit previous graduate work for evaluation as transfer credit. Course work taken at another accredited institution will be considered for transfer credit if the course has been taken within five years of the request for transfer. The course content must be comparable to a course in the program and completed with a grade of 3.0 or better. Course equivalence will be determined by the Office of the Registrar.

Transfer Credits A student may request transfer of up to 6 semester hours of his/her degree program from another accredited graduate school; the Graduate Program Coordinator must approve each course for transfer. Courses which may be considered for possible transfer are: Program Electives ED 5210 Nature of Schools in the Education of All Children ED 5220 Theories, Research and Application of Adolescent Development ED 5390 Collaboration with Professionals and Parents ED 5410 Research in Child Development and Theories of Learning Other as approved by the chair of the Division of Education and/or senior faculty member in the content area Forms for requesting approval of transfer credit are available in the Education Office. A minimum grade of "B" is required for each course accepted for transfer. Courses must have been taken within five years of matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, unless otherwise approved by the Graduate Program Coordinator under special circumstances. Transfer credit will be recorded when the student has been accepted for candidacy. No transfer credit will be accepted for the MSEd program in Special Education, without special permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, unless reference is made to Special Education or pupils with disabilities in the title or the catalog course description.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 34 credits of the 55 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. Before admission to the MBA program, an applicant may submit previous graduate work for evaluation as transfer credit. Course work taken at another accredited institution will be considered for transfer credit if the course has been taken within five years of the request for transfer. The course content must be comparable to a course in the program and completed with a grade of 3.0 or better. Course equivalence will be determined by the Office of the Registrar, in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and appropriate other faculty in the field.

Transfer Credits A minimum of 30-33 credits of the 42-47 required must be taken at Mount Saint Mary College. A student may request transfer of up to 12 semester hours from another accredited graduate school provided each specific course is approved for transfer by the School of Nursing. The course content must be comparable to a required course in the MSN curriculum, must have been taken within five years of matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, and must have been completed with a grade of B or better. Students requesting acceptance of transfer credit must submit official transcripts and complete course descriptions for review and approval by the School of Nursing.

Transfer Credits A student may request transfer of up to six (6) semester hours of his/her degree program from another accredited graduate school; the Graduate Program Coordinator must approve each course for transfer. Forms for requesting approval of transfer credit are available in the Education Office. A minimum grade of "B" is required for each course accepted for transfer. Courses must have been taken within five years of matriculation at Mount Saint Mary College, unless otherwise approved by the Graduate Program Coordinator under special circumstances. Transfer credit will be recorded when the student has been accepted for admission. No transfer credit will be accepted for the MSEd program in Special Education, without special permission of the Graduate Program Coordinator, unless reference is made to Special Education or pupils with disabilities in the title or the catalog course description.

Students transferring to Mount Saint Mary College with the Associate of Arts (AA) degree or the Associate of Science (AS) degree in a major taught at the College are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of college coursework will transfer. For certain programs, students transferring under community college articulation agreements will be allowed to graduate with up to 45 earned credits in their major, as detailed in the articulation agreements. Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in business, who enter the business program, are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of college coursework will transfer. Credits equivalent to the junior college's requirements for the AA or AS degree (to a maximum of 66 credits) will be accepted only for grades of C or better. D grades may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits. Students may transfer a maximum of ninety (90) acceptable credits from a baccalaureate program and must complete the remaining thirty (30) credit minimum at Mount Saint Mary College, including at least twelve (12) upper-level credits in their majors. Students with an AS or AAS in nursing who are in the RN to BS in nursing program are awarded full junior status and guaranteed up to seventy-seven (77) credits of transfer coursework.

Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or an Associate of Science (AS) in nursing who enter the nursing program are awarded transfer credit for acceptable liberal arts and science courses.

Students transferring to Mount Saint Mary College with the Associate of Arts (AA) degree or the Associate of Science (AS) degree in a major taught at the College are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of college coursework will transfer. For certain programs, students transferring under community college articulation agreements will be allowed to graduate with up to 45 earned credits in their major, as detailed in the articulation agreements. Students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in business, who enter the business program, are awarded full junior status and guaranteed 60 credits of college coursework will transfer. D grades may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits. Students may transfer a maximum of ninety (90) acceptable credits from a baccalaureate program and must complete the remaining thirty (30) credit minimum at Mount Saint Mary College, including at least twelve (12) upper-level credits in their majors. Students with an AS or AAS in nursing who are in the RN to BS in nursing program are awarded full junior status and guaranteed up to seventy-seven (77) credits of transfer coursework.

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Courses graded with C-, D+, and D may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits for those students who have completed the AA or AS degree prior to matriculating at Mount Saint Mary College. Ninety credits, at most, will be transferred from a four-year college and maximum of 66 credits will be accepted from a two-year institution.

Courses graded with C-, D+, and D may be used to bring the transfer credits to the guaranteed minimum level of 60 credits for those students who have completed the AA or AS degree prior to matriculating at Mount Saint Mary College. Ninety (90) credits, at most, will be transferred from a four-year college and maximum of sixty-six (66) credits, and up to seventy-seven (77) credits for RN to BSN students, will be accepted from a two-year institution.